# Planning and Zoning Commission | September 16, 2026

The Ames Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including a preliminary plat for a residential development on Ontario Road at Shaw Road and the establishment of a downtown social district ordinance. The commission reviewed a proposed subdivision plan involving 26 single-family lots on the east side and 70 units on the west side of Shaw Road, with deviations requested for lot widths and setbacks. Public concerns were raised about traffic impacts, density, rental versus owner-occupied housing, and stormwater management. The commission approved the preliminary plat with conditions. The meeting also focused extensively on a proposed social district ordinance allowing alcohol consumption in designated public spaces downtown during events. Commissioners debated the district boundaries, event frequency, hours of operation, and enforcement mechanisms. After multiple motions, the commission recommended that the city council consider limits on the number, frequency, and duration of events within the social district while approving the proposed district boundaries. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions could influence future city event management and development projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning and Zoning Commission | September 16, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AykIB-A_MkY) - AmesTelevision