HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 Draft UDC Changes Proposed UDC Text Amendments
UDC Section Topic Reason for Change Proposed Change
11-1-5B Measurements Add a new language on how to 8.A fence shall be measured from the lowest grade at the base of the fence unless
measure the height of a fence. otherwise stated in UDC 11-3A-7.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition of multifamily Dwelling, multi or multifamily. A structure, or portion thereof, that contains three (3)
to add "multi" for more or more primary dwelling units or apartments,where all such units are located on
consistency with Title 8. the same property. For the purposes of this title, a multifamily dwelling shall be
deemed multifamily development.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition of a secondary Dwelling, accessorv:A habitable dwelling unit, either attached or detached
dwelling to "accessory" and from but established in conjunctionwith on the same property and subordinate to a
clarify intent. single rimar dwelling unit, nstF e*^a ^ _a fe-un -atio , -aAa PAAAPC#qQd t-0-
municipal services.
The term shall include guesthouse, granny flat, tiny house, in-
law unit accessory dwelling unit ADU carriage house, secondary dwelling.
garage apartment and caretaker unit.
11-1A-1 Definitions Add a new definition of dwelling, Dwelling, rimar . A habitable dwelling unit providing independent living facilities
primary. for one 1 "family" as herein defined including provisions for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking, and sanitation.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition for consistency Dwelling, single-family attached. A structure containing two (2) primary dwelling
amongst all dwelling types. units attached by a common wall or walls, where each dwelling unit is located on a
separate property.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition for consistency Dwelling, single-family detached. A detached structure that accommodates a single
amongst all dwelling types. primary dwelling.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition for consistency Dwelling, townhouse. A structure containing three (3) or more primary dwelling
amongst all dwelling types. units attached by common walls where each dwelling unit is located on a separate
property.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify definition for consistency Dwelling, twe fiami4,duplex. A structure containing two (2) primary dwelling units
amongst all dwelling types. attached by a common wall, where both dwelling units are located on the same
property.
11-1A-1 Definitions Modify the definition of a fence. Fence. An enclosureLoF barrier,wall,trellis, or other design element peen-st-pup*^a ^f
wood, masonry, stone,wir-e, metal or- other-manufactuFed materials used to enclose,
screen, designate, adorn or separate an outdoor areas.Wallsla ticeweFi, and
scireen aire considered fences.
11-1A-1 Definitions Add a new definition of a Sidewalk. A facility or easement reserved or intended for use by pedestrians,
sidewalk. whether such facility is publicly or privately owned which is adjacent to or within a
public right of way or a private street.
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Table 11-2A-4 Dimensional Clarify the requirements of the
standards for the interior side setback in the R-2
R-2 district district. R-2 Standard Requirement
Rear setback(in feet) 15
Interior side setback 3(in feet) 7.5 fstety
Notes:
'Measured from back of sidewalk or property line where there is no adjacent sidewalk.A reduction of the
collector street setback shall be granted for homes that front on a collector street when on-street and required
off-street parking is provided and garage access is from an alley,common drive or local street.The required
twenty-foot landscape buffer easement shall be measured from back of curb and the dwelling setback shall not
be less than ten(10)feet from the back of sidewalk along the collector.See Section 11-1A-2,figure 4 of this
article.
2 A reduction to the width of the buffer may be requested as set forth in subsection 11-313-7.C.1.c of this title.
3 An additional setback of 7.5 feet per story is required for multi-story buildings.This requirement does not
a12121y to basements.
11-3A-7 Fences Repeal and replace the fence See separate exhibit
code.
11-3A-17D Sidewalks and Provision to allow a waiver to D. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the public street, except for the
pathways sidewalk requirement if it following:
doesn't serve a public purpose
due to impracticality. 1. Where the average width of lots, as measured at the street frontage line or at
the building setback line, is over one hundred fifty (150) feet; sidewalks on only
one (1) side of the street may be allowed. Sidewalks shall not be required .,long
pFivateStFeetsin Fe-sidential developments _As set forth rrn-^ct ele F, "pFivac e
street FequiFements", of this chapter
2. The City Council may modify this standard, upon recommendation from the
transportation authority,when strict adherence is not practical.
11-3F Private streets Modify this section of code to See separate exhibit
allow private streets to be used
for single-family and townhome
developments that may not be a
gated or mew development.
11-4-3-11 Drive-through The City is seeing an increased A.A drive-through establishment shall be deemed an accessory use where the
Establishments number of requests for drive- drive-through facility (including stacking lanes, speaker and/or order area, pick up
throughs. The goal is to have windows, and exit lanes) i-scomplies with the following, otherwise a conditional use
better-defined standards to
eliminate the need for requiring permit is re uired:
a conditional use permit. 1. Not withinFarther than three hundred 300 feet 300' of another drive
thFo„g f eility, a residential district, use, or dwelling,or an existing r sid-enee 0
2. Not the conversion of a tier 1 drive-through to another tiered drive-through:
or epa-r-.,tea by any ar-teri.,ll street fFem any other- arivee-thr,,,,g facj it.,
lFer-Ad EhstFiet eFexistingFesidence; eF
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3. Not within the 0-T zoning district, otheFwise ^ conditional use per-mk
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4. Not designed in accord with subsection D below.
