HomeMy WebLinkAboutUDC Text Amdmt No. 4 RecsCITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE HE 1~ NG DATE OF MAY 27, 2008
STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: May 27, 2008 ~
TO: Mayor & City Council ~~ ~ a~i` 'a `~
_ SDAHO
FROM: , Caleb Hood, Current Planning Manager '' ~
208-884-5533 ~
SLTBJECT: Unified Development Code Text Amendment #4
ZOA-08-001 - Zoning Ordinance/LTnified Development Code (UDC) Text
Amendment to modify, clean up, and add specific sections to the UDC, by the
City of Meridian Planning Department. ,~
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQLTEST i
The applicant, the City of Meridian Planning Departrnent, has applied for a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) to amend the Unified Development Code (UDC). Some of the sections
proposed for amendment include parking standards, signs, houis of operation in the L-O and C-N
zoning districts, wireless communication facilities, and provisions for UDC violations.
Additionally, staff is recommending two new commercial zoniig districts, Mixed Employrnent
and High Density Employment be added to implement new lari~d use designations recommended
in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan. In summary, the changes proposed in this memo
represent changes that City Staff believes will make the implementation and use of the UDC
more understandable and enforceable. Please see Section 8 bePow for a complete list of the
proposed UDC amendrnents. '
2. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION ~
Below, staff has provided detailed analysis regarding the requested Zoning Ordinance
Amendment application. Staff recommends approval of the subject application (ZOA-08-
001). ~~'
a. Summarv of Commission Public Hearin~:
i. In favor: Planning Staff
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commentin~: None
iv. Written testimonv: None
v. Staff presenNng application: Sonva Watters
vi. Other staff commenNnE on auplicaNon: None
b. Kev Issue(s) of Discussion bv Commission:
i. Request for clarification on the intent of the n
reEardinE the necessitv of adding. "or listed ~
This modifcation was requested bv le~al staff.
c. Kev ~:omm~ss~on ~.nau~et~~ ~v o~al. n~
i. None
d. Outstanding Issue(s) for Citv Council:
i. None
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3. PROPOSED MOTION (to be considered after the public
Approval ~
I move to approve File Number ZOA-08-001 as presented in tlie staff report for the heazing date
of May 27, 2008 with the following rnodifications: (add any proposed modifications.)
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Denial ~
I move to deny File Nurnber ZOA-08-001 as presented during. the hearing on May 27, 2008 for
the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for de'nial.)
Continuance
I move to continue File Nurnber ZOA-08-001, to (insert specific hearing date), and direct staff to
make the following changes: (insert comrnents here.) ~1
4. APPLICATION FACTS
a. Site Address/Location: The proposed changes will have City~wide effects.
b. Applicant/Representative: C. Caleb Hood, Current Planning uManager, City of Meridian
Planning Department i~
c. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Since its implementation~on September 15, 2005, Staff has
requested three other amendments to the UDC. Staff has been tracking additional, specific
sections of the Unified Development Code (UDC) that need'to be amended for the UDC to
function efficiently. ~~
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application wi~ll in fact constitute a Unified Development Code/Zoning Ordinance
amendment as deternuned by City Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian
City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council on this matter. ';~
b. Newspaper notifications published on: April 14, and 28, 2008 (Planning & Zoning
Commission); May 5, and 19, 2008 (City Council) :';~
c. A public service announcement was broadcast faxed on Apri14 and Apri128, 2008 regarding
this application (Planning & Zoning Commission); May 2, and 23, 2008 City Council)
6. COMMENTS MEETING
On April 11, 2008, a joint agency and departments meeting was'~held with service providers in
this area. The agencies and departments present include: Merid'i'an Fire Departrnent, Meridian
Parks Department, Meridian Public Works Department, and thei~Sanitary Services Company.
None of the agencies or departments listed above provided comments at the April 11~'' meeting.
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
Although there are just a few actions called for in the Com~
request, Staff finds that the subject Zoning Ordinance Ame
goals and obj ectives of the 2002 Cornprehensive Plan. The
support the proposed amendment are listed below:
Chapter VII
Goal I, Obj. A, #5 - Amend the zoning ordinance and
of this plan.
ve Plan that support the
complies with and furthers the
Obj ectives and Actions that
to irnplement the provisions
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• Goal V, Obj. A, #13 - Review ordinances or other
housing development and consolidate to avoid con
and requirements.
• Goal V, Obj. C, #5 - Eliminate vague/unclear stan
Staff finds that the subject ZOA application is harmonious with
Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map.
8. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE/ZONING ORDINANCE
Staff has been tracking additional, specific sections of the Unified De~
be amended for the UDC to function efficiently. Some of these sectior.
parking standards, signs, hours of operation in the L-O and C-N zonin;
facilities, and provisions for UDC violations. Additionally, staff is rec~
zoning districts, Mixed Employment and High Density Employrnent, t
designations recommended in the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area
proposed in this memo represent changes that City Staff believes will
the UDC more understandable and enforceable. NOTE: Since the appl
Departrnent has discovered two more changes that should be made to '
relocated from its current location within the definition of Private Edu
the definition of Arts, Entertainxnent and Recreation Facilities. Karate
examples to the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Facilities definitic
consistent with the rest of the section regarding term of plats, 11-6B-7
referencing the time extension from the date of the city engineer's sig~
Planning Department Staff is proposing to arnend certain UDC sectior
DATE OF MAY 27, 2008
statements which affect
and use of conflicting policies
development ordinances.
in accordance~ with the adopted
~pment Code (UDC) that should
roposed for amendment include
~stricts, wireless communication
mending two new commercial
nplement new land use
in. In summary, the changes
ke the implementation and use of
tion was submitted, the Planning
UDC. First, "studios" should be
ion Institution, to be located in
i yoga have also been added as
see 11-1A-1). Second, to be
' should be amended by
zre, not the recordation date. The
s follows:
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Section Pro osed Text Chan e !
11-1-12 D The citv mav withhold any apqroval and/or pecmit fo~~anv and all proqosed activities or uses on
any real propertv with outstandinq violations of this Title except that such approval andlor permit
shall not be withheld where such withholdinq would adv~ecselv affect health, safetv or the qeneral
. ~~
ublic welfare. .
11-1A-1 I1.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION FACILITIES: The use of a site or facility for
entertainment, spectator sports or recreational activities~.' The use includes, but is not limited to:
amusement parks, carnivals, motion picture and perform ng arts theatres, racetracks, sports fields,
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activitv studios, museums, zoos, rnarinas,
golf courses, fitness clubs, karate lessons voqa classes
bowlin , video and other ames and arnusements. ~1~:
11-1A-1 CONFERENCE CENTER• A facilitv that is desiqned co'nstrueted and devoted to hostinQ conferences,
exhibitions larqe meetinqs seminars and traininq sessions.
11-1A-1 EDUCATION INSTITUTION, PRIVATE: The use of a site for education purposes not supported by the
state of Idaho. The use includes, but is not limited to, el ~ entary and secondary schools; institutions of
higher learning; professional, technical and trade schools; driving schools; and fine arts schools-aa~
~~adies. ~f
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11-1A-1 pROFESSIONAL SERVICES: See definition of Personaliand I
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11-1A-1 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY: A business e
11-2-1 ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED: For the purpose~~of this Title, the incorporated territory of the
City of Mecidian, Idaho, is divided into the following zoning districts:
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COMMERCIAL i
~ C-N
Neighborhood Business District ~
Community Business District GC
General Retail and Service Commercial District; GG
Limited Office District , ~ L-0
Mixed ErnploYment ~ M=E
Hiqh Densitv Emplovment ~ H=E
11-2 3 APPLICABILITY• It shall be unlawful and a violation~'of the unified development code for anv person
11-2A-2A Permitted uses and accessory uses shall be reviewed in~accord with chapter 3"Standard ReQUlations
in all Districts", chapter 4, "Specific Use Standards", and chaqter 5, "Administration", of this title. It shall
t,p ~~n~awfr~l and a violation of the unified develoqment code for anv qerson to conduct in a residential
11-2A-2B Conditional uses shall be appcoved in accord with the ~p~ocedures and regulations for conditional uses
set forth in chapter 5, "Adrninistration", chapter 3"Standards Requlations in all Districts", and the
specific use standards in chapter 4, "Specific Use Sta~dards", of this title. It shall be unlawful and a
violation of the unified development code for anv qerson to conduct in a residential district anv
11-2A-2C Any use not explicitly listed or listed as a prohibited use in table 11-2A-2 of this section is prohibited in
all cesidential districts. It shall be unlawful and a violation of the unified development code for anv
person to conduct in a residential distcict anv arohibitedl~se.
