02-955 City Code Subd Ord Zoning Amdment NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OR ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 02-955
PROVIDING FOR A ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian adopting zoning regulations and subdivision and
development amendments for the City of Meridian; providing for either deletions,
additions and/or revisions to the Definitions in Section 11-2-2; providing for deletions
and/or additions to Section 11-8-1-A to the Residential Zoning Schedule Of Use Control;
providing for deletions and/or revisions to Section 11-9-1 of the Zoning Schedule Of
Bulk And Coverage Controls; providing for revisions to 11-10-7 pertaining to duplex
minimum sizes and garage requirements and to change the title, and deleting and/or
adding language; providing for deletions and/or additions to Section 12-4-6D 1. and 2. to
the Zero-Lot-Line Building Lot Design Standards; providing for a new Section 12-4-14
pertaining to known as Common Drive Design Standards; providing for deletions and/or
additions to Section 12-6-2 for Planned Development Standards; providing'for deletions
and/or additions to Section 12-6-4 A to Residential Uses; and providing for effect of
invalidity; providing that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict are repealed and
rescinded; and providing an effective date.
A full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of
Meridian, 33 East Idaho, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall become effective on the
t/'~r~ day of
Mayor and City Council
,2002.
By: William G. Berg, Jr., City Clerk
First Reading: ~--./2~--t9 Z.-- ~...._rO.x~O~r ~.~ .~/,,? ..2
t,a suant. Code
Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as a~l'
50-902: YES ~ NO
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO. 02- q~'-~"
C/C 05/21/02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 2 OF
TITLE 11 DEFINITIONS PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, DELETION OF
DEFINITIONS AND REVISING DEFINITIONS, AND AMENDING SUBSECTION A. OF
SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 8 TITLE 11 RESIDENTIAL ZONING SCHEDULE OF USE
CONTROLTO ADD ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE AND DELETE LANGUAGE; AND AMENDING
SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 11 ZONING SCHEDULE OF BULK AND COVERAGE
CONTROLS TO DELETE LANGUAGE AND ADD ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE; AND
AMENDING SECTION 7 OF CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 11 DUPLEX MINIMUM SIZE AND
GARAGE REQUIREMENT TO CHANGE THE TITLE AND TO ADD LANGUAGE AND
DELETE LANGUAGE; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION D. 1. AND 2. OF SECTION 6 OF
CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 12 ZERO-LOT-LINE BUILDING LOTS TO ADD LANGUAGE AND
DELETE LANGUAGE; AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 14 OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 12
TO BE ENTITLED COMMON DRIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION
6. SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 12 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO
ADD LANGUAGE AND DELETE LANGUAGE; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION A OF
SECTION 4 OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 12 RESIDENTIAL USES TO ADD LANGUAGE AND
DELETE LANGUAGE; OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS AND SUBDIVISION AND
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES MERIDIAN CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS TO
BE REPEALED, RESCINDED AND ANNULLED; PROVIDING VALIDITY; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF ADA, STATE OF IDAHO:
SECTION 1: That Section 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 11 Definitions, be, and the same is hereby amended by
adding additional definitions, deletion of definitions and revising definitions, and the same shall read as
follows:
11-2-2: DEFINITIONS:
ACCESSORY USE OR
STRUCTURE:
A use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily
incidental and subordinate, to the principal use or structure. An
accessory use or structure does not alter the essential characteristics of
the principal permitted use and does not include a building which is
defined herein as a "dwelling unit".
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE ll AND TITLE 12
ADMINISTRATOR:
AESTHETIC:
AGRICULTURE:
ALLEY:
ALLOWED USES:
AMENITY:
APARTMENT:
APARTMENT HOUSE:
APPEAL:
A designated member of the City staff who is appointed by the Mayor,
and confirmed by the Council, to administer this Title.
Those qualities of a development or natural feature which contribute to
a pleasant environment.
The use of land for farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture,
horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, animal and poultry husbandry and
the necessary accessory uses for packing, treating or storing the
produce, provided, however, that:
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The operation of any such accessory uses shall be secondary to
that of normal agricultural activities; and
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The above uses shall not include the feeding or sheltering of
animals or poultry in penned enclosures within one hundred
feet (100') of any residential zoning district. Agriculture does
not include the operation or maintenance of a commercial
stockyard or feed yard where large numbers of livestock are
fed concentrated feeds, particularly for the purpose of fattening
for market.
A public or private way with an improved driving surface of not less
than sixteen feet (16') nor more than twenty feet (20') wide and with a
platted width not wider than necessary to accommodate said driving
surface, drainage, utilities, fencing and appurtenant facilities, affording
only secondary means of access to abutting property at the back or side
of a property.
Same as "permitted use".
Attractive, pleasant or agreeable qualities associated with the design of
a development or buildings and equipment.
A room or suite of rooms in a multiple-family structure which is
arranged, designed or used as a single housekeeping unit and has
complete and permanently installed kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented,
leased, let or hired out to be occupied as the home or residence of three
(3) or more families living independently of each other and doing their
own cooking in said building.
A request for a rehearing or reconsideration or a request to a higher
authority for a change of the decision on the application, usually
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APPLICANT:
APPLICATION:
ARCHITECT:
AREA
REQUIREMENT:
AREAWIDE WASTE
TREATMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN
(208 PLAN):
AUTOMOBLE
WRECKING YARD:
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR:
because said application has been denied or approved with the
conditions by the Administrator, Commission or Council. This Title
sets forth the procedure which must be followed in the filing of an
appeal. A time element is stated, and the applicant must take action
within this period. An appeal must also be filed on appropriate forms
which have been adopted pursuant to this Title.
Any person initiating an application for subdividing or development of
land for the building or modification of any improvement on land.
Applicant also includes any person submitting a request for rezone,
conditional use, accessory use, annexation, or request to be allowed to
make any application authorized under this Title.
Proposals which are initiated by a person to the Commission and
Council for consideration. An application shall include, but not be
limited to, zoning amendments, conditional use permits, variances,
preliminary development plans or plats, final development plans or
plats, appeals, certificates of zoning compliance, certificates of
occupancy and annexation.
A person who is qualified by reason of his knowledge of mathematics,
the arts, the physical sciences and the principals of architecture
acquired by professional education and experience, to engage in the
practice of architecture, Idaho Code section 54-301.
The designation given to the specific requirements set forth in a zone
or district by the Zoning Ordinance text. Area requirements refer to
the numerical standards established for a lot and building coverage in a
particular district.
Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments
of 1972 calls for a rational program for cleaner water by 1983. The
208 Plan, known as the "1977 Ada/Canyon Area -wide Waste
Treatment Management Plan", requires the development of water
quality solutions by State and local levels of government.
Premises on which two (2) or more currently non-licensed motor
vehicles or two (2) or more Motor vehicles not in operating condition
are standing more than thirty (30) days and are dismantled or stored.
"Motor vehicles" includes also mobile homes, trailers or trucks. Fully
enclosed buildings are exempt from this definition.
The repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles or parts
thereof, including collision service, painting and steam cleaning of
vehicles.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE l~ AND TITLE
BABYSITTING:
BASEMENT:
BLOCK:
BOARDING OR LODGING
HOUSE:
BUFFER STRIP OR ZONE:
BUILDING:
BUILDING, ACCESSORY:
BUILDING, EXISTING:
BUILDING, HEIGHT:
BUILDING,
The act of caring for children for consideration while the parents or
usual guardians are absent. If it is performed in the child's own home
or all the children are brothers and sisters of each other, this definition
shall not be restricted as to the number of children. If it is performed
in the babysitter's home for children who are not all brothers and
sisters, this definition of babysitting shall be restricted to three (3)
children not any of which are related as brothers or sisters.
