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CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 16-1672
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER,
MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE AS CODIFIED AT TITLE 11, ENTITLED
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE PERTAINING
DEFINITIONS; RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; FENCING; STRUCTURE AND SITE
AND MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS; COMMON OPEN SPACE AND SITE AMENITY
REQUIREMENTS; SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS FOR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS, FLEX
SPACE AND HOME OCCUPATIONS; TIMELINES FOR SIGNATURES ON DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS; SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS; AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CLEAN UP ITEMS; AND
REFORMAT OF THE MERIDIAN DESIGN MANUAL INCLUDING REDUCING DUPLICATE
GUIDELINES; REMOVING SITE DESIGN AND TRANSPORTATION RELATED GUIDELINES;
EMPHASIZE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS AND CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DESIGN
MANUAL TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS MANUAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS , the Unified Development Code is the official zoning ordinance for the City of Meridian
and provides an opportunity to better support the Comprehensive Plan and provide a tool that is relevant and
contemporary to the needs of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems it to be in the best interest of the health,
safety and welfare of its citizens to incorporate changes to the Unified Development Code within the City of
Meridian pertaining to definitions; residential dimensional standards; fencing; structure and site and multi-
family design standards; common open space and site amenity requirements; specific use standards for drinking
establishments, flex space and home occupations; timelines for signatures on development agreements;
subdivision design and improvement standards and other miscellaneous sections; and to carry out the policies of
Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan in part by reformatting the Meridian Design Manual including reducing
duplicate guidelines; removing site design and transportation related guidelines; emphasize architectural
elements and change the name of the Design Manual to the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 11, Unified Development Code, of the City of Meridian be amended in part as
follows:
UDC Section To pic Update
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11 -1-1 Bro ken Re ference Upon adoption by the Meridian city council, this title is declared to be and shall
hereafter constitute the official zoning ordinance of the city of Meridian. This title
shall be known and cited as the UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN. The unified development code of the city of Meridian is published by
authority of the Meridian city council, and it shall be kept up to date as provided
in section 1-1-3 of this code. Within this title, the unified development code of the
city of Meridian shall be referred to as "this title".
11 -1A-1 Aband oned def initi on ABANDONED: To cease or discontinue a use or activity for twelve (12) months
without apparent intent to resume.
11 -1A-1 Automobile definition AUTOMOBILE: A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under twelve
thousand (12,000) pounds primarily designed f or transporting passengers and light
cargo upon streets.
11 -1A-1 Dwe lling, seco nd ary
definition
DWELLING, SECONDARY: A habitable dwelling unit established in conjunction
with and subordinate to a single-family dwelling unit constructed on a
foundation and connected to municipal services. The term shall include guest-
house, granny flat, tiny house, carriage house, and garage apartment and
caretaker unit.
11 -1A-1 Fence, semi-private
definition
A fence th at does not restrict or impede vision or sight th rough th e fence by more
than fifty percent (50%).
11 -1A-1 Fl ex space def initi on FLEX SPACE: The use of a site building or portion thereof for small-scale
warehousing and/or light industry with associated offices, and/or retail showroom
space. Flexibility in use of the interior spaces and low scale, attractive exterior
appearance characterize flex buildings.
11 -1A-1 Parking lot def initi on s PARKI NG LOT OVERL AY: Any res urfacing of The add ition of o ne or more lay ers of
pavement over an existing parking lot areas with asphalt or other permanent
material.
PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT RECONSTRUCTION : Removal and replacement of
an existing parking surface done for the purpose of improvement or repair.
11 -2A-3D.3 Acc ess ory detached
structures
3. One detached accessory building that is exempt from a permit as defined by
the currently adopted International Residential Code that does not exceed one
hundred twenty (120) square feet in area and eight feet (8') or less in height
shall be allowed in the required rear yard. In no case shall an accessory building
be allowed in the street yard or the required side yard.