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11-2A-4 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2): The'• maximum qross densitv allowed is two (2)
dwellinqs per acre. Dimensional standards for developm ent in the R-2 residential district shall be as
follows: ~ ~
11-2A-5 MEDIUM LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-4 ): The maximum qross densitv allowed is four
(4) dwellinqs per acre. Dimensional standards for develo pment in the R-4 residential district shall be as
follows: ~ ~
11-2A-6 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-8): Th ~maximum qross densitv allowed is eiqht (8)
dwellinqs per acre. Dimensional standards for develop ent in the R-8 residential district shall be as
follows: ~ ~
11-2A-7 DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R,15): The maximum qross densitv allowed is
MEDIUM HIGH
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fifteen (151 dwellinqs per acre. Dimensional standards f
shall be as follows: ;~
11-2A-8 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-40): The'~maximum qross densitv allowed is fortv (40)
dwellinqs per acre. Dimensional standards for develop'm nt in the R-40 residential district shall be as
follows: ,'~
TABLE 11-2A-2 Multi-family development and Wireless communication~facility, amateur radio antenna:
Add Note 1. ~~
TABLE 11-2A-2 Personal e~~e#essieaal service -- -'` -- -- A
Professional service _ -_': - - A
Vertically integrated residential project' -- -'` -- C C
Wireless cornmunication facility, A/C A/.C A/C A/C A/C
amateur radio antenn~ ~~
11-2A-3D3 One detached accessory building that is less than ;~~e~one hundred and twentv (~9A1~
ht feet (8') or less in height shall be allowed in the required rear yard. In no
are feet in area and ei
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case shall an accesso buildin be allowed in the street
to provide for the retail and service needs of
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PURPOSE: The pucpose o
the community in accordance with the Meridian Co `prehensive Plan. Six €~L4) districts are
designated which differ in the size and scale of commercial structures accommodated in the disteict,
the scale and mix of allowed commercial uses, and the~~location of the district in proximiry to streets and
hi hwa s: !~
TABLE 11-26-1 District Allowed Uses i~ Location
Neighborhood Small scale convenienciwith Access to arterial or collector
business district C-N limited hours of o eration
~ Communi business Lar er scale and broader~mix of
:, Access to arterials or
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district GC retail, office, and service uses nonresidential collectors
General retail and Largest scale and broadest+,~ix of Close proximity andlor access to
service commercial retail, office, service, and light interstate or arterial intersections
district C-G industrial uses ;~
Limited office district Office centers and adaptive~~euse Access to arterial or collector
(L-0) of residential structures with;limited
hours of o eration ~~
Offices medical centers, res arch
Mixed emalovment and development facilities, and liqht Access to arterial or collector
~ industnal uses with ancillanr
sGppoft seNices. ~
Hi h Densi Corporate headquarters, office
ment (H-E)
Em
lo research an~'d
comqlexes Close proximitv to federal and state
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develoqment facilities and hiqhwav interchanqes and maior
complementary services s ch as arterials
p
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conference centers and ho
use with limited retail~
~`accord with chapter 3"Standard Requlations
reviewed i
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be unlawful and a violation of the unified development ode for anv person to conduct in a commercial
district anv permitted or accessory use unless such person first obtains each and everv applicable
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ermit froro the ci .
11-2B-2B Conditional uses shall be approved in accord with the p cedures and regulations for conditional uses
set forth in chapter 5, "Administration", chapter 3"Standards ReQUlations in all Districts", and the
specific use standards in chapter 4, "Specific Use Sta~dards", of this title. It shall be unlawful and a
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conditional use unless such person shall first o6tain a co ditional use permit from the citv.
11-26-2C Any use not explicitly listed or listed as a qrohibited use in table 11-26-2 of this section is prohibited in
all commercial districts. It shall be unlawful and a violation of the anified development code for anv
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person to conduct in a commercial district anv qrohibited
TABLE 11-26-2 See attached ~~
TABLE 11-26-3 Replace with Table below. Retain existing notes. Add ~Note 4• Subiect to desiqn quidelines in Ten Mile
Interchanqe Specific Area Plan. ~
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Dimensional Standards' GN GC ' GG L-0 M-E H-E
Front setback in feet i ~ ~
Rear setback in feet ' ~. 0
Interior side setback in feet 0 0 0 10/52 0 0
Street landscape buffer (in feet) '
Local i 40
Collector ; 20
Arterial i 25
Entryway cocridor 35
Interstate 50
Landscape buffer to residential 20 25 25 20/102 See Note 4
uses in feet
Maximum buildin hei ht in feet 35 50 ;I 65 35 65 95
Maximum building size without 7,500 60,000 ~' 200,000 10,000 See Note 4
design standard approval as set '~
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forth in section 11-3A-19 of this
title in s uare feet
Parking requirements See chapter 3; ~ article C, "Off Street Parking And Lo
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Re uirements", ofi
tliis title
Landsca in re uirements See cha ter 3, arti cle B, "Landsca in Re uirements", of this title
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4 Business hours of operation within the L-0 an .