Babysitting is further defined as being performed on a sporadic basis
and not on an every weekday basis. It is not to be confused with
daycare or the definition of a childcare facility.
A portion of a building all or partly underground but having at least
one-half (2) of its height below the average level of the adjoining
ground.
A group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined boundaries,
usually streets.
A building (other than a hotel, motel or restaurant) where meals and/or
lodging are provided for compensation to three (3) or more persons
who are not members of the householder's family.
An area established to protect one type of land use from possible
undesirable characteristics of another, as between industrial and
residential zones. The more intensive utilization of land to provide
screening from that of the less intensive.
Any structure securely fixed to the land, and which is designed or
intended for the shelter, enclosure or protection of persons, animals,
chattels or property of any kind.
A subordinate building detached from, but located on the same lot as
the principal building, the use of which is incidental and accessory to
that of the main building or use. (For illustration, see 11-20-1 of this
Title.)
A building erected prior to the effective date of this Title or one for
which a legal building permit has been issued as of the effective date
of this Title's initial adoption on April 2, 1984.
The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the
proposed finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point
of the roof for flat roofs, to the deck line of mansard roofs, and the top
of building walls for gable, hip and gambrel roofs.
Any building which does not conform to the requirements of this Title.
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NONCONFORMING:
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL:
BUILDING SETBACK LINE:
BUILDING SITE:
BULK:
CARPORT:
CEMETERY:
CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY:
CHILD CARE FACILITY:
A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot
on which said building is situated. Every dwelling in any R District is
a principal building. (For illustration, see Section 11-20-1 of this
Title.)
An imaginary line established by this Title that requires all buildings
to be set back from lot lines. (For illustration, see Section 11-20-1 of
this Title.)
An area proposed or provided and improved by grading, filling,
excavation or other means for erecting pads for buildings.
A term used to describe the size and relationships of buildings and
other structures, spaces, streets and parking and overall land area.
A covered shelter for no more than three (3) automobiles open on two
(2) or more sides.
Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the human or animal
dead and dedicated for purposes, including crematories, mausoleums
and mortuaries if operated in connection with and within the
boundaries of such cemetery for which perpetual care and maintenance
is provided.
A certificate which is issued by the Building Inspector to indicate that,
after construction of the building has been completed, or a use in an
existing building has been changed, the purpose for which the building
was constructed or changed is capable of being carded out in
accordance with the terms of this Title. A structure cannot be
occupied until a certificate of occupancy and license have been issued.
Any home, structure, or place where non-medical care, protection, m
supervision is regularly provided to children under fourteen (14) year:
of age, for periods less than twenty four (24) hours per day, while th{
parents or guardians are not on the premises. There are three (3) type'.
of childcare facilities:
A. Family Childcare Home: A childcare facility which provide:
care for five (5) or fewer children throughout the day.
B. Group Childcare Home: A childcare facility which provide:
care for six (6) to twelve (12) children throughout the day.
ZONING REGULATIONS AND SUBDMSION AND
DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE ll AND TITLE 12
CITY:
CLINIC (MEDICAL, DENTAL,
OPTICAL):
CLUB OR LODGE:
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
(INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL):
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
(RESIDENTIAL):
COMMERCIAL USE OR
BUSINESS:
COMMISSION:
C. Childcare Center: A childcare facility which provides care for
more than twelve (12) children throughout the day.
It should be noted that in determining the type of childcare facility that
is being operated, the total number of children cared for during the day
and not the number of children at the facility at any one time is
determinative.
The City of Meridian which has jurisdiction over the land under
consideration in this Title.
A building (other than a hospital) used by one or more health care
practitioners for the purpose of care, diagnosis or treatment of sick,
ailing, infirm, or injured patients, or those who are in need of medical
and surgical attention, but which building does not provide board,
room or regular hospital care and services.
A building or portion thereof on premises owned or operated by a
nonprofit organized association of persons for a social, literary,
political, educational, recreational or similar purpose primarily for the
exclusive use of enrolled members and their guests, but not including
any organization, group or association, the principal activity of whicl:
is to render a service usually and ordinarily carded on as a business.
Units which are concentrated in one area, and served by common
parking roads and utilities.
Units which are concentrated in one area and surrounded by common
open space.
The purchase, sale or other transaction involving the handling or
disposition of any article, substance or commodity, or management o
office buildings, offices for recreational, entertainment or amusemen
enterprises, or the maintenance and use of offices by professions an~
trades rendering services. The purchase, sale or other transaction:
involving the handling or disposition of any article, substance o
commodity, or the dispensing of services for livelihood or profit
ownership or management of office buildings, offices for recreational
entertainment or amusement enterprises or the maintenance and use o
offices by professions and trades rendering services is included in thi:
definition.
The Planning and Zoning Commission which is appointed by th
Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE il AND TITLE 19
COMMITTEE OR SPECIAL
COMMISSION:
COMMON DRIVE:
COMMUNITY SHOPPING
CENTER (COMMERCIAL):
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
CONDITIONAL USE:
CONDITIONAL USE
CONDOMINIUM:
CONTIGUOUS:
CONTRACTOR YARD:
CONVALESCENT OR
NURSING HOME, REST
HOME:
A group of citizens as appointed by the Mayor of the City of Meridian
and confirmed by the Council, or appointed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to implement the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan or to assist with technical evaluation of
subdivisions, development or special plans and to make
recommendations to the Commission and Council.
A driveway serving up to four dwelling units.
A shopping center the size of which generally falls between
neighborhood and regional shopping centers. Generally one hundred
thousand to four hundred thousand (100,000 to 400,000) square feet of
gross floor space on a site of eight to thirty (8 to 30) acres.
The Comprehensive Plan which has been officially adopted by the
City of Meridian, Idaho.~
Same as "special use". A utilization of land having characteristics
such that it may be allowed in a particular zoning district only after
review by the Commission and Council, and granting of approval
imposing conditions deemed necessary to make the proposed use
compatible with other uses in the area.
Same as special use permit: Permit issued to allow a conditional use.
A system of individual fee ownership of units in a multi-unit structure
which is usually combined with joint ownership of common areas of
the structure and land.
Two (2) parcels of land which, at some point, have a common border.
Any parcel of land used for storage, maintenance or processing
incidental to the business of building, hauling, excavation, demolition
or similar activity and including any parcel of land used for the
incidental repair of machinery used for any of the above listed
activities.
Any home, place or institution which operates or maintains facilities
providing convalescent, or chronic care, or both, for a period in excess
of twenty four (24) consecutive hours for two (2) or more patients not
related by blood or marriage to the operator, and said patients, who by
reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to properly care for
themselves.
i See Appendix to this Code.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 11 AND TITLE
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CONVENIENCE CENTERS:
CONVENIENCE STORE:
COUNCIL:
COURT:
COVENANT:
CULVERT:
DAIRY FARM:
DEDICATION:
DEGRADATION:
DENSITY:
DEVELOPED AREA:
A commercial development offering goods at retail and personal
services to a limited area in population.
A store offering goods, including gasoline, for sale at retail. The
offering for sale of services or goods pertaining to the repair or
servicing of vehicles shall not be included within this definition of
convenience store. See definition of Service Station.
