Pardubice is expected to approve a new zoning plan around late 2025 or early 2026, according to René Živný (Žijeme Pardubice), the city’s deputy mayor. Živný, who has overseen the zoning plan process since 2022, expressed regret over the prolonged timeline for finalizing the master plan. “It’s unfortunate that it has taken so long to prepare the master plan. However, I won’t present the zoning plan to the deputies without prior groundwork. Recently, we had a presentation to review the progress,” said Živný. The updated zoning plan will serve as a key document guiding land development in Pardubice for years to come. It is the primary reference for determining the permitted uses of specific land parcels. Throughout the preparation process, councillors have been kept informed via briefing notes. Before the plan’s official release, Živný intends to meet with political club representatives to further brief them, aiming to minimize extensive debate during the council’s review. “This way, we can avoid prolonged discussions at the council,” he noted. A second public hearing on the master plan is scheduled before the summer holidays. The first hearing generated hundreds of comments, which Živný said require careful consideration. “We are working diligently to address the comments so that we are well-prepared for the second hearing. We plan to present the zoning plan to councillors at the turn of 2025 and 2026,” he said. Živný anticipates that once the new zoning plan is adopted, there will likely be immediate requests for amendments, as has occurred in the past. The current plan, in place since 2001, has undergone more than 20 amendments, some of which involved lengthy discussions. “I expect numerous requests for changes to the new plan as well,” he added. Source: CTK