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Catoosa Today
By the People, for the People
Catoosa City Council Delays Vote on Unified Development Code
Council cites need for more information before making final decision on 450-page document.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Catoosa City Council voted to table its final decision on a proposed unified development code (UDC) until March 12, citing the need for more time to get questions answered about provisions in the 450-page document. The UDC aims to combine all regulatory documents into a single code, create clearer guidelines and procedures, and provide more flexibility in property use, but has faced some skepticism from residents over confusing language.
Why it matters
The UDC represents a major overhaul of how Catoosa manages development, shifting to a form-based code that prioritizes walkability and density over sprawling parking lots. The council's decision to delay the vote signals they want to ensure they fully understand the implications before approving such a significant policy change.
The details
Catoosa's Director of Community Development, Jody King, pitched the UDC to the council as a way to combine regulatory documents, create clearer guidelines, and provide more flexibility. However, some residents have expressed skepticism, citing concerns over confusing language in the 450-page document. During public comment, Planning Commission Vice Chair Fred Pitezel said he regretted motioning for approval and believed more time was needed to make adjustments. Another resident argued the UDC was simply a "cut and paste" of plans from elsewhere, not tailored to Catoosa.
- The Catoosa City Council voted to table the final decision on the UDC during its March 3, 2026 meeting.
- The council will reconsider the UDC at its next meeting on March 12, 2026.
The players
Jody King
Catoosa's Director of Community Development, who pitched the UDC to the council.
Fred Pitezel
Catoosa Planning Commission Vice Chair, who expressed regret over motioning for approval of the UDC and called for more time to make adjustments.
What they’re saying
“After further study I really believe we need more time to make some adjustments to it.”
— Fred Pitezel, Planning Commission Vice Chair
“This comprehensive plan and UDC you have before you is just a cut and paste of plans from all over America and the world. It's not about Catoosa.”
— Unnamed Resident
What’s next
The Catoosa City Council will reconsider the UDC and make a final decision at its next meeting on March 12, 2026.
The takeaway
Catoosa's proposed shift to a unified development code represents a significant policy change that aims to promote more walkable, dense development. However, the council's decision to delay the vote signals they want to ensure they fully understand the implications before approving such a major overhaul of the city's development regulations.