The elected, legislative and governing body of the City of Meridian,
Idaho.
A space which is open and unobstructed to the sky, on a lot, and
bounded on three (3) or more sides by building walls or fences.
A written promise or plan.
A drain that channels water under a bridge, street, road or driveway.
A farm whose principal function is the production of milk and milk
products and which may include the processing of milk so produced.
A dairy farm further refers to a dairy barn or processing facility or
feeding area where animals are kept, raised or fed in a restricted area.
The setting apart of land or interests in land for use by the public by
ordinance, resolution or entry in the official minutes as by the
recording of a plat. Dedicated land becomes public land upon the
acceptance by the City.
To scale-down the desirability or stability of an area's physical
environment.
A unit of measurement which specifies the number of dwelling units
per acre of land.
A. Gross Density: The number of dwelling units per acre of total land
to be developed, including public right-of-way.
B. Net Density: The number of dwelling units per acre of land when
the acreage involved excludes public and private right of way for
streets and roads.
That portion of development which contains all structures, roads and
site improvements. Common open space shall be deemed to be part of
the developed area.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 11 AND TITLE
8
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANS):
DISTRICT OR ZONE:
DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK:
DOWN-ZONING:
DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT:
DRY LINE SEWER:
DWELLING, MULTI-FAMILY:
DWELLING, SINGLE-
FAMILY DETACHED:
DWELLING, SINGLE-
FAMILY ATTACHED:
DWELLING, THREE-FAMILY
(TRIPLEX):
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
(DUPLEX):
All plats, plans and/or submissions by a subdivider or developer in
whole or in part describing a development and considered by
the Commission and Council.
A portion of the City of Meridian within which certain uniform
regulations and requirements or various combinations thereof apply
under provisions of this Title. The letter "R" shall represent the
residential districts, with the number following the letter "R"
representing the maximum allowable dwelling units per acre. The
letter "C" shall represent the commercial districts. The letter "I" shall
represent the industrial district. The letters "LO" shall represent the
limited office district.
Cattle, dairy animals, sheep, goats and other grazing animals as would
be found on a normal farm livestock operation.
An action by an entity authorized to adjust zoning regulations which
results in the lowering of the zoning classification of a given tract,
tracts or area to a lesser land use; for example, an adjustment from
commercial to residential land use.
An establishment (other than a service station or truck stop) which is
designed to accommodate the motor vehicles and patrons in such
manner as to permit the occupants of such vehicles, while remaining
therein, to make a purchase or to receive services.
Sewer lines which have been installed as per City specifications before
connections to a Municipal wastewater treatment facility become a
reality.
A dwelling consisting of four (4) or more attached dwelling units.
A dwclling structure consisting of a single dwelling unit only,
separated from other dwelling units by open space.
A structure consisting of two (2) side-by-side dwelling units
where one single-family dwelling shares a common wall and a zero-
lot-line with one other single-family dwelling, each on a single lot.
A dwelling consisting of three (3) attached dwelling
units.
A dwclling structure on a single lot that is designed to be used
by two (2) families consisting of two (2) dwelling units which
may be either attached side by side or one above the other.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 11 AND TITLE 12
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DWELLING UNIT:
EASEMENT:
ENGINEER AND
PROFESSIONAL
ENG/NEER:
ENTERTAINMENT
FACILITIES
(COMMERCIAL):
EXCLUSIVE ZONING:
FAMILY:
FENCE:
FENCE, OPEN:
FLOODPLAIN:
FLOOR AREA, NET:
Any building or portion thereof which meets adopted building codes
and is used as a residence or living quarters of one or more persons.
A permanent or temporary limited right of use of land for specific
purposes.
A person who is qualified by reason of his knowledge of mathematics,
the physical sciences, and the principles of engineering acquired by
professional education and practical experience, to engage in the
practice of professional engineering. See Idaho Code section 54-
1202(a) and (b).
Any structure housing any "for profit" activity, which is generally
related to the entertainment field, such as motion picture theaters,
tavems, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, bowling alleys, and similar
entertainment activities.
This is a term applied to a district on the Zoning Map in which only
one type of land use is permitted. There may be several variations of
the type of land use, but only one category is allowed. Illustrative of
this is where an area has been designated as an industrial district and
the ordinance text then sets forth the permitted uses and requirements
therefor. The text of an exclusive ordinance will indicate that only
industrial development will be allowed in this zone. With the
exception of conditional uses, all other uses such as residential and
commercial will be prohibited.
A person living alone or two (2) or more persons living together as a
single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit as distinguished from a
group occupying a boarding house, lodging house, motel or hotel.
An enclosure; especially, an enclosing barrier, as one to preven]
straying from within or intrusion into.
A fence that does not restrict or impede vision or sight through the
fence by more than twenty percent (20%).
The relatively flat area or low land adjoining the channel of a river.
stream, lake or other body of water which has been or may be covered
by water of a flood of 100-year frequency. The floodplain includes the
channel, floodway and floodway fringe, as established per the
engineering practices as specified by the Army Corps of Engineers.
That portion of the gross floor area of the building occupied by the
listed use or uses and shall include hallways, storage and packagint
space, dressing or restrooms and laboratory or work rooms. However
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE n AND TITLE
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GARAGE, PRIVATE:
GARAGE, PUBLIC:
GLARE:
GOVERNING BODY:
GRADE:
GRADE, ESTABLISHED:
HABITAT:
HARDSHIP:
HEALTH AUTHORITY:
HIGHWAY:
HOME OCCUPATIONS,
URBAN AND RURAL:
that floor space within the building reserved for parking or loading of
vehicles and basement space used only for building maintenance and
utilities shall be excluded.
An enclosed accessory building or an accessory portion of the main
building designed and used for indoor parking or storage of vehicles or
boats owned and operated by the occupant of the main dwelling. An
unattached garage is considered to be an accessory building.
A building or portion thereof (except a private garage) used or
designed to be used for the storage of motor vehicles.
To shine with a harsh, uncomfortably bright light.
The Meridian City Council.
The elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the
midpoint of any exterior wall of a building or structure.
The curb line grade at the lot lines as approved by the Ada County
Highway District Engineer or appropriate agency.
The character of the natural environment needed to support native
plant and animal life.
An unusual situation on the part of an individual property owner whicl:
will not permit him to enjoy the full utilization of his property as k,
enjoyed by others in the community. A hardslfip can exist only wher
it is not self-created.
Central District Health Department or Idaho State Health and Welfar.
Department.
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicl,.
maintained when any part is open to the use of the public for vehicula
traffic, with jurisdiction extending to the adjacent property line
including sidewalks, shoulders, berms and rights of way not intende~
for motorized traffic. The term "street" is interchangeable wit'
highway.
Any gainful operation, profession or craft, which is customarily
incidental to or carried on in a dwelling place, and wherein the use i
clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwellin
purposes.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE ll AND TITLE
HOSPITAL:
HOTEL:
IMPACT AREA:
IMPROVEMENT:
INDUSTRIAL:
INGRESS AND EGRESS:
INSTITUTION:
An institution devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of
facilities for the medical or surgical care of patients for twenty four
(24) hours or more. The term "hospital" does not include
convalescent, nursing or boarding homes, or any institution operating
solely for the treatment of mentally ill persons, drug addicts, liquor
addicts or other types of cases necessitating forcible confinement of
patients.
A building containing six (6) or more bedrooms where ovemight
lodging without individual cooking facilities is offered to the public
for compensation, and is primarily for the accommodation of transient
guests. A motel shall not be deemed to be a hotel.