B.All establishments providing drive-through service shall identify the stacking
anefs)., menu and speaker locationjs) (if applicable), and window location Us on
he site plan submitted with certificate of zoning compliance and/or toe
conditional use permit. Speakers are prohibited in the 0-T zoning district.
C. Types of Drive-throu hs.
1. Tier 1.A drive-through associated with a financial institution, automated teller
machine (ATM), pharmacy, or laundromat.
2. Tier 2.A drive-through associated with a food and beverage service with one
(1) stacking lane and may include options for online and mobile ordering.
3. Tier 3.A drive-through associated with a food and beverage service with at
least two (2) stacking lanes, and may include options for online and mobile
ordering.
D.AFor all drive-throughs. a site plan shall be submitted that demonstrates safe
pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation on the site and between adjacent
properties.At a minimum the plan shall demonstrate compliance with the
following standards:
1. Stacking lanes shall have sufficient capacity to prevent obstruction of
driveways, drive aisles, and the public right-of-way by patrons.
2. The stacking lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation lanes needed for
access and parking, except stacking lanes may provide access to designated
employee parking.
3. The stacking lane shall not be located within twentye feet (-120')4e4 of any
residential district, use, or dwell inge*isti*ffesidenee.
4.Any stacking lane greater than one hundred feet (100') feetin length shall
provide for an escape lane. Each drive-through lane and designated escape lane
shall have a minimum width of ten feet (10').
5. The site s) dshall be designed so that the drive-through is visible from a
public street, or other readily accessible public space, for surveillance purposes.
6. The minimum stacking lane capacity shall be six (6) vehicles per lane for tier 2
or tier 3. and two (2) vehicles per lane for tier 1.
7.All drive-throughs shall submit a queuing exhibit demonstrating vehicle
stacking per the lane capacity standards in subsection (D)(6). Each vehicle space
within the stacking lane shall be based on a vehicle length of twenty feet (20').
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11-4-3-12 Dwelling, Modify the specific use standards 11-4-3-12. - Dwelling, second accessory.
secondary for secondary dwelling and
rename for consistency with The following standards shall a12121y to the owner of any propertywhere an
other codes accessory dwelling unit is built laced or maintained:
A. PeirmittedLimit one. The property owner shall build, place, or maintain no more
than Bone (1) seeondyaccessory dwelling unit is po,.mitted ^P th-e came.�er
rty4a-eonfu;,, , eti1,,, . ith and ,a,,. Fly subordinate to a single f-„ti,;ly dNye4i*9
B.Accessory to primary dwelling.Accessory dwelling units shall be located only on
the same property as in conjunction with and clearly subordinate to a primary
dwelling.
C. Permit required. The property owner shall obtain city permitting a1212roval for an
accessory dwelling unit 12rior to building, placing, or maintaining an accessory
dwelling unit on any property.
D. Owner occupancy. To eFeate and r, n+.,;n a seeendaFy dwelling u4+it +The
property owner shall reside on the property for more than six (6) months
twelve month each calendar year in which the accessory dwelling unit is
occupied. The a ,Bean,for a SeeendaFy,dwelling unit shall th t o;+l,o,-
the single g or the seeondaFy unit is oc-eupied by the owner- of the
Owner occupancy i-sshall be demonstrated by title records, vehicle
registration,voter registration or other similar means. Seeondar-yAccessory
dwelling units shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from
the single fa,Y 4y primary dwelling .
E. Maximum size. Seeon4ffyAccessory dwelling units shall be limited to a
maximum of nine hundred (900) square feet or no more than fifty (50) percent of
the primary dwelling,whichever is less, and no more than two (2) bedrooms
constructed in accord with the adopted residential building code.
F. Location. The seeend--yaccessory dwelling unit may be located within or
attached to the primary dwelling; a detached structure; or aboveLo-r-beside, or
within a detached structure, suchas a g rage. Detached second--yaccessory
dwelling units shall be located to the side or rear of a primary dwelling.
G. Parking. Required parking for the property shall be as set forth in Section 11-
3C-6, Table 11-3C-6 of this Title for single-family dwellings, as determined by the
total number of bedrooms on the property. The conversion of a covered parking
area (garage/carport) into an secondary accessory dwelling unit is not allowed
unless the required parking can be provided elsewhere on site.
H. Separate eE-ntrance. Both the primary dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling
unit shall each have at least one 1 exterior egress door: no openings are allowed
between dwelling units. n„l.,„ o ( ) ent,.aneee a,,,,,.„f ee;*heF the single family
dwelling or-the second g unit shall be located facing any one (1) stFeet.
