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UDC Section Topic Reason for Changes Proposed Change
11-1-5(B) Measurements Clarify this section to state B. Measurements.
residential building heights are 1. The height of a residential structure shall be measured from the average grade
measured differently than non- at the front property line to the highest point of the roof or structure. Non-
residential structures. residential and mixed-use s-Structures height shall be measured in accord with the
Meridian City Building Code as set forth in title 10, chapter 1 of this Code.
11-1A-1 Definitions of Pairing the definitions in the Drive-through establishment. The use of a portion of a structure where business is
terms Specific Use Standards with the transacted, or is capable of being transacted, directly with customers located in a
Definition Section of the UDC.
motor vehicle, including associated stacking lanes, speaker and/or ordering area,
pick up windows, and exit lanes. The term d-Fiv^_tl„-,,,,g establishment shall
include, but not be limited to, pFovidiag food or-beveFage seFviee, bank service-,.-
and /^r fi',v, .�g. The term drive-through establishment shall not include
"fuel sales facility",of 'vehicle washing facility", or "vehicle repair, minor" as herein
defined.
A. Tier 1.A drive-through associated with a financial institution, automated teller
machine (ATM). pharmacy, laundry and dry cleaning, restaurant limited to online
and mobile ordering only, or other comparable uses, as determined by the Director.
B. Tier 2.A drive-through associated with a restaurant limited to a designated
order area. one (1) stacking lane, and a pick-up window.
C. Tier 3.A drive-through associated with a restaurant providing either two (2) or
more designated order areas.two (2) or more stacking lanes, or two (2) or more
pick-up windows.
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11-2A-3(E) Maximum height Planning staff was directed to E. Maximum height limit.
limit update our current residential 1. Residential structures shall not exceed the maximum height of the district as
height standards. defined in Chapter 1 of this title.
42. The maximum height limitations shall not apply to tI+--fo architectural
features of non-residential and mixed-use structures that are not intended for
human occupation, such as steeple, belfry, cupola, and chimney. Such architectural
features shall have a maximum height limit of twenty (20) feet as measured from
the roofline.
2-3. The maximum height limitations shall not apply to the following: spire;
amateur radio antenna; bridge tower; fire and hose tower; observation tower;
power line tower; smokestack; water tank or tower; ventilator; windmill; wireless
communication facility, or other commercial or personal tower and/or antenna
structure; or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the level of
the ground and not intended for human occupancy.
-34. Notwithstanding other height limitations as set forth in this chapter,the
maximum height for education facilities shall be fifty (50) feet.
45. No exception shall be allowed to the height limit where the height of any
structures will constitute a hazard to the safe landing and takeoff of aircraft in an
established airport.
11-2D-3(B) Maximum height Planning staff was directed to B. Maximum height limit.
limit update our current residential 1. Residential structures shall not exceed the maximum height of the district as
height standards. defined in Chapter 1 of this title.
42.The maximum height limitations shall not apply to thi fe architectural
features of non-residential and mixed-use structures that are not intended for
human occupation, such as steeple,belfry, cupola, and chimney. Such architectural
features shall have a maximum height limit of twenty (20) feet as measured from
the roofline.
2-3. The maximum height limitations shall not apply to the following: spire;
amateur radio antenna; bridge tower; fire and hose tower; observation tower;
power line tower; smokestack; water tank or tower; ventilator; windmill; wireless
communication facility, or other commercial or personal tower and/or antenna
structure; or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the level of
the ground and not intended for human occupancy.
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-34. No exception shall be allowed to the height limit where the height of any
structures will constitute a hazard to the safe landing and takeoff of aircraft in an
established airport.
45. In the 0-T and TN-C districts, the additional height allowed is limited as
follows:
a. In the area defined as the city core in chapter 1 of this title, additional
building height may deviate up to twenty (20) percent of the minimum or
maximum height in the 0-T district subject to the alternative compliance
procedures set forth in chapter 5, "administration", of this title. Proposed
building height exceeding twenty (20) percent of the maximum or minimum
height for the district requires approval through a conditional use permit. In
no case shall the building height exceed fifty (50) percent of the maximum
height allowed in the district.
b.Additional building height not to exceed twenty (20) percent of the
maximum height allowed for the TN-C district may be approved by the
Director through the alternative compliance procedures set forth in chapter 5,
"administration", of this title.Additional height shall be allowed when the
development provides ten (10) percent of the building square feet in open
space, courtyards, patios, or other usable outdoor space available for the
employees and/or patrons of the structure, excluding required setbacks and
landscape buffers.
c.Additional building height exceeding twenty(20) percent of the maximum
height allowed for the TN-C district or when additional height is requested
without providing the required open space in accord with subsection (B)(4)b
of this section requires approval through a conditional use permit.
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Table 11-213-2 Allowed uses in Updating the allowed use table TABLE 11-213-2
the commercial to add the new tiered drive- ALLOWED USES IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
districts throughs adopted by City Council
Use C-N C-C C-G L-0 M-E H-E
Drinking C C C - - C
Establishment' X X X
Establishme,ftk
Drive-Through AX AX AX - - -
Establishment,
Tier 11
Drive-Through C C C - - -
Establishment,
Tier 21
Drive-Through C C C - - -
Establishment,
Tier 31
Education P P P P P P
Institution,
private'
Table 11-2D-2 Allowed uses in Updating the allowed use table TABLE 11-2D-2
the traditional to add the new tiered drive- ALLOWED USES IN THE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS
neighborhood throughs adopted by City Council
district
Use 0-T TN-C TN-R
Drinking C C -
Establishment'
-Drive-ThFough C_
E stab lichmor.t4
Drive-Through C =
Establishment, Tier
11
Drive-Through C =
Establishment, Tier
21
Drive-Through C =
Establishment, Tier
31
Dwelling, A A A
Secondary'
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Table 11-5A-2 Duties and Updating the duties and TABLE 11-5A-2
Authority authority table to specify the DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND PROCESS BY APPLICATION
decision-making bodies for Tier
1, Tier 2, and 3brive-throughs.
Tier 1 drive-throughs will be Application Recommending Decision Process
approved either by the Director Body Making Body
or Commission based on the Conditional use D PZ PH
specific use standards, Tier 2 Conditional use. Tier 1 None or D D or PZ A or PH
drive-throughs will go to the drive-through
Planning and Zoning
Commission and Tier 3 drive- Conditional use. Tier 2 D PZ PH
throughs will go to the City Drive-through
Council. Conditional use. Tier 3 D CC PH
Drive-through
Conditional use (concurrent PZ CC PH
with annexation, rezone,
preliminary plat, alternative
compliance, development
agreement modification,
and/or combination plat)
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