That area duly negotiated and adopted pursuant to Idaho Code section
6%6526 by the City of Meridian and Ada County, State of Idaho, by
means of a separate ordinance. That area shall be governed by the
ordinances of the City of Meridian pertaining to zoning and
development.
Any alteration to the land or other physical constructions associated
with building site developments.
The manufacture, processing and testing of goods and materials,
including the production of power. It does not refer to the growing of
agricultural crops, or the raising of livestock, or the extraction ot
severance of raw materials from the land being classified, but it does
include activities incidental thereto.
Entrance and exit.
Building and land designed to aid individuals in need of mental,
therapeutic, rehabilitative counseling or other correctional services.
An outdoor space where waste, discarded, or salvaged materials are
bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled, stored ot
handled. Junkyard also includes house wrecking and structural steel
materials and equipment, but does not include such places where suct
uses are conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building suet
as pawn shops and establishments for the sale, purchase or storage o:
used furniture and household equipment or for used cars in operabk
condition, or salvaged materials which are incidental to manufactudn~
operations.
Any lot or premises on which three (3) or more dogs and/or cats an(
other household domestic animals more than six (6) months of age arc
housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained, sold or cared for.
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DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE ll AND TITLE
1:
LAND USE:
LAND USE PLAN:
LOADING AND
UNLOADING SPACE,
OFF-STREET:
LOT:
LOT AREA:
LOT, CORNER:
LOT COVERAGE:
LOT, DEPTH:
LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE:
LOT, FLAG LOT:
A term used to indicate the utilization of any piece of land whether it
be lot, plat, tract or acreage. Land use is an indication of the existing
development within a community and becomes the basis to formulate
district boundaries.
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
An open hard-surfaced area of land (other than a street or public way)
in which the principal use is for the standing, loading and unloading of
motor vehicles, tractors or trailers.
A parcel of land created by subdivision which is of sufficient size to
meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage and area and to
provide such yards and other open spaces as are herein required. A lot
shall have frontage on an approved public street or an approved private
street and may consist of: a) a single lot; b) a portion of a lot; and c) a
combination of complete lots, or of portions of lots.
The area of any lot shall be determined exclusive of streets, highways,
alleys, roads, rights of ways, irrigation easements and land which is
used for the conveyance of irrigation water, drainage water, creek or
river flows.
A lot abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection or upon
two (2) parts of the same street, such streets or parts of the same street
forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty five degrees
(135). The point of intersection of the street lines is the "comer".
The area of a zoning lot which is occupied by the principal building,
buildings or accessory buildings and the horizontally projected area of
the lot. The ratio is expressed as a percentage.
The mean horizontal distance between the front and the rear lot lines.
Where the lot is irregular and the lot lines converge, the rear lot line
shall be deemed to be a line at a point where the side lot lines are not
less than ten feet (10') apart. (For illustration, see Section 11-20-1 of
this Title.)
A lot with frontage on two (2) streets.
A lot in the shape of a flag on a pole or similar design. ~ lot shall
havc a minimum frontagc of thirty fcct (30') on a public strcct and
structurc placcd on a flag lot shall havc thc housc facing thc strcct
frontagc.
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LOT, FRONTAGE:
LOT, INTERIOR:
The distance across the lot along the street right-of- way line.
A lot with only one frontage on a street.
LOT LINE, FRONT:
The line separating the lot from the principal street on which it fronts.
LOT LINE, REAR:
The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line or
conforming to lot depth.
LOT LINE, SIDE:
Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line. A side lot line
separating a lot from a street is also called a side street or flanking
street lot line. A side lot line separating a lot from another lot or lots is
also called an interior side lot line.
LOT LINES:
Property lines bounding the lot.
LOT OF RECORD:
A lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the
County Recorder; or a lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, the
description of which has been so recorded.
LOT, THROUGH:
A lot other than a comer lot having frontage on two (2) parallel or
approximately parallel streetS. On a through lot, both street lines shall
be deemed front lot lines.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION:
All subdivisions not able to qualify as a minor subdivision. (defined
below.)
MANUFACTURED
BUILDINGS:
A fabricated, transportable building (other than a mobile home)
designed to be incorporated at a building site into a structure to be
used for residential, commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes
and which has attached to the building a valid insignia which states
that the manufactured building is built in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code2 and applicable laws, roles and regulations. Buildings
to be used for residential purposes shall also include in the insignia
that such building is in compliance with HUD minimum property
standards for such construction.
MANUFACTURING,
EXTRACTIVE:
Any mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, storing, separating,
cleaning or marketing of any mineral natural resource.
MANUFACTURING,
HEAVY:
Manufacturing, processing, assembling, storing, testing and similar
industrial uses which are generally major operations and extensive ix
character, require large sites, open storage and service areas, extensiw
services and facilities, ready access to regional transportation ant
normally generate some nuisances such as smoke, noise, vibration
dust, glare, air pollution or water pollution.
2 See Title xo, Chapter 1 of this Code.
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MANUFACTURING,
LIGHT:
Industrial uses which are usually controlled operations, relatively
clean, quiet and free of objectionable or hazardous elements such as
smoke, noise, odor or dust; which operates and stores within enclosed
structures, and which generate little industrial traffic and no nuisances.
MARQUEE:
A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the
building and projecting over public property.
MEAT PACKING
(COMMERCIAL):
A facility which includes the canning, curing, smoking, salting,
packing and freezing of meat products, or a facility in which meat
products are processed for sale to the retail trade and where the
inspection of meat, meat by-products and meat food products are
maintained.
MINOR SUBDIVISION:
Any subdivision containing not more than four (4) lots fronting on an
existing or proposed street, or the extension of Municipal facilities, or
the creation of any public improvements, and not adversely affecting
the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and not in conflict
with any provision or portion of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Map, Zoning Ordinance or other ordinances.
MOBILE HOME:
A structure transportable in one or more sections which has attached to
the structure a valid insignia which states that the mobile home is in
compliance with Federal mobile home construction and safety
standards (HUD).
MOBILE HOME PARK:
A residential area which involves land under single ownership with
lots rented for the location of mobile homes and provision of facilities
and services to tenants by management.
MOBILE HOME
SUBDIVISION:
A subdivision designed and intended for exclusive mobile home
residential use.
MONUMENT:
Any permanent marker (either concrete, galvanized iron pipe or iron ot
steel rods) used to identify any tract, parcel, lot or street lines, as
specified in Idaho Code section 50-1303.
MOTEL:
A building, or group of buildings on the same premises (whethe~
detached or in connected rows), containing sleeping or dwelling units
independently accessible fi:om the outside, or central hallway, with
garage space or parking space located on the premises, and designed
for, or occupied by, travelers. The term includes, but is not limited to,
any buildings or building groups designated as auto courts, motor
lodges, tourist courts or by any other title or sign intended to identify
them as providing lodging to motorists.
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MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR,
MAJOR:
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR,
MINOR:
MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER
COLLECTION AND
TREATMENT SYSTEM:
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONVENIENCE
CENTER (COMMERCIAL):
NONCONFORMING USE:
NURSERY OR
GREENHOUSE FOR
FLOWERS AND PLANTS
(COMMERCIAL):
OPEN SPACE:
OPEN SPACE (COMMON):
Engine rebuilding or major reconditioning of worn or damaged motor
vehicles, or trailers, collision service, including body, frame or fender
straightening or repair, and overall painting of vehicles within an
enclosed building.
