The City Council directed staff to proceed with data collection to evaluate whether reintroducing downtown density limits could curb building heights tied to state density-bonus math, asking staff to pursue a consultant-led "step one" and report back without immediately reopening the housing element.

Facing concerns about well water availability, runoff and future lot splits, the Sedgwick County Commission voted 5–0 Feb. 4 to return a proposed rezoning of 25 acres to SF‑20 to the Planning Commission for additional review, asking staff to draft protective-overlay options limiting dwelling density.