I. Design. The second--yaccessory dwelling unit shall be generally consistent in
design with the-single f ...il y primary dwelling, including roof pitch, siding, color,
materials, and window treatments.
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11-4-3-12 141. DrnhibitionsProhibited dwelling units. Manufactured andmobile homes 1
continued FeeFea#&nOnlya building constructed on a foundation shall be used as an
accessory dwelling unit.vVehicles and tents shall be prohibited for use as
accessory dwelling units.
K. Number of occupants. The total number of occupants in both the single fam4y-
primary dwelling and the second—ar-yaccessory dwelling shall not exceed the
maximum number established for a "family", as defined in Chapter 1,Article A,
"definitions", of this Title.
L. Utilities. The property owner shall be responsible for connecting an accessory
dwellina unit to municipal water and sewer services electricity, and for obtaining-
solid waste collection services.
M.Address required.An accessory dwelling unit shall have its own separate
address from the primary residence. The property owner shall be responsible for
obtaining an address for an accessory dwelling unit.
11-4-3-18 Flex space Request to change the ratio of 11-4-3-18 - Flex space
office to warehouse space in the
specific use standards based on A. Office and/or retail showroom areas shall comprise a minimum of thirty (30)
zoning. percent of the structure and/or tenant space in the C-C District, twenty-five (25)
percent in the C-G and WE Districts, and twenty (20) percent in the I-L and I-H
Districts.
B. Light industry and warehousing shall not comprise more than seventy (70)
percent of the tenant space in the C-C District, seventy-five (75) percent in the C-G
and WE Districts, and eighty (80) percent in the I-L and I-H Districts.
C. In the C-C, C-G and WE Districts, roll-up doors and loading docks shall not be
visible from a public street.
D. Retail use shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of leasable area in any tenant
space.
E.At a minimum. one (1) parking space shall be provided for every one thousand
(1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
11-4-3-21 Home occupation Modifying this section of code to See separate exhibit
accessory use allow outdoor swim lessons.
11-4-3-27G Multi-family Modify this standard to clarify G. Police access under exigent circumstances. Multi-family buildingsdevelop ne ts
development the system needs to be with units that take access via secured common corridors shall install and maintain
operational and function with at least one functioning,— -4 pin-based access control a keyless o„tr.,system,
the access system, not only be integrated with the building's electrical and entry system, for each side of the
present on building and change g g y y
terminology to meet industry building that contains a residential ingress. ^r suitable alternative, to provide police
standards. access to the common corridors under exigent circumstances. The pin-based access
control Keyless entry—system ^r alter-native access control system shall be subject to
review and approval by the Meridian Police Department.
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11-4-3-41 Vertically Modify this standard to clarify 11-4-3-41. -Vertically integrated residential project.
integrated the system needs to be
residential project operational and function with A.A vertically integrated residential project shall be a structure that contains at
the access system, not only be least two (2) stories.
present on building and change B.A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of a vertically
terminology to meet industry
standards. integrated residential project shall be residential dwelling units, outdoor patio
space on the same floor as a residential unit may count towards this requirement.
C.A minimum of ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of a vertically integrated
residential project shall be used for nonresidential use as specified in subsection E
below.
D. The minimum building footprint for a detached vertically integrated residential
project shall be two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet.
E. The allowed nonresidential uses in a vertically integrated residential project
include: arts, entertainment or recreation facility; artist studio; civic, social or
fraternal organizations; daycare facility; drinking establishment; education
institution; financial institution; healthcare or social assistance; industry,
craftsman; laundromat; nursing or residential care facility; personal or professional
service; public or quasi-public use; restaurant; retail; or other uses that may be
considered through the conditional use permit process.
F. None of the required parking shall be located in the-front of the structure.
G.A minimum of fifty (50) square feet of private, usable open space shall be
provided for each residential dwelling unit. This requirement can be satisfied
through porches, patios, decks, and/or enclosed yards. Landscaping, entryway and
other accessways shall not count toward this requirement. The Director may
consider an alternative design proposal through the alternative compliance
provisions as set forth in Section 11-513-5 of this title.
H. Police access under exigent circumstances.Vertically integrated residential
buildings that provide access to the units via secured common corridors shall install
and maintain at least one functioning, in-based access controls stem integrated
with the building's electrical and entry system, for each side of the building that
contains a residential ingress. This provision provides police access to the common
corridors under exigent circumstances. The in-based access control entry system
shall be subject to review and approval by the Meridian Police Department.
11-SA-6C Neighborhood Clarify this section of code that S. Location of the meeting must be within five (5) miles of the project site, at
meetings virtual neighborhood meetings Meridian City Hall, or virtually through a publicly accessible online platform
are allowed. allowing live participation.
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11-513-61F1 Time limitations Change the requirements for the 1. A conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum period of
commencement of a CUP. two (2) years unless otherwise approved by the city. During this time,the
applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of
approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval,a-ad
acquire building permits,and commence construction of permanent footings,or-
stFuetur-es on oF in the
install underground city utilities or record a final
plat.
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