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This restriction aqqlies to all business operations occurri nq outside an enclosed structure, includinq but
not limited to customer or client visits trash comqactinq~ and delivenes: This restnction does not applY
to business operations occurrinq within an enclosed st ~ucture includinq but not limited to cleaninq,
bookkee in and aftechours wock b a limited number o em lo ees.
11-2C-2A Permitted uses and accessory uses shall be reviewed i n accord with chapter 3, "Standard ReQUlations
in all Distncts", chapter 4, "Specific Use Standards", and chaqter 5, "Administration", of this title. It shall
be unlawful and a violation of the unified develoqment code for anv qerson to conduct in an industrial
district anv permitted or accessorY use unless such qerson first obtains each and everv applicable
ermit from the ci . ~f
11-2C-2B Conditional uses shall be approved in accord with the ; cedures and regulations for conditional uses
set forth in chapter 5, "Administration", chapter 3"Standards Requlations in all Distcicts", and the
specific use standards in chapter 4, "Specific Use Sta~dards", of this title. It shall be unlawful and a
violation of the unified development code for anv qerson to conduct in an industrial district any
conditional use anless such erson shall first obtain a conditional use ermit from the cit .
.
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11-2C-2C Any use not explicitly listed or listed as a qrohibited use i ~table 11-2C-2 of this section is prohibited in
all industrial districts. It shall be unlawful and a violation of the unified development code for anv person
to conduct in an industcial district an rohibited use. ; ~
TABLE 11-2G2 Wireless communication facili , amateur radio antenna: A~ `dd Note 1
TABLE 11-2G2 Personal eF-~Fe#essieaal seroice A ~ --
Professional service A I _
Wireless communication facility? P~C ~ P~C
Wireless communication facility, AIC ~ AIC
amateur radio antenna? i
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TABLE 11-2D-2
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Multi-famil develo ment: Add Nofe 1 ' ~
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TABLE 11-2D-2 Conference center P_ _' ' _
Personal er-~efessieaal service P P' C
Professional service P P+
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Verticaly integrated residential project' P P:! P
Wireless communication faciliry, AIC A/C' AIC
Amateur radio antenna'
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11-2D-2A Permitted uses and accessory uses shall be reviewed in ~accord with chapter 3, "Standard Requlations
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be unlawful and a violation of the unified develoqment~c ~ode for anv aerson to conduct in a traditional
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neiqhborhood district anv permitted or accessorv use un
less such person first obtains each and everY
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a licable ermit from the cit . ~
11-2D-2B Conditional uses shall be approved in accord with the P r~ocedures and regulations for cqnditional uses
set forth in chapter 5, "Administration", chaqter 3"Sf a dards Requlations in all Districts", and the
specific use standards in chapter 4, "Specific Use Sta ~ dards", of this title. It shall be unlawful and a
" violation of the unified development code for anv qer som to conduct in a traditional neiQhborhood
district an conditional use unless such erson shall firstfobtain a conditional use ermit from the cit .
11-2D-2C Any use not explicitly listed or listed as a qrohibited use~in table 11-2C-2 of this section is prohibited in
all traditional neighborhood districts. It shall be unlawful~~and a violation of the unified development code
for an erson to conduct in a traditional nei hborhood distnct an rohibited use.
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11-2D-4
11-3A-2 APPLICABILITY: This article shall apply to the develop~ ent of all principal permitted, accessory, and
conditional uses. The following regWlations are the rri~imum standards of development. Additional
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standards may be applied in accord with the spec
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locate initiate alter or maintain anY structare land or real~propertV or cause anv structure, land or real
propertv to be used constructed located initiated or ma ntained in anv manner which violates, omits,
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11-3A Relocate and rename CLEAR VISION TRIANGLE. Renumber ACCUMULATION OF JUNK and
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BIKEWAYS ~
11-3A-3~: ACCESS TO STREETS~ The followinq standards shall a` ly unless otherwise waived bv City Council.
The intent of these standards is to improve safetv bY combininq and/or limitinQ access qoints to
collector and arterial streets and ensurinQ that motorists c n safelv enter all streets.
A The followinq standards shall applv to anv use andlor~proqertv that takes direct access to an arterial
nded use or development of the qropertv:
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andlor collector roadwav' Prior to anv new exqan
1 Where access to a local street is available the applica t shall reconfiqure the site circulation qlan to
take access from such local street. ~~~
2 Where access to a local street is not available the propertv owner shall be required to arant cross-
accesslinqress eqress easements to adioininq proqerties This standard is intended to applY primarily
to non residential qroperties but mav extend to residen'al properties where the use is anticipated to
chanqe to a non-residential use. ~~
3 All subdivisions must provide local street access to anv use that currentlY takes direct access from
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an arterial or collector street.
