NVCOG launches Land Use Technical Advisory Committee; regional POCD moves into drafting phase

NVCOG staff announced the creation of a Land Use Technical Advisory Committee (LUTAC) to provide regular forums for municipal land-use officials to discuss policy topics and to make recommendations to the board. The first LUTAC meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, with staff asking municipalities to confirm appointees.

Staff also summarized findings from a series of focus-group meetings conducted for the regional Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD): 140 participants across five action-principle meetings, with recurring themes such as the need for housing that accommodates diverse needs, protecting environmental assets and mitigating hazards, maintaining transportation and sewer infrastructure, and strengthening downtowns and main streets. Staff said the POCD is entering a drafting phase and is anticipated to be completed in spring 2027.