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Table 11-2A-4 Di me nsio nal stand ar ds
for the R-2 district
Mi nimum prop erty size/dw elling un it (in squ are fee t) 12,000 10,000
Minimum street frontage (in feet) 80 70
Rear setback (in feet) 15
Interior side setback (in feet) 7.5/story
Stre et se tback (in feet) :
Local 20
Collector 25
Street landscape buffer (in feet):
Collector 20
Arterial 25
En tr yway corri dor 35
Interstate 50
Maximum building height (in feet) 35
Mi nimum living area (in square feet): 1,500
Minimum ground floor area for multi-story units (in square feet) 800
Table 11-2A-5 Di me nsio nal stand ar ds
for the R-4 district
Mi nimum prop erty size/dw elling un it (in squ are fee t) 8,000 6000
Minimum street frontage (in feet) 60 50
Rear setback (in feet) 15
Interior side setback (in feet) 5
Stre et se tback to fron t lo ad ed gar age (in feet):
Local 20
Collector 25
All ey 5
Street setback to living area and/or side loaded garage (in feet):
Local 15
Collector 25
All ey 5
Street landscape buffer (in feet):
Coll ect or 20
Arterial 25
En tr yway corri dor 35
Interstate 50
Maximum building height (in feet) 35
Mi nimum living area (in square feet):
Detached 1,400
Attached 800
Minimum ground floor area for multi-story units (in feet) 800
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Table 11-2A-6 Di me nsio nal stand ar ds
for the R-8 district
Mi nimum prop erty size/dw elling un it (in squ are fee t) 5,000 4000
Single-family detached dwelling unit with garage facing the front property line 5,000
Single-family detached dwelling unit with common driveway, alley loaded garage,
Singl e-family attached an d two-family dup lex dwe ll ing un it 4,000
Any corner property 5,000
Minimum street frontage single family detached dwelling unit (in feet): With garage
Minimum street frontage -single family attached, townhouse, and two-family dup
Mi nimum str eet fron tage (in fee t) 50 40
With alley loaded ga rage, side entry garage , or private mew lots 32
Stre et se tback to garage (in feet):
Local 20
Collector 25
Alley 5
Stre et se tback to li ving area (in fee t):
Local 15 10
Collector 25
All ey 5
Interior side setback (in feet) 5
Rear setback (in feet) 12
Street landscape buffer (in feet):
Collector 20
Arterial 25
Entryway corridor 35
Interstate 50
Maxi mum bu ildi ng height (in fee t) 35
Table 11-2A-7 Di me nsio nal stand ar ds
for the R-15 district
Mi nimum prop erty size/dw elling un it (in squ are fee t) 2,400 2000
Mi nimum str eet fron tage (in fee t) 0
Stre et se tback to garage (in feet):
Local 20
Collector 25
Alley 5
Stre et se tback to li ving area (in fee t):
Local 10
Collector 20
All ey 5
Interior side setback (in feet) 3
Rear setback (in feet) 12
Street landscape buffer (in feet):
Collector 20
Arterial 25
Entryway corridor 35
Interstate 50
Maxi mum bu ildi ng height (in fee t) 40
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Use C-N C-C C-G L-O M-E H-E
Co nstr uction sand an d gr ave l mining C C C C C C
Use I-L I-H
Co nstr uction sa nd an d gr ave l mining C P
Use O-T TN-C TN-R
Co nstr uction sa nd an d gr ave l mining C C C
Table 11-2A-8 Di me nsio nal stand ar ds
for the R-40 district
Minimum property size/dwelling unit (in square feet) 1,200 1000
Minimum street frontage (in feet) 0
Rear setback (in feet) 15 12
Interior side setback (in feet) 5/story 3
Street setback to garage (in feet):
Local 20
Collector 25
Alley 5
Street setback to living area (in feet):
Local 10
Collector 20
Alley 5
Street landscape buffer (in feet):
Collector 20
Arterial 25
Entryway corridor 35
Interstate 50
Maximum building height (in feet) 60
Table 11-2B-2
Table 11-2C-2
Table 11-2D-2
Gra vel Mi ning
Table 11 -2B -2 Nursing or Residential C are
Facility
Use C-G
Nursing or residential care facility C
11 -2D -3C.1 Standards applicable in all
traditional neighborhood
districts
1. Street Layout: The street system shall be primarily based on a grid with
connections to the existing street system. Street systems shall be consistent with
section B-1.2.3, street networks, of the “City of Meridian Design Manual”.
11 -2D-4B Standards in the Old Town
District
B. Number of Stories: Minimum number of stories for new construction is two (2)
and/or as set forth in the “City of Meridian Architectural Standards Design Manual”.
