PZ - Narrative Mayor Robert E. Simison
C� E IDIANI-..,ICity Council Members:
r1� Treg Bernt Brad Hoagiun
Joe Borton Jessica Perreault
. .� A H O Luke Cavener Liz Strader
March 24,2021
Mayor Robert Simison and City Council
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
SUBJECT: UDC Text Amendment—Narrative
Mayor and City Council Members:
In accord with Meridian City Code 11-5,the Planning Division of the Meridian Community Development
respectfully submits a zoning text amendment application.
The proposed update is meant to modify certain sections of the Unified Development Code (UDC)as
follows:
1. UDC 11-2D-4—Standards in the old town district(O-T): Proposes to increase the minimum and
maximum building height in the Old Town District;
2. UDC 11-3A-6 -Ditches,laterals, canals or drainage courses: Proposes changes to ensure City standards
align with the applicable irrigation entities.
3. UDC 11-5B-7 Comprehensive plan amendments: Proposes limiting comprehensive plan map
amendments to twice a calendar year.
4. UDC 11-6C-3D Common driveways: Proposes to grant the authority to the City Engineer to require a
greater common driveway width to ensure adequate access and maintenance of City infrastructure.
All the proposed changes to the UDC including the support documents are attached for your review in
PDF format. This round of proposed UDC text changes were shared with the UDC Focus Group and
expediated at the request of City Council.
City Staff believes the proposed changes will make the implementation and use of the UDC more
understandable and enforceable.
Sincerely,
Bill Parsons,AICP
Planning Supervisor
Enclosures'
cc�/Bill Nary
Cameron Arial
Community Development Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 ■ Fax 208-888-6854 . www.meridiancity.org