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City Council Members:
C� E IDIAN'._Z_� Luke Cavener, President
Liz Strader,Vice President
D A H O Brian Whitlock
Doug Taylor
John Overton
-. Anne Little Roberts
May 19,2025
Mayor Robert Simison and City Council
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
SUBJECT: 2025 UDC Text Amendment—Narrative
Mayor and City Council Members:
In accordance with Meridian City Code 11-5,the Planning Division of the Meridian Community
Development Department respectfully submits a zoning text amendment application for consideration.
The proposed updates include a variety of modifications, additions,and clarifications to Chapters 1
through 5 of the Unified Development Code(UDC).Additionally, some are clean-up items that have been
identified since the last code amendment cycle.Key proposed changes include:
1.UDC 11-1A-1: Definitions—Introduction of new definitions and revisions to existing ones for
improved clarity and consistency.
2. UDC Table 11-2A-4: Dimensional Standards for the R-2 District—Clarification of the interior side
setback requirements in the R-2 zoning district.
3. UDC 11-3A-7: Fences—Repeal and replace the existing fence code.
4. UDC 11-3F: Private Streets-Revisions to allow private streets for single-family and townhome
developments,regardless of whether they are gated or mew community.
5. Chapter 4: Specific Use Standards—Updates to various specific use standards,including those for
drive-throughs, secondary dwellings, flex space, and home occupations.
All proposed amendments, including supporting documentation,are attached in PDF format for your
review. These changes have been reviewed collaboratively through the UDC Focus Group to ensure
alignment with City goals and stakeholder input.
City staff believe these revisions will enhance the clarity,usability, and enforceability of the UDC.
Sincerely,
Bill Parsons,AICP
Planning Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: Bill Nary
Bruce Freckleton
Community Development Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 . www.meridiancity.org