11 -2D-4D Standards in the Old Town
District
D. Streetscape Improvements: Streetscape improvements within the area bounded
by Carlton Avenue, East Third Street, Ada Street, and Meridian Road shall be
designed in accord with the city of Meridian downtown streetscape design
guidelines Public Works Design Standards Manual. (Ord. 10- 1463, 11-3-2010, eff.
11-8-2010)
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11-3A-6 Irrigation easements and
common lots
C. Easements: In residential districts, irrigation easements wider than ten feet
(10’) shall be included in a common lot that is a minimum of twenty feet (20’) wide
and outside of a fenced area, unless modified by City Council at a public hearing
with notice to surrounding property owners.
DC. Impeding Movement Of Water Prohibited: For any irrigation or drainage ditch
not within the jurisdiction of an irrigation or drainage district, piping shall not
impede the movement of the amount of water crossing the property prior to
development or the amount of water deliver ed to downstream properties.
ED. Natural Drainage Courses: All natural drainage courses shall be left
undisturbed or be improved in a manner that will improve the hydraulics and
ease of maintenance of the channel. Relocation of natural swales is acceptable if
the hydraulics and ease of maintenance are provided for. The term "natural
drainage course" shall not be deemed to apply to minor swales and depressions
that are located entirely on the applicant's property and which serve a relatively
small area where runoff is infrequent. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
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11 -3A-7A .7 Co mmon area fe ncing 7. Regula tio ns for fences along abutting path ways an d comm on op en sp ace areas
lots are set forth below. These regulations are intended to assist in the
implementation of CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design)
strategies to reduce the incidence of crime and improve the quality of life. See
figure 1 of this section.
a. The developer is responsible for constructing fences adjacent abutting
micropathways connections and common open space areas lots to distinguish
common from private areas.
b. Fences adjacent abutting all pathways, and common open space lots not entirely
visible from a public street shall be:
1) An open vision or semi-private fence up to six feet (6') in height, as it provides
visibility from adjacent homes or buildings;
2) A closed vision fence up to six feet (6’) in height may be allowed if the lot depth
does not exceed one (1) lot, connects directly to a public school or a park and is
visible from a public street; or
3) If closed vision fencing is used, it shall not exceed four feet (4') in height. This
does not allow four feet (4') of closed vision fence with two feet (2') of open
vision fencing. An additional two feet (2’) in height of open vision fencing
may be provided to the top section of the fence.
c. Other fences located within the rear or side yard of properties abutting pathways
and common open space lots not entirely visible from a public
street shall be set back a minimum of eight feet (8') from the property line. Within
the rear yard other fences shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the property
width.
d. These restrictions are intended to apply to fencing along interior common open
space areas lots and pathways that are not entirely visible from a public street.
They are not intended to apply to street buffers or entryway landscaping strips.
These restrictions are not intended to require fencing on interior common open
space.
11 -3A-7C.8 All ey Fenci ng 8. Rear yard of alley accessed properties and alley side yard properties: All fences
within the required rear yard shall comply with the fencing standards in accord with
UDC 11-3A-7A.7. Fences shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5’) from the alley
(measured from property line).
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Figure 1 Fence Regulations
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11 -3A-19A and B Structure and site design
standards
A. Minimum Standards: The following minimum standards shall apply in addition to the
detailed guidelines as set forth in the "City Of Meridian Architectural Standards Design
Manual":
1. Architectural Character: Buildings shall be designed in accord with the “City of Meridian
Architectural Standards Manual.
a. Facades: Building facades visible from a public street or public space shall incorporate
modulations in the facade, including, but not limited to, projections, recesses, and step backs
that articulate wall planes and break up building mass. Facades shall be modulated and
articulated in accord with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual".
b. Primary Entrance(s): The primary building entrance(s) shall be clearly defined by the
architectural design of the building.
c. Rooflines: Roof design shall provide variations in profile through modulation and/or
articulation in accord with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual", including, but not limited
to, the following: 1) overhanging eaves; 2) sloped roofs; 3) two (2) or more roof planes; 4)
varying parapet heights; and 5) cornices.
d. Pattern Variations: Architectu ral building design shall not create blank wall segments along
public streets and/or adjacent public spaces. Architectural elements, including, but not
limited to, windows, awnings and arcades, shall have color, texture and/or materials to
mitigate blank walls.
e. Mechanical Equipment: All ground level mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
height of the unit as viewed from the property line. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall
be screened as viewed from the farthest edge of the adjoining right of way.