B All landscapin4 or constructed features within the clear vision trianqle shall complv with the
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restrictions as set forth in this section.
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f the clear vision triangle: (Subsequent sections within the clear vision triangle
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11-36-19C1 b. Primary PUblic Entrance(s): The primary building! entrance(s) shall be clearly defined by the
architectural design of the building. ~
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c. Lenqth Facinq a Public Street: Windows, awnings, o~ arcades shall total a minimum of thirty percent
30% of the fa ade lenQth facin a ublic street ~~
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11-3G561 treet parking areas and driveways into and
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ted gravel base, not less than four inches (4
through a parking area shall be improved with a compa
thick, surfaced with asphaltic pavement Infrequently~ used qarkinq areas as determined bv the
director mav be improved with other dustless materials~including, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete,
pavers, bricks, or recycled asphalt (asphalt qcindinqs). In such cases, the Meridian Pu61ic Works
Department shall review and apqrove of the dustless material imqrovement qrior to construction.
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~ TABLE 11-3C-6 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENT/AL USE
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USE AND FORM NUMBER OF ~ REQUIRED PARKING SPACES~
BEDROOMS ~
3 ~i1 5 per dwellinq anit; at least 1 in a
Dwelling, multifamily_ tri- lex ~
four-plex apartments etc.) carqort or qaraqe
~ 2/3 ~~2 per dwellinq unit in a covered car
4± ' ag. raqe
;~3 per dwellinq unit at least 2 in a c
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Dwellin , seconda 1 '.~1 er dwellin unit
AQe restricted elderlv housinQ 1 10.5 aer bed
(attached or detachedl'Bwell+~~ 2+ ; 2 per dwellinq unit at least 1 in an enclosed
~~~b~ ~ Qara4e other mav be a minimum 10 foot bv
~~ 20 foot parkinq qad between access and
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duqlex and Dwelling,
Dwellinq 1 ~2 per dwellinq unifi at least 1 in an enclosed
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single-family detached qaraqe other space mav be a minimum 10
attached, townhouse)~et~asbe~ foot bv 20 foot qarkinQ qad between access
2/3/4 and qaraqe2
4 per dwellinQ unit~ at least 2 in an enclosed
qaraqe at least 2 spaces beinq a 20 foot bv
5+ 20 foot qarkinq pad between access and
ara e2
6 per dwellinq unit• at least 3 in an enclosed
~ qarape other spaces shall be a minimum 10
~~ foot bv 20 foot parkinq qad between access
; and QaraQe2
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~The size of the garage required for dwelling units shall be measured by extenor dimensions and shall
be at least ten by twenty feet (10' X 20') for a one-space~garage and twenty by twenty feet (20' X 20')
for a two-space gacage.
2 The parking pad shall be rneasured from garage face to edge of sidewalk or edge of paved travel lan
(public street, private street, or alley). `
' For condominium qroiects the required number of parkinq spaces shall be determined bv the director
based on the proposed developrnent. If the proposed development is similar to a sinqle familv
development. such standards shall aqplv. If the proposed development is similar to a multi-familv
a artrnent corn lex such standards shall a I. :~
11-3D-2D Exemption: 1_Public hearing notice signs as required by~ection 11-5A-5D of this title shall be exempt
from the provisions of this article. 2. _Any siqn erected bv,or under the authontv of the Citv of Meridian
on qropertv owned bv the Citv of Meridian shall be exemq from the provisions of this article.
11-3D-6B 3. Temporary signs in residential districts are allowed, pr~ovided that such signs are no more than six
(6j square feet in area and no more than one ternporary sign is displayed per property. If the sign
pertains to an event, the sign shall be removed withi i~ive (5) days after said event. Events shall
include, but not be limited to, aa-elesNer~ home sale, n~'rigvrRgG~qi~ seasonal event, birth announcement
and similar events associated with a residential district. ~
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5. Election siqns are allowed arovided that the siqns are installed with the aroqertv owners consent and
complv with anv and all applicable federal, state, local, am~d Ada Countv Hiqhwav District requirements
includinQ but not limited to clear vision trianqle restriction`s. All election siqns shall be removed within
fi~e (5) davs after the election. ,~
6. Temqocarv siqns related to temaorarv uses requlated bv the provisions of Title 3, Chaater 4
Meridian Citv Code, shall not require a temporarv siqn per~mit under the pcovisions of this title but shall
com f with an and all a licable rovisions of Title 3 Cha ter 4 Meridian Cit Code.
