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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HEARING 6/26/2025
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TO: Mayor&City Council 26
FROM: Bill Parsons, Current Planning
Supervisor
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: ZOA-2025-0001 —
2025 UDC Text Amendment Legend �.
LOCATION: City wide AOCI
County — 69
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Meridian Planning Division has applied for a Unified Development Code (UDC)text amendment to
update certain code sections AND add new definitions,uses, figures, and specific use standards
throughout Chapters 1-5,Title 11 of Meridian City Code.
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Applicant:
City of Meridian Planning Division
33 E. Broadway Ave, Suite#102
Meridian,ID 83642
III. NOTICING
Planning&Zoning City Council
Posting Date Posting Date
Notification published in
newspaper 6/6/2025
Public Service Announcement 6/5/2025
Nextdoor posting 6/5/2025
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IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS (Comprehensive Plan)
A. Comprehensive Plan Text(https:llwww.meridianciU.or /g compplan):
3.01.0113 -Update the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code as needed to
accommodate the community's needs and growth trends.
Many of the requested code changes associated with this text amendment are meant to serve
community needs, support current growth trends and maintain the integrity of the plan.
3.04.01B—Maintain and update the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to
implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
City staff keeps a running database of code revisions throughout the year. The Department is tasked
with keeping the code current and relevant. Staff believes the proposed changes encompass the vision
of the plan and is largely supported by those who participated in the process.
V. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ANALYSIS UD
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.
These changes have been reviewed collaboratively through the UDC Focus Group to ensure alignment
with City goals and stakeholder input.
All proposed text changes to the UDC and supporting documents are included in the public record. To
reduce the overall size of the report and enhance its readability for the public, Commission, and Council,
the exhibits were intentionally excluded from the report. However, all related materials can be accessed
by following the link provided in the Exhibits section below. Commentary explaining the purpose of each
proposed modification or addition to the code is included in the corresponding table.NOTE:Additional
changes are anticipated as this application moves through the public hearing process. Staff is updating
the fencing graphics and making minor edits to the private street standards, which should be ready prior
to the Commission hearing.
These changes have been reviewed collaboratively through the UDC Focus Group to ensure alignment
with City goals and stakeholder input.
In summary, City Staff believes the proposed changes will make the implementation and use of the UDC
more understandable and enforceable.
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VI. DECISION
A. Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment to the UDC based on the analysis provided
in Section IV and V and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Section VIII.
B. Commission:
C. City Council:
Enter Summary of City Council Decision.
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VII. EXHIBIT
A. Proposed Code Changes— UDC Text Amendment ZOA-2025-0001 (Insert this link into your
preferred browser and click on the project drawings folder.)
VIII. FINDINGS
1. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS: (UDC 11-5B-3E)
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant a text amendment
to the Unified Development Code,the Council shall make the following findings:
A. The text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
Staff finds that the proposed UDC text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of
the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section IV, of
the Staff Report for more information.
B. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare; and
Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare if the changes to the text of the UDC are approved. It is the
intent of the text amendment to further the health, safety and welfare of the public.
C. The text amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services
by any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not
limited to,school districts.
Staff finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment does not propose any
significant changes to how public utilities and services are provided to
developments. All City departments,public agencies and service providers that
currently review applications will continue to do so. Please refer to any written or
oral testimony provided by any public service provider(s)when making this finding.
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