2. Materials:
a. Exterior building designs shall demonstrate the appearance and use of high quality
materials, including, but not limited to, stone, brick, wood or other natural materials, tinted
or textured masonry block, textured or architecturally detailed concrete panels, or stucco or
stucco like synthetic materials.
b. Smooth faced concrete block, prefabricated steel panels, and/or vinyl are prohibited as
finish materials but may be approved as accent materials in accord with the "City Of Meri dian
Design Manual".
c. Untextured concrete panels are prohibited as finish and/or accent materials. (Ord. 09-
1394, 3-3-2009, eff. retroactive to 2-4-2009)
3. Parking Lots:
3.4. Pedestrian Walkways:
B. Alternative Compliance: If: 1) the location of existing buildings or structures prevents
conformance with the standards of this section and/or the guidelines of the "City Of Meridian
Design Manual", or 2) strict adherence to such standards and/or guidelines would create
inconsistency in the design objectives of the proposed development, the director may
consider an alternative design proposal through the alternative compliance provisions as set
forth in section 11-5B-5 of this title. The director may approve, or recommend approval of,
such an alternative compliance proposal when the overall design, as proposed by the
applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the requirements of this section and the "City Of
Meridian Design Manual" and is not detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare.
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11 -3B -7C.5a La ndscaping within right of
way
a. If the unimproved street right of way is ten feet (10’) or greater from the edge of
pavement to edge of sidewalk or property line, and street widening project is not in
the transportation authority’s five (5) year funded plan, the developer shall
maintain a ten foot (10’) compacted shoulder meeting the construction standards
of the transportation authority and landscape the remainder with lawn of other
vegetative ground cover.
11 -3B-8B.2 Parking lot reco nstr uction 2. For parking lot reconstruction, exclusive of sealing, striping, or overlaying
repaving, all current landscape standards of this section shall be met, unless
approved as set forth in section 11-1B-4 of this title.
TABLE 11-3C-6 Parking pad for alley
loaded units
Note 2. The parking pad shall be measured from edge of sidewalk or edge of
paved travel lane (public street, private street, or alley) where no sidewalk exists.
For alley accessed properties the parking pad is not required in front of the garage
if the garage is located at the five (5) foot setback to the rear property line; the
required parking pad must be provided along the side of the garage unless
equivalent off -street parking, as determined by the director, is provided in accord
with UDC Table 11-3C-5.
11 -3C-6B.1 and 2 Requ ir ed nu mber of of f
street parking spaces
1. In all com mercial an d res identi al distric ts th e requ ir eme nt shall be on e sp ace for
every five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area, except for
self-service storage facilities which shall only require parking based on the gross
floor area of any office space.
2. In all industrial districts the requirement shall be one space for every two
thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area , except for self-service storage
facilities which shall only require parking based on the gross floor area of the
office space.
11 -3D-5A. 5 Setbac ks an d Sign
location of freestanding
signs
5. All subdivision identification signs shall meet the setback standards in subsection
11-3D-8A3 of this article. No part of a subdivision identification sign, including the
footing, shall be located closer than one foot (1’) from any street property line and
five feet (5’) from any rear or interior side property line, unless greater separation is
required.
11-3G-3C1.e and f Qualified open space e. Picnic area which includes tables, benches and a structure for shade;
f. Additional five percent (5%) qualified open space of at least 20,000 square
fee t
11 -4-3-10B Dri nki ng Estab li shm ent B. The drinking establishment shall not be located within three hundred feet
(300') of a property used for a church or any other place of worship, or any public
or private education institution, Nnor shall the drinking establishment be located
within one thousand feet (1,000') of an adult entertainment establishment;
provided, that this limitation shall not apply to any duly licensed premises that at
the time of licensing did not come within the restricted area but subsequent to
licensing came therein ; the expansion of an existing establishment may be
allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit as set forth in section 11-
5B-6 of this title.
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11 -4-3-18 Fl ex space FL EX SPAC E:
A. Office and/or retail showroom areas shall comprise a minimum of thirty percent
(30%) of the structure and/or tenant space.