Incidental repairs, replacement of parts and motor service to motor
vehicles, but not including any operation under "Motor Vehicle
Repair, Major".
Meridian City facilities for the central collection and treatment of
domestic wastewater, within the Meridian Urban Service Planning
Area, and provides for the removal of polluting constituents from
wastewater including reduction of biological oxygen demand,
suspended solids, fecal coliform and provides for disinfection of any
discharged water.
A shopping center having approximately thirty thousand to two
hundred thousand (30,000 to 200,000) square feet of gross floor space
and on a site of approximately four to eight (4 to 8) acres of land. It
would provide for the sale of convenience goods (food, drugs and
sundries) and personal neighborhood services for the day-to-day living
of the immediate neighborhood within which it is located.
The use of land or a use of a structure or building which is not in
conformance with the conditions or requirements of this Title.
Land, building structure or combination thereof for the storage,
cultivation and transplanting of live trees, shrubs or plants offered for
sale on the premises including products used for gardening
or landscaping.
An area substantially open to the sky which may be on the same lot
with a building. The area may include (along with the natural
environmental features) water areas, swimming pools, tennis courts
and any other recreational facilities. Streets, parking areas, structures
for habitation, buildings, covered structures and the like shall not be
included.
Any private open space intended for use by occupants of a
development. The space may include, but is not limited to, recreation
areas, landscaped plazas, fountains, sitting areas, natural areas and is
meant to provide an open atmosphere. Common private open space
does not include parking areas, vacant or undeveloped lots, or any
other space which does not contribute to the aesthetic quality of the
development.
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OPEN SPACE (PUBLIC):
ORIGINAL PARCEL
OF LAND:
OWNER:
OWNERSHIP:
PARKING AREA OR LOT
(PRIVATE):
PARKING AREA OR LOT
(PUBLIC):
PARKING SPACE,
OFF-STREET:
PARKS, PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE:
PARTY WALL:
PERFORMANCE OR
DESIGN STANDARDS:
PERFORMANCE OR
Land in public ownership or control which includes, but is not limited
to, parks, recreation areas, water bodies, historical sites, public utility
easements, scenic routes, floodplains, slide areas, areas too steep for
safe construction, wildlife refuges, natural areas, forests, fisheries and
watersheds.
A lot or tract as recorded on any plat of record on file in the office of
the County Recorder or any unplatted contiguous parcel of land held in
one ownership and of record at the effective date of this Title, April 2,
1984.
The person or entity having the ownership of record in the property.
The individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or corporation
who has title of property.
An open, hard-surfaced area (other than a street or public way)
designed, arranged and made available for private passenger
automobiles of occupants of the building or buildings for which the
parking area is developed.
An open, hard-surfaced area (other than a street or public way) to be
used for the storage (for limited periods of time) of operable passenger
automobiles or commercial vehicles and available to the public
whether for compensation, free or as an accommodation to clients or
customers.
For the purpose of this Title, an off-street parking space shall consist
of an area adequate for parking an automobile with dimensions
conforming to the requirements of this Title.
Any area that is predominately open space, used principally for active
or passive recreation, and not used for a profit-making purpose.
A wall adjoining and parallel to the lot line which is used primarily b;y
the party upon whose lot the wall is located. Party walls may share
common foundations.
Standards which are often applied to industrial, residential and
commercial districts and place limits on such things as noise, dust.
glare, smoke, vibration, radioactivity and odors; any proposed use
which cannot meet these standards is not to be allowed, and once a use
has been permitted, it must maintain its ability to meet the standards m
else have its certificate of occupancy revoked.
A financial guarantee by a subdivider or developer deposited and filed
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SURETY BOND:
PERMITTED USE:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(PD):
POULTRY
SLAUGHTERHOUSE
AND/OR POULTRY
PACKING PLANT
(COMMERCIAL):
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES:
PUBLIC NOTICES:
PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITY:
with the City in the amount of the estimated construction cost
guaranteeing the completion of physical improvements according to
plans and specifications within the time prescribed by the agreement
by the developer. The bond involves an amount of money or other
negotiable security which is paid by the subdivider or developer to the
City Clerk and Recorder. The bond also guarantees that the subdivider
or developer will perform all actions required by the governing body
regarding an approved plat or plan, and provides that if the subdivider
or developer defaults and fails to comply with the provisions of an
approved plat or plan, the subdivider, developer or his surety will pay
damages up to the limit of the bond, or the surety will itself complete
the requirements of the approved plat or plan.
The utilization of land which
zoning district as a use by
established for the particular
district.
shall be permitted to take place in a
right, subject only to the standards
district and to any applicable overlay
A type of conditional use in which a parcel of land is planned and
developed as a unit or single entity, under single ownership or
control, containing one or more uses, buildings, common open space
and/or recreation facilities.
All establishments maintained for the slaughtering of poultry or
preparing or processing of poultry products for human consumption in
any farm and wherein said products are so prepared for sale to the
retail outlets.
Structures where those engaged in a profession conduct their business
and activity.
The notice given by the City of Meridian or the applicant, which is
required, which provides notice to the public and area residents around
the area being considered that an application has been filed and that
the City will be holding a hearing at a time certain and date certain and
whereby the public and property owners will have an opportunity to
submit their views and ideas and evidence as to the proposed
development or zoning.
Buildings, power plants or substations, water storage tanks or
reservoirs, public garages or storage areas, water treatment plants or
pumping stations, sewage disposal or pumping plants, and other
similar public service structures owned and/or operated by a public
utility, railroad (whether publicly or privately owned), or a Municipal
or other governmental agency.
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PUBLIC USES:
PUBLIC UTILITY:
QUASI-PUBLIC USE:
REGIONAL SHOPPING
CENTER (COMMERCIAL):
REPAIR:
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
RESERVE STRIP:
RESTAURANT:
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
ROADSIDE STAND:
Public parks, schools, administrative and cultural buildings, and
structures, but not including public land or buildings devoted solely to
the storage and maintenance of equipment and materials and public
service facilities. Also public-owned buildings, fire and police
stations, libraries, post offices and public utility administration
buildings.
Any person, entity or Municipal department that is duly authorized to
furnish to the public under regulation such as, but not limited to,
electricity, gas, steam, telephone, transportation or water.
Churches, Sunday schools, parochial schools, hospitals, convalescent
or retirement homes, colleges and other facilities of an educational,
religious, charitable, philanthropic or nonprofit nature.
The largest of shopping centers which is all-inclusive and self-
sufficient with at least two (2) large department stores as the major
tenants and generally serves a population of approximately one
hundred fifty thousand (150,000) or more. It is a center having over
seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000) square feet of gross floor
space and located on a site greater than seventy-five (75) acres.
The reconstruction, renewal or maintenance of real or personal
property.
Research, development and testing related to such fields as chemical,
pharmaceutical, medical, electrical, transportation, planning and
engineering.
A strip of land between a partial street and adjacent property which is
reserved or held in public ownership for future street extension or
widening.
Any land, building or part thereof (other than a boarding house) where
meals are provided for compensation.
A strip of land dedicated or reserved for use as a public way which
normally includes streets, sidewalks and other public utilities or
service areas. In addition to the roadway, it incorporates the curbs,
special features required by the topography or treatment such as grade
separation, landscaped areas, viaducts and bridges.
A temporary or mobile structure designed or used for the display or
sale of products or services.