11-3D-7 The followinq temporarv siqns shall be allowed without al~ermit, provided that such siqns complv with
each and everv applicable standard as set forth in this Section and anv other aqplicable qrovision of
this Title. ~;~
11-3D-7L I
Permanent and temporarv window signs ''~" , shall meet all
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five percent (25%) of the total window area. The combine`d total backQround area of all temporarv and
permanent window siqns shall not exceed fiftv percent~~(50%) of the total window area per buildinq
elevation. '~
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11-3D-8D3 Number Allowed; Each business with extecior frontage in~office, commercial or industrial districts or as
otherwise approved as part of a planned development'~hall be permitted wall signs. The combined
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area of all signs on a single wall shall not exceed the allowable percentage. Wall siqns for each tenant
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shall be located over the main ublic entrance for the bu
11-3D-8H1c Public middle school and high schools shall be allowe~ one on premises animated sign where the
animation is a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the sign background area, regardless of the zone in
which the school is located. The director may approvekan alternative off premises location where it
hall more than one animated sign be
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provides better information to the commu
allowed. Maximum heiQht for school siqns shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet and maximum backQround
area shall not exceed ei h 80 s uare feet. ~~
11-4-2 APPLICABILITY: These regulations apply to any property where the specific use is listed as a
~`Ilowed uses by district in accord with chapter
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2, "District Regulations", of this title. It shall be unlawful 'a
for anV person to use construct locate initiate alter or~maintain anV structure, land or real propertv, or
cause anv structure land or real propefir to be used constructed located, initiated or maintained, in
anv manner which violates omits or fails to conform to anv procedure, standard or requirement set
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forth in this cha ter. !
11-4-3-9A4 Upon tentative approval of the application by the diree~ r for a , daycare
center facilitv, the applicant or owner shall ~'
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criminal backqround checks and fire inspection certificat
Code Said proof shall be provided prior to issuance of certificate of zoninq compliance.
11-4-3-12C Maximum Size: Secondary dwelling units shall be limited~`to a maximum of seven hundred (700) square
feet and one 1 bedroom in size. !~
11-4-3-21 H No retail sales shall be permitted from the dwelling except the sale of: 1) services or items produced or
fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation; or 2) products secondarilv related to the
ersonal seroice as ect of the home occu ation. ~
11-4-3-43C Process based on Standards and Districts: The qrocess for wireless communication facilities is
de endent u on standards as set forth in this section an the distcict in which the facilit is located
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1. Amateur radio antennas (i.e. HAM radio antennasl:
zoninq compliance aqproval qnor to installation.
DATE OF MAY 27, 2008
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front side or street side vard,
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d Within non residential districts towers supqortinQ amateur radio antennas shall meet the setback
standards as set forth in subsection 11-4-3-43G. ;~
2. Collocation of new equipment on an existing tower withm anY distnct shall be deemed a principallv
peemitted use and shall require a certificate of zoning compliance pnor to installation.
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certificate of zoning compliance prior to installation.
4. Wireless communication facilities in an industrial d
shall be deemed a principallv aermitted use and shall
installation.
5. All other wireless communication facilities that me
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that do not exceed one hundred feet (100')
re a certificate of zoning compliance prior to
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E6. Antenna Standards within Residential Districts:
as set forth in subsection C above: ~
1. The antennas shall be less than four (4) square feet in~ area and mounted to:
a. New qoles (not lattice structures or structures reqUlrlnq qUV wires S#22
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b. Existing poles or streetiights. ~
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d. Towers. ;
e. New streetlights in existing neighborhoods shall{ only be allowed with approval of the public
works director. The public works director shall determine-~if the benefit derived from the new streetlight
is greater than the maintenance and increased utility fees ~~ sociated with the streetlight.
2. The facility shall not exceed the height limitation of the d
trict in which it is located.
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3. Where the applicant does not own the supporting struc'ture, antennas attached to support structures
shall be allowed only after securing a license agreement w th the owner and other responsible parties,
as applicable. ~~
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4. Streetlights or poles with attached antennas shall be separated by a minimwm of five hundred feet
(500'). !
5. Antennas attached to streetlights shall be painted to match the streetlights and shall be attached
only to Meridian standard streetlights (not on ornamental f~ures).