B. Light industry and warehousing shall not comprise more than seventy percent
(70%) of the tenant space.
C. In the C-C, C-G and M-E districts, roll-up doors shall not be visible from a public
street.
D. Except in the I-L and I-H districts, loading docks are prohibited.
E. Retail use shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of leasable area in any
tenant space.
11 -4-3-21B Home occu pation B. The home occu pation sh all be condu cted entirely in th e dwe lli ng, and not more
than twenty five percent (25%) of the gross floor area overall living
area of said dwelling shall be used for a home occupation or for storing goods
associated with the home occupation. Materials may be stored in an attached
garage or storage area, An attached garage may be used for a home occupation
provided it shall not reduce the required off street parking below the standard
established for that district and the area being used for the home occupation is
calculated to be no greater than twenty five percent (25%) of the overall living
area of the dwelling.
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11 -4-3-27B.6, E, F
and G
Multi -family development B. Site Design:
6. The parking shall meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 3, “Regulations
Applying To All Districts”, of this title. and shall be in accord with the “City of
Meridian Design Manual”.
E. Architectural Character:
1. All building elevations shall have a minimum portion of the elevation devoted to
architectural features designed to provide articulation and variety. These features
shall include, but are not limited to, windows, bays and offsetting walls, in accord
with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual".
2. Main entrances, which are the primary point(s) of entry where the majority of
building users will enter and leave, shall be designed as an obvious entrance and
focal point of the building through architectural treatment, lighting, and address
identification.
3. Entrances shall be adequately covered, recessed, or treated with a permanent
architectural feature in such a way that weather protection is provided.
4. Roof forms shall be distinctive and include variety and detail when viewed from
the street. Sloped roofs shall have a significant pitch. Flat roofs should include
distinctive cornice treatments.
5. Exterior building materials and finishes shall convey an impression of
permanence and durability. Materials such as masonry, stone, stucco, wood, terra
cotta, and tile are encouraged.
6. Windows are required to allow views to exterior activity areas or vistas. Windows
shall be provided on any building facing any common area used for children's
recreation.
7. All roof and wall mounted mechanical, electrical, communications, and service
equipment should be screened from public view from the adjacent public streets
and properties by th e use of parapets, walls, fences, enclosures, or by other suitable
means.
F. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Development shall meet the minimum landscaping requirements in accord with
chapter 3, "Regulations Applying To All Districts", of this title. and shall be in accord
with the "City Of Meridian Design Manual".
FG. Maintenance And Ownership Responsibilities: All multi-family developments
shall record legally binding documents that state the maintenance and ownership
responsibilities for the management of the development, including, but not limited
to, structures, parking, common areas, and other development features.
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11 -5A -2C.6 Duties and Authority 6. The director may convene a committee of design professionals to provide
recommendations on the interpr etation and application of the guidelines contained
in the "City Of Meridian Architectural Standards Design Manual". The committee
may also review and make recommendations on alternative compliance requests
related to administrative design review. The director shall review and act on
recommendations from the committee and shall issue a final determination.
11 -5B-1A and B CZC pu rpose an d
applicability (DR/Exterior
mods only to an existing
building)
A. Purpose : The pu rpose of the cert ificate of zoning compli ance is to ensure th at all
new building construction or additions, site alterations and/or the
establishment of a new use complies with all of the provisions of this
title before any construction on the site is started and/or the use is
established.
B. Applicability: These provisions apply to all requests for permits that involve new
building construction , building additions, exterior site alterations and/or the
establishment of a new use. These provisions do not apply to tenant interior
building improvements where the footprint of the existing structure is not enlarged
or to exterior building alterations, including, but not limited to: the addition,
removal, or modification of architectural elements, such as doors, windows,
awnings, and arcades; building remodels where all or a portion of a structure is
modified, including entrances, facades, and rooflines, and building expansions; a
change in exterior materials and/or color scheme; or any other alteration that
modifies the exterior appearance of the building. These provisions do not apply to
single-family detached dwellings and/or secondary dwellings.
11-5B-1C 3 and 4 CZC expiration
clarifications
3. Certificates of zoning compliance issued in conjunction with a proposed use
shall expire if said use has not commenced within one year of the date of
issuance of the certificate of zoning compliance.