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SANITARIUM:
SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN,
ELEMENTARY,
INTERMEDIATE OR HIGH):
SCREENING:
SEAT:
SERVICE STATION:
SETBACK LINE:
SIDEWALK:
SIGN:
A health station or retreat or any place where resident patients are kept
and which specializes in giving clinical, temporary and emergency
services of a medical or surgical nature to patients and injured persons
and general medical practice as distinguished from treatment of mental
and nervous disorders (not excluding surgical and post-surgical
treatment of mental patients) and as licensed by the Idaho State
Department of Health as sanitariums.
An institution of learning (either public or privately supported) which
offers instruction in the several branches of learning and study
required to be taught in the public schools by the State of Idaho. High
school includes junior and senior high.
See definition of Buffer Strip or Zone.
The place at, or the thing on, which one sits. For purposes of
determining the number of off-street parking spaces for certain uses,
the number of seats is the number of seating units installed or indicated
or each eighteen (18) lineal inches of benches, pews, or space for loose
chairs.
Buildings and premises where gasoline, oil, grease, batteries, tires and
motor vehicle accessories may be supplied and dispensed at retail and
where minor motor repair and services may be rendered. Uses
permissible at a service station do not include major body work,
straightening of body parts, painting, welding, storage of automobiles
not in operating condition, or other work involving noise, glare, fumes
or smoke.
A line established by this Title, generally parallel with and measured
from the lot line, defining the limits of a yard in which no buildin~
may be located above ground except as may be provided in this Title
(See Section 11-20-1 of this Title.)
That portion of the road right of way outside the roadway which
improved for the use of pedestrian traffic.
Any structure or natural object, such as a tree, rock, bush, the groun(
itself or part thereof, or device attached thereto or painted o:
represented thereon, which shall be used to attract attention to an3
object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization o
business or which shall display or include any letter, word, mode]
banner, flag, pennant, insignia device or representation used as, o
which is in the nature of an announcement, direction or advertisemenl
For the purpose of this definition, the word "sign" does not include th
flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political uni
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SIGN, OFF-PREMISES:
SIGN, ON-PREMISES:
SITE PLANNING:
SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND
MEAT PACKING
(COMMERCIAL):
SPECIAL USE:
STABLE, PRIVATE:
STABLE, RIDING:
STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS:
STATE:
STOCKYARD OR FEED-
LOT (COMMERCIAL):
STORY:
or any political, educational, charitable, philanthropic, civic,
professional, religious or like campaign, drive, movement or event.
Any sign unrelated to a business or profession conducted or to a
commodity or service sold or offered upon the premises where such
sign is located.
Any sign related to a business or profession conducted or to a
commodity or service sold or offered upon the premises where such
sign is located.
The location of buildings and activities within a physical environment.
A site plan includes shapes and location of buildings and structures,
circulation and parking layouts, landscaping features and numerous
other design factors that relate to the improvement of a parcel of land.
A facility which includes a slaughtering, meat canning, curing,
smoking, salting, packing, rendering or freezing of meat products
or a facility in which meat products are so processed for sale to the
public and where the inspection of meat, meat by-products and meal
food products are maintained.
Same as "conditional use".
A detached accessory structure for the keeping of one or more horses,
mules or cows owned and used by occupant of the premises and nol
for remuneration, hire or sale.
A structure used or designed for the boarding or care of riding horses.
The specifications as specified in this Title and as officially adopted b3
the City.
The State of Idaho.
An enclosure where fowls or animals are kept in a restricted area and
where less than ten percent (10%) of the feed for such poultry o:
livestock is produced by the owner on his immediate, owned farm o:
leased property.
That portion of a building included between the upper surface of an'
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that th
topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between th
upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If th
finished floor level (directly above a basement, cellar or unused unde!
floor space) is more than six feet (6') above grade (as defined herein
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STREET:
STREET, HALF:
STREET LINE:
STREET, PROPOSED:
STREET, RURAL SYSTEM:
for more than fifty percent (50%) of the total perimeter or is more than
twelve feet (12') above grade as defined herein at any point, such
basement, cellar or unused under-floor space shall be considered as a
story.
A right of way which provides vehicular and pedestrian access to
adjacent properties. The term "street" also includes the terms
highway, thoroughfare, parkway, road, route, avenue, boulevard, lane,
place, and other such terms.
A portion of the width of a street, usually along the edge of a
subdivision or development, where the remaining portion of the street
could be provided in another subdivision or development.
A line separating an abutting lot, or parcel, from a street.
The undedicated portion of a street alignment, or proposed widening
of an existing street as proposed on the Ada County Major
Thoroughfares Plan, or any State or Federal highway, the alignment of
which is officially approved.
A. Principal Arterial: A connected rural network of continuous
routes which serves corridor movements having trip length and travel
density characteristics indicative of substantial statewide or interstate
travel.
B. Minor Arterial: In conjunction with the principal arterial
system, the minor arterial road system forms a rural network. Major
characteristics of the system are to link cities, larger towns and provide
inter-county service. These routes are designed to provide for
relatively high overall travel speeds, with minimum interference to
through movement.
C. Major Collector Road: That which provides service to any
county seat not on an arterial route and links these places with nearby
larger towns or cities or with routes of higher classification. Major
collectors serve the more important intra-county travel corridors.
D. Minor Collector Road: That which collects traffic from local
roads and brings developed areas within a reasonable distance of a
collector road. Minor collector roads provide service to the remaining
smaller communities.
E. Local Road: That which provides access to adjacent land and
provides service to travel over relatively short distances.
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STREET, URBAN SYSTEM:
The functional street classification definitions are summarized
descriptions of the functional street guidelines that are used by the
Federal Highway Administration.
A. Principal Arterial: Should carry the major portion of trips
entering and leaving the urban area as well as the majority of the
through-trips desiring to bypass the central city. In addition,
significant inter-area travel (such as between central business districts
and outlying residential areas, between major inner city communities,
or between major suburban centers) should be served by this class of
facilities.
B. Minor Arterial: That which interconnects with, and augments,
the urban principal arterial system and which provides service to trips
of moderate length at a somewhat lower level of travel mobility than
major arterials. Minor arterials place more emphasis on land access
than the higher, principal arterial system.
C. Collector Street: That which provides both land access,
service and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods,
commercial and industrial areas. Collectors also collect traffic from
local streets in residential neighborhoods and channel it into the
arterial system.
D. Local Street: That which comprises all facilities not on the
other of the higher systems. Local streets serve primarily to provide
direct access to abutting land and access to the higher order system.
Examples of local streets are "alleys" (which provide secondary access
at the back or side of a property otherwise abutting a street);
"loopstreets" (a minor street with both terminal points on the same
street or origin); "cul-de-sac" (a street connected to another street at
one end only and provided with a turnaround space at its terminus);
"partial street" (a dedicated right of way providing only a portion of
the required street width, usually along the edge of a subdivision or
tract of land); and "private street" (a parcel of land providing vehicular
and pedestrian access to adjacent properties from a publicly dedicated
right of way and which is recorded in the Ada County Recorder's
office as a perpetual easement to the property owners taking access
therefrom or the ownership of which is vested in the property owners
taking access therefrom). All private street access must be approved
by the Council. Another local street which is utilized often by a city is
"frontage road". It is a local, auxiliary road to, and located on the side
of, an arterial highway for service to abutting property and adjacent
areas and for control access to the property adjoining the highway, and
to maintain circulation of traffic on each side of the highway.