6. Anv facilities within residential districts not meetinq these standards shall require aqqroval of a
vaciance in addition to conditional use a roval. '~
11-4-3-43 I~ F. Desi n Standards: ,~~
11-4-3-43 G~. Setback Standards: ~
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1_If the tower does not exceed the maximum building height allowed for the zoning of the land upon
which it is to be placed, the tower shall meet the setback i~ quirement for that zone, with the following
exceptions: a--1 if the property is located next to a residential district, the setback requirements shall be
one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the height of the~tower.
a2. If the tower exceeds the maximum height allowance fo~`the district, the setback requirements sball
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be one foot (1') for every ten feet (10') of tower height, in ad
ition to the districYs setback requirements.
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Standards For Steel Antenna Supporting Structures" the setback requirement shall be one foot (1') for
every foot in height of the tower. This shall be measured f~o~
m all property lines and shall be referred to
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zone.
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~4. Communication towers must be set back from all public '_ streets by a
minimum of two (2) times the height of the tower to be instal~led. If this setback requirement is in conflict
with any other setback requirement, the setback shall be th ~greater distance.
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5. An facilities not meetin these standards shall re uire a roval of a conditional use and a variance.
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~H. Collocation Standards:
11-4-3-43 #~-I. Abandonment Or Unused Towers Or Portions Of Towe~s:
11-56-46 Applicability: The provisions of this sections shall apply t~ requests to vary from the requirements of
this title with respeet to lot size, width, and depth; front, side, and rear setbacks; parking spaces;
building height; a~ all other provisions of this title affect ng the size and shape of a structure or the
placement upon properties~ and the alacement andlor number of access points to state highwaVS. If a
means of alternative compliance is available it should be e hausted before appl~in4 for a variance.
11-5B-56 4 Requests for alternatives to on site parkinq as outlinedfn section 3C-7 of this title, are not subiect to
the rocess standards andlor fees contained in this section.
11-56-7D Required Findings: Upon recommendation from the commission, the council shall make a full
endment to
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plication. In order to gran
investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review the a
the comprehensive plan, the council shall make the follow~g findings:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with tbe other elements of.the comprehensive plan.
2. The proposed amendment provides an improved guide;[to future growth and development of the city.
3. The proposed amendment is internally consistent w~ the goals, objectives and policies of the
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4. The proposed amendment is consistent with this unified
5. The amendment will be cornqatible with existinq and pl'anned surroundinq land uses.
6 The qroposed amendment will not burden existinq and~~planned service capabilities.
7 The proposed map amendment (as applicable) provides a loqical luxtaposition of uses that allows
sufficient area to mitiQate anv anticipated impact associafed with the develoqment of the area.
8. The ro osed amendment is in the best interest of the~ci of Meridian.
11-6-2C All subdivisions shall meet the design standards as s~forth in article C, "Subdivision Design And
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Improvement Standards
code for anv person to use construct locate initiate ~falter or maintain anv structure, land or real
property or to cause anV structure land or real propert~Y`to be used constructed, located, initiated or
maintained in anv rnanner which violates omits or fails~~to conform to anv procedure, desiqn. standard,
andlor re uirement set forth in this cha ter. ~1
11-6A-2 APPLICABILITY: These regulations shall apply to the subdivision of all land within the legally defined
Meridian city limits and the area of city impact. It shall~!be unlawful and considered a violation of the
unified development code for anv person to initiate or cause to be initiated the subdivision of anv land
or real property in anV manner which violates omits o'r~'fails to confocm to anv procedure, desiqn or
im rovement standard andlor re uirement set forth in tli s cha ter.
11-6B-6A The lat is in conformance with the com rehensive lan~and is consistent with this unified development
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11-66-7C Authorize Extension: Upon written request and filing by t ~e applicant prior to the termination of the
period in accocd with subsections A and B of this section, th e director may authorize a single extension
of time to fesefd-obtain the citY enqineer's siqnature on ~the final plat not to exceed eighteen (18)
months. Additional time extensions up to eighteen (18) mon fhs as determined and approved by the city
council may be granted. With all extensions, the director or; city council may require the preliminary plat,
combined relimina and final lat or short lat to com I w ith the current rovisions of this title.
11-7-2 APPLICABILITY: A planned unit development can be dev ~ Oped in any district. It shall be unlawful and
a violation of the unified development code for anv perso n to use, construct, locate, initiate, alter, or
maintain anV structure, land or real propertV, or to cause ~anY structure, land, or real propertV to be
used, constructed, located, initiated or maintained, in an manner which violates, omits, or fails to
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confocm to anv procedure, standard, and/or requirement se forth in this chapter.