4. Certificates of zoning compliance issued in conjunction with construction or
alteration of a structure shall expire if said construction, or alteration, or the use
has not commenced within one year of the date of issuance of the certificate of
zoning compliance.
54. The certificate of zoning compliance may require inspections and approvals
specified in the approval of the application.
11 -5B-3D.2 Timeframe to obtain
signature on new and
amended DA’s
2. The city may requ ire a de velo pme nt agr eement in con junction with th e
annexation or rezone pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-6511A. When
required, said development agreement shall be signed by the property owner
and returned to the city within six (6) months two (2) years of the city council
granting annexation and/or rezone.
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11-5B-3F.2 and 3 2. A development agreement may be modified by the city or an affected party
of the development agreement. Decision on the development agreement
modification is made by the city council in accord with chapter 5,
“Administration”, of this title. When approved, said development agreement
shall be signed by the property owner(s) and returned to the city within six (6)
months two (2) years of the city council granting the modification.
3. A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to
signature of the agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the
time allowed for the agreement to be signed and returned to the City if filed
prior to the end of the six (6) months two (2) year approval period.
11-5B-5B.2f Alternative Compliance f. The proposed architectural and/or site design demonstrates consistency with
the "City Of Meridian Design Manual"; or
g. Additional environmental quality improvements would result from the
alternative compliance.
11-5B-6E.10 Additional findings for
construction of sand and
gravel mining
10. Additional findings for construction sand and gravel mining:
a. That the duration and intensity of the proposed mining activities are
appropriately addressed in the conditions of approval;
b. That the environmental impacts of the proposed mining activities are
appropriately addressed in the conditions of approval, including but not limited
to dust, groundwater safety, stormwater runoff, slope stability, and
preservation of natural resources;
c. That the noise impacts and hours of operation of the proposed mining
activities are appropriately addressed in the conditions of approval; and
d. That timing and responsible party of implementing approved reclamation
plans are appropriately addressed in the conditions of approval.
11-5B-8B.3 and 4
Administrative Design
Review
3. Administrative design review shall be required for all exterior building
alterations, including, but not limited to: the addition, removal, or
modification of architectural elements, such as doors, windows, awnings, and
arcades; building remodels where all or a portion of a structure is modified,
including entrances, facades, rooflines, and building expansions; a change in
exterior materials and/or color scheme; or any other alteration that modifies
the exterior appearance of the building, approved conditions, and/or the
requirements in this title and/or the "City of Meridian Architectural Standards
Design Manual".
4. Administrative design review shall be required for all site alterations,
including, but not limited to: the addition, removal, or modification of site
improvements and/or features, such as access, parking, and landscaping, or
any other alteration that modifies the site, approved conditions, and/or the
requirements in this title and/or the "City Of Meridian Architectural Standards
Design Manual".
11-513-8C.3
Administrative Design
3. The director shall apply the standards listed in section 11-3A-19 of this title
Review
and the guidelines as set forth in the "City Of Meridian Architectural Standards
DesioR Manual" to review the administrative design review request.
11-56-8D
Administrative Design
D. Required Findings: In order to grant approval for an administrative design
Review
review, the director shall determine that the proposed structural and/or site
designs conform to the standards and meet or exceed the intent of the "City
Of Meridian Architectural Standards Design Manual".
11 -6C -3A.
Subdivision design
A. Compliance:
standards
1. Through properties are prohibited except where it is shown that unusual
topography or other conditions make it impossible to meet this requirement.
Through properties shall be limited to one street access on one frontage,
designated by a note on the final plat.
2. The plat shall comply with all applicable requirements as set forth on
Chapter 2 "District Regulations", of this title.
3. The plat shall comply with all applicable requirements as set forth in
Chapter 3, "Regulations Applying To All Districts", of this title.
Section 2. That the reformatting of the Meridian Design Manual including reducing duplicate
guidelines; removing site design and transportation related guidelines; emphasize architectural elements and
change the name of the Design Manual to the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual is hereby
approved.
Section 3. That all other provisions of Title 11 as they relate to the Unified Development Code remain
unchanged.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of February, 2016.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of February, 2016.
APPROVED:
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FEBRUARY 2016 UPDATE
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