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STRIP, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL:
STRIP ZONING:
STRUCTURAL
ALTERATION:
STRUCTURE:
SUBDIVIDER OR
DEVELOPER:
SUBDIVISION:
A development pattern characterized by lots in a continuous manner
fronting on streets and resulting in numerous access points to the
street.
Zoning usually found along a major roadway which is developed
simply as a pattern following the outline of the road and without
foundation in the comprehensive study or in fact.
Any change in the structural members of a building such as walls,
columns, beams or girders.
Anything constructed or erected in which the use requires permanent
location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent
location on the ground. Among other things, structures include
buildings, mobile homes, walls and billboards. Fences shall be
deemed a structure. Public utility power poles shall not be deemed a
structure.
The person who executes an application or initiates proceedings for the
subdivision of land in accordance with the provisions of this Title. He
need not be the owner of the property; however, he shall be an agent of
the owner or have sufficient proprietary rights in the property to
represent the owner and his acts and representations shall be binding
upon the owner.
The result of an act of dividing an original lot, tract or parcel of land
into two (2) or more parts. The term "subdivision" shall also include
the dedication of a public street and the addition to, or creation of, a
cemetery. However, this Title shall not apply to any of the following:
A. An allocation of land in the settlement of an estate of a
decedent or a court decree for the distribution of property;
B. The unwilling sale of land as a result of "legal condemnation"
as defined and allowed in the Idaho Code;
C. The widening of existing streets to conform to the Meridian
Comprehensive Plan;
D. The acquisition of street rights of way by a public agency in
conformance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan; and
E. The exchange of land for the purpose of straightening property
boundaries which does not result in the change of the present land
usage.
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SUPPLY YARDS:
SURVEYOR:
TOWNHOUSE OR
ROW IIOUSE:
TRAILER, RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE AND
MOTOR HOME:
TRANSITIONAL USE:
TRIP GENERATION:
TRUCK STOP:
UNDEVELOPED AREA:
A commercial establishment storing and offering for sale building
supplies, steel supplies, coal, heavy equipment, feed and grain and
similar goods.
A person qualified by reason of his knowledge of the principles of
surveying acquired by education and experience, and who is
authorized by the laws of the State of Idaho to practice land surveying.
See Idaho Code section 54-1202(0.
A raw c,f ~y¢2-) structure consisting of three (3)or more attached
single-family dwellings. Each dwelling is built with similar
architectural treatment, is separated by vcrtical divisions by party or
common lot line walls, and each dwelling has private entrances
(usually front and rear).
Any vehicle or structure constructed in such a manner as to permit
occupancy thereof as living quarters or the conduct of any business,
trade, occupation, or use as a selling or advertising device or use for
storage or conveyance for tools, equipment or machinery and so
designed that it is or may be mounted on wheels and used as a
conveyance on highways and streets and propelled or drawn by its
own or other motor power.
A use of land designed to serve as a buffer between conflicting land
uses such as single-family residential uses and commercial or
industrial uses or between residential uses and heavily traveled traffic
arterials. Uses designated as transitional uses in each particular district
are deemed to be those which are more or less compatible to the
conflicting uses.
An element of a traffic volume survey which indicates the number of
automobile, bus, pedestrian or bicycle trips produced or generated in a
specific area or by a specific use. As an example, an office building
generates "x" number of trips to work by its employees and "x"
number of trips home from work.
A service station or commercial enterprise using the premises
primarily to sell and supply motor fuel, lubricating oils and greases to
on-premises trade including large trucks as well as automobiles and
including the sale of tires, batteries, automotive accessories, related
services, major and minor motor vehicle repairs as well as special
services to operators and drivers of trucks operating on an interstate
basis.
That portion of a development which is left unimproved or a parcel of
land which is unimproved.
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URBAN SERVICES:
URBAN SPRAWL:
USE:
VARIANCE:
VEHICLE:
VESTED RIGHTS:
VETERINARY, ANIMAL
HOSPITAL OR CLINIC:
VICINITY MAP:
According to this Title, urban services shall include, but not be limited
to, the following where applicable: Municipal central sewer and water
facilities; pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths; open space; parks;
recreation lands; police and fire protection; public transit; schools;
libraries; storm drainage; and urban standard streets and roads.
Scattered development which is not contiguous to the urbanized part of
a municipality. Sprawl is characterized by significant amounts of
vacant land intermixed with parcels of urban development and with
formless dispersal of a congested urban area with little or no regard for
the interrelationships of such factors as transportation, employment,
health and recreational needs.
The specific purposes for which land or a building is designated,
arranged, intended or for which it is or may be occupied, maintained,
let or leased.
A variance is a modification of the requirements of this Title as to lot
size, lot coverage, width, depth, front yard, side yard, rear yard,
setbacks, parking space, height of buildings or other provisions of this
Title. A variance shall not be considered a right or special privilege,
but may be granted to an applicant 'only upon a showing of undue
hardship because of the characteristics of the site and that the variance
is not in conflict with the public interest.
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be
transported or drawn upon a public highway or street excepting
devices moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon
stationary rails or tracts.
Vested rights, if properly used, refer to rights which have been accrued
to an individual as a result of a condition which has existed for a
period of time. A vested right is one in which the individual cannot be
denied rights that may have existed to him.
A place used for the care, grooming, diagnosis and treatment of sick,
ailing, infirm or injured animals and those who are in need of medical
or surgical attention and may include overnight accommodations on
the premises for the treatment, observation or recuperation. It may
also include boarding that is incidental to the primary activity.
A drawing which sets forth by dimensions or other means the
relationship of the proposed development to other nearby
developments, landmarks or community facilities and services within
the general area in order to better locate and orient the area in question.
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WALKWAY:
WET LINE SEWER:
ZERO LOT LINE:
ZONING MAP:
A public way for pedestrian use only, whether or not along the side of
the road.
Sewer lines which are connected to a Municipal wastewater treatment
facility as per City specifications.
A required open space, other than a court, unoccupied and
unobstructed by a structure or portion of a structure from three feet (3')
above the general ground level of the graded lot upward; provided, that
accessories, ornaments and furniture may be permitted in any yard and
subject to height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of
visibility. (For illustration, see Section 11-20-1 of this Title.)
A. Front Yard: A yard extending between side lot lines across the
front of a lot and from the front lot line to the front of the principal
building.
B. Rear Yard: A yard extending between side lot lines across the
rear of a lot and from the rear lot line to the rear of the principal
building.
C. Interior Side Yard: A yard extending from the principal
building to the side lot line on both sides of the principal building
between the lines establishing the front and rear yards.
D. Street Side Yard: A yard extending from the principal building
to the secondary street that adjoins the lot between the lines
establishing the front and rear yards.
E. Court Yard: See definition of Court.
F. Transitional Yard: A yard which serves as a buffer between
conflicting land uses such as between single-family residential uses
and commercial or industrial uses or between residential uses and
heavily traveled traffic arterials. Transitional yards are deemed to be
an open space which is between those uses which are more or less
compatible.
A building design which allows for a dwelling to be built to the side
lot line and which may include an easement to a neighboring lot for
the purpose of upkeep and maintenance of each dwelling. Zero lot line
developments can be either dwelling units detached or attached.
The graphic depiction of the zones or districts within the City limits of
Meridian. The Map includes:
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A. An indication of the boundaries of each of the districts;
B. A legend identifying each of the districts;
C. Identification names of streets, streams and other places;
D. Dimensions indicating the boundaries between districts.
The Zoning Map is to be adopted as a legal part of an Ordinance and
designated as the Official Zoning Map of the City.