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Table 11-2B-1 Allowed Uses m the Commercial Zoning Distncts
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Use C-N GC GG ;~ L-0 M-E H-E
Animal care facilit ~ P P P~~ C C --
Artist studio~ P P P,~ -- -- --
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility,
indoors~ P P P';~ C _
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility,
outdoor sta e or music venue -- C C;~
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Arts, entertainment or recreation facility,
outdoors~ ` C P P
,;~ -- _ _
Building matenal, garden equipment and
su lies' C P P~
;~ -- _ _
Cemete ~ -- -- -- ;~ C -- --
Church or lace of reli ious worshi ~ P P P;;~ P C C
Ci~ic, social or fratecnal or anizations~ C C C i~ C -- --
Conference center -- -- P,j~ -- C P
Da care center~ A/C A/C A/C .'~ P A/C A/C
Da care, famil ~ A A A i~ A -- --
Da care, rou ~ P P A;~ P C C
Drinkin establishment~ C C C!~. -- -- C
Drive throu h establishment~ . A/C A/C A/C ;~ --
Educational institution, rivate~ P P P'~ P P P
Educational institution, ublic' P P P!~ P P P
E ui ment rental, sales, and service~ -- C C~~ --
Financial institution~ P P P,~ P P A
Flex s ace' -- P P"~ -- P -.
Fuel sales facili ~ C P P~~ -- -- C
Fuel sales facili , truck sto ' -- -- C ~'~ --
Healthcare or social services P P P!~ P P P
Hos ital~ -- C C~ C - P
Hotel and motel' P/C P/C P/C ,~ -- C P
Indust , information~ P P P'~ C P P
Indust , li ht' -- -- C!~ C P C
Laundromat' P P P;~ C -- -- ~
Launtl and d cleanin -- C P'~. -- -- A
Mortua C P P ~~ -- -- --
Multifamil develo ment? -- C C,' -- -
Nurse or urban farrn~ C P P!~, C -- --
Nursin or residential care facilit ' C C -- '~ C -- --
Parkin facilit C C P;k C C P
Parks, ublic and rivate P P P,'1 P P P
Personal service P P P'~ P A A
P cofessional service P P P~~ P P P
Public, infrastructure C C C ~~ C C C
Public or uasi- ublic use~ P P P;~ P P P
Public utility, minor P P P;~: P P P
Recreational vehicle park -- -- P ~~ --
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Use C-N C-C GG ~ L-0 M-E H-E
Research and development facilitv -- -- P J ~ -- F P
Restaurant P P P; ~, C A A
Retail store P P P; ~ -- A A
Stora e facili , outside~ A A A ~ -- -- --
Stora e facili , self-service~ -- C C; ~ -- -- --
Tem ora use A A A~ ~ A A A
Vehicle re air, minor~ A P P; E. -- -
Vehicle sales or rental and service~ -- C P; ~ -- -- --
Vehicle washin facilit ' C P P i ~ -- A
Verticall inte rated residential ro'ect~ C P P,': ~; C -- --
Warehouse' -- -- A ' ~ -- ~~
Wholesale sales -- -- A i ~ --
Wireless communication facili ~ P/C P/C PIC ,i ~ P/C P/C P/C
Wireless communication facility, amateur radio
antenna? AIC AIC A/C ~: AIC A/C A/C
Note:
1. Indicates uses that are su6ject to specific use standards in accord with'chapter 4 of this title.
9. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the subject Zoning Ordinance Amendment~~(ZOA-08-001) application, with
the changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC) listed in Section 8 of the Staff Report for the
hearing date of May 1, 2008.The Meridian Planning & Zonin~ Commission heard tlris item on Mav
1_ 200R. At the nublic hearin~ thev moved to recommend auaroval of:the sub_iect ZOA request.
10. EXHIBITS
A. Required Findings from Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A- Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Unified Development Code Text Amendments:
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full
investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review th~e application. In order to
grant a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, the Council shall make
the following findings: I~
1. The text amendment complies with the apphca'ble provisions of the
comprehensive plan; ,~
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning qrdmance amendment cornplies
with the applicable (limited) provisions of the Co,mprehensive Plan. Please see
Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals, Section~~7, of the Staff Report for more
information.
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2. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare; and ~~
The Cominission finds that the proposed text amendment will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety or welfare. ~~
3. The text amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery
of services by any political subdivision providi.ng public services within the
City including, but not limited to, school districts.
The Commission finds that the proposed text amendment does not propose any
significant changes to how public utilities ;kand services aze provide to
developments. All City departments, public agencies and service providers that
currently review applications will continue to do~~'so. Please rely on any written or
oral testimony provided by any public service~'provider(s) when making this
finding. M
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