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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarrative Mayor Robert E. Simison 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 December 5,2025 Mayor Robert Simison and City Council City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 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 your consideration. This amendment focuses on two primary topics: (1)clarification and revisions to the building height standards and(2)implementation of the new tiered review process for drive-through establishments. The proposed amendment includes modifications, additions, and clarifications primarily within Chapters 1,2, and 5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). The proposed changes are summarized below: 1. UDC 11-1-5(B): Measurements Clarifies that residential building heights are measured differently from non-residential and mixed-use structures. Residential building height will now be measured from the average grade at the front property line to the highest point of the roof or structure,while non-residential and mixed-use structure height will continue to be measured in accordance with the adopted Building Code. 2. UDC 11-1A-1: Definitions—Drive-Through Establishment Updates the definition to include the three(3)tiered categories for drive-through establishments. 3. UDC 11-2A-3(E)and 11-2D-3(B): Maximum Height Limits Residential structures will be measured as defined in Chapter 1 and are further limited from additional height increases. The amendment also clarifies which non-residential and mixed-use structures'architectural features are exempt from height limits. 4. UDC Tables 11-2B-2 and 11-2D-2: Allowed Uses in Commercial and Traditional Neighborhood Districts Updates the allowed use tables to incorporate the new tiered drive-through categories recently adopted by City Council. Community Development Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533 . www.meridiancity.org Mayor Robert E. Simison City Council Members: E IDIAN.-., Luke Cavener, President Liz Strader,Vice President D A H O Brian Whitlock Doug Taylor John Overton -. Anne Little Roberts 5. Table 11-5A-2: Duties and Authority Adds specific review and decision-making procedures for each drive-through tier. This includes authorization for Tier 1 drive-throughs to be approved administratively or by the Commission, Tier 2 drive-throughs to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission,and Tier 3 drive- throughs to require City Council approval. All proposed amendments, including supporting documents, are submitted in PDF format for your review. These changes have been reviewed with the UDC Focus Group and align with City Council's direction. Sincerely, �G�('i �Gr�,dbl2eZ 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