ZONING PERMIT:
A document issued by the Administrator authorizing the uses of land
and structures, and the characteristics of the uses.
ZONING POLICY:
The policy as adopted by the governing body of the City of Meridian
and which is the underlying, fundamentaI basis for this Title; that is,
the Zoning and Development Ordinance of the City of Meridian.
(Ord. 430, 4-2-1984; amd. Ord. 456, 9-3-1985; Ord. 496, 9-6-1988;
Ord. 557, 10-1-1991; Ord. 592, 11-17-1992; 1999 Code)
SECTION 2: That Subsection A. of Section 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 11 Residential Zoning Schedule of Use
Control, be, and the same is hereby amended by adding additional language and deleting languages, and the
same shall read as follows:
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SECTION 3: That Section 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 11 Zoning Schedule of Bulk and Coverage Controls, be,
and the same is hereby amended by adding additional language and deleting languages, and the same shall
read as follows:
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SECTION 4.' That Section 7 of Chapter 10 of Title 11 Duplex Minimum Size and Garage Requirement,
be, and the same is hereby amended by changing the heading and adding additional language and deleting
languages, and the same shall read as follows:
11-10-7:
DUPLEX AND ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING MINIMUM SIZE AND
GARAGE REQUIREMENT: Each unit of all Dduplexes and attached single-family
dwellings constmctcd aftcr thc cffcctivc date hcrcof shall have: 1) a minimum living space of
eight hundred (800) square feet per dwelling unit and cach unit of a duplcx shall have a
garage capable of housing at least two (2) standard sized automobilcs, at a minimum 2_) An
attached or detached garage for each dwelling unit. The size of the garage shall be measured
by exterior dimensions and shall be at least ten feet by twenty feet (10'x20') for a one
bedroom dwelling unit, and at least twenty feet by twenty feet (20'x20')for a dwelling unit
that has two or more bedrooms.
SECTION 5. That Subsection D. 1. and 2. of Section 6. of Chapter 4 of Title 12, Zero-Lot-Line Building
Lots, be, and the same is hereby amended by adding additional language and deleting language, and the
same shall read as follows:
12-4-6:
ZERO-LOT-LINE BUILDING LOTS:
1. Yard Setbacks: In no case shall a zero-lot-line be allowed adjacent to a
property line which is not part of the development application. Only one zero-
lot-line interior side yard per lot may be permitted in the R-8 Zone unless
otherwise approved as part of a planned development. Additional zero-lot-
lines shall be permitted in the R-~5 Zone. A minimum distance often feet (~o')
shall be maintained between buildings or potential buildings on separate lots.
The minimum separation between detached structures shall be ten feet (~o')
unless fire or building codes require greater separation.
2. Easements: A perpetual six-foot (6') wide maintenance/drainage
easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero-lot-line property
line, except where such line is a common lot line walls as in the case of an
attached dwelling, which shall be kept clear of structures with the exception of
fences, patios, and slabs at grade. Roof overhangs and below grade foundation
footings may penetrate the easement on the adjacent lot a maximum of twelve
inches(re"), but shall be so designed that runoff from the dwelling placed on
the lot line is limited to the easement area. The easement shall be shown on
the development plan/plat and incorporated into each deed transferring the
title to the property. (Ord. 465, 3-~7q986)
SECTION 6. That the enactment of a new Section 14 of Chapter 4 of Title 12, to be known as Common
Drive Design Standards, be, and the same is hereby enacted, and the same shall read as follows:
12-4-14:
COMMON DRIVE DESIGN STANDARDS:
Common drives shall serve a maximum of four dwelling units. Any private driveway or
roadway serving more than four dwellings can only be approved as a private street under the
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provisions of Section 12-6-2 of this Code. Common drives serving two dwelling units shall
be a minimum of sixteen feet (16') in width. Common drives serving three or four dwelling
units shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet (24') in width. Common drives less than one
hundred and fifty feet (150') in length shall be constructed of at least six inches (6") of well-
compacted, two-inch (2") minus crushed gravel and two and one half inches (2.5") of
asphaltic concrete paving. If the length of the common drive exceeds one hundred and fifty
feet (150') in length then the common driveway(s) shall be built to Ada County Highway
District standards for materials and loading.
SECTION 7: That Subsection 6. Section 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 Planned Development Standards, be,
and the same is hereby amended by adding additional language and deleting languages, and the same shall
read as follows:
12-6-2:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
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Driveways, common drives, streets and pathways: Driveways to single-family
detached dwellings shall not be less than nine feet (9') in width. Common drives c,n¢-
,-~,,~-'~ two .family dwellings shall meet the standards set forth in Section 12-4-14. ,,,~"^' *'^~,,,
less that ninc fcct (9') in width. Service driveways, drive-through lanes and escape
lanes shall have a minimum width often feet (10') per lane, without parking on either
side. Publicly dedicated streets shall be designed and constructed to Ada County
Highway District standards. Private streets may be approved by the Council and the
following roadway standards shall apply:
SECTION 8: That Subsection A. of Section 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 Residential Uses, be, and the same
is hereby amended by adding additional language and deleting languages, and the same shall read as
follows:
12-6-4:
RESIDENTIAL USES:
A variety of housing types may be included within a single planned development,
including attached units (single-family attached homes, townhomes, duplexes),
detached units (single-family detached homes, patio homes), single family and multi-
family units, regardless of the underlying zoning classification of the site, provided
that the overall density limit of the zone is maintained.
SECTION 9: All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed,
rescinded and annulled.
SECTION 10: VALIDITY: The Meridian City Council hereby declares that any section, paragraph,
sentence or word of this Ordinance as adopted and amended herein be declared for any mason to be invalid
it is the intent of the Meridian City Council that it would have passed all other portions of this Ordinance
independent of the elimination herefrom of any portion as may be declared invalid.
SECTION 11: SAVINGS CLAUSE: This Ordinance does not affect an action or proceeding commenced
or right accrued before this Ordinance takes effect.
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SECTION 12: DATE OF EFFECT: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage,
approval and publication, according to law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this /t~fr'2'~ day of
~r:~ ,2002.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this /~ 7"9'~day of
~'-~ ,2002.
Attest:
City Clerk
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OR ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO.02-955
PROVIDING FOR A ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
An Ordinance of the City of Meridian adopting zoning regulations and subdivision and
development amendments for the City of Meridian; providing for either deletions,
additions and/or revisions to the Definitions in Section 11-2-2; providing for deletions
and/or additions to Section 11-8-1-A to the Residential Zoning Schedule Of Use Control;
providing for deletions and/or revisions to Section 11-9-1 of the Zoning Schedule Of
Bulk And Coverage Controls; providing for revisions to 11-10-7 pertaining to duplex
minimum sizes and garage requirements and to change the title, and deleting and/or
adding language; providing for deletions and/or additions to Section 12-4-6D 1. and 2. to
the Zero -Lot -Line Building Lot Design Standards; providing for a new Section 12-4-14
pertaining to known as Common Drive Design Standards; providing for deletions and/or
additions to Section 12-6-2 for Planned Development Standards; providing' for deletions
and/or additions to Section 12-6-4 A to Residential Uses; and providing for effect of
invalidity; providing that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict are repealed and
rescinded; and providing an effective date.
A full text of this ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, City of
Meridian, 33 East Idaho, Meridian, Idaho. This ordinance shall become effective on the
og day of_ S0 22 , , 2002.
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50-902: YES NO —
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