PZ - UDC Changes Final 9-16 Proposed UDC Text
Amendments
UDC Section Topic Reason for Change Proposed Change
11-1A-1 Entertainment, adult This definition is outdated and Entertainment, adult. Adult entertainment shall include a place of business or commercial
Legal has requested that the establishment providing or selling, as a substantial or significant portion of its stock or trade live or
Planning Division update the re-recorded entertainment activity, goods, services or media of a sexually prurient nature meaning-
definition to align with state code. any image, depiction, communication or product that in context is obscene lewd lascivious or
indecent including: A nude or substantial) nude ersons including persons dancing, stripping, or
exhibiting or modeling lingerie, bikinis or similarly styled garmentsm Bpersonal contact of a sexual
nature between persons or devices• or C adult stores distinguished or characterized by their emphasis
on such matter or which sells or displays for sale devices designed to stimulate sexual arousal b
contact with the skin or bodily orifices. Terms used herein shall be defined as set forth in Idaho Code
section 18-1514 and 18-4101.Adult entertainment shall be defined in title 3 chapter 10 of this ^^a^
excluding adult stores having only a segment or- section devoted to the sale or- display of:
emphasis on matter- �sc-Fibingj or-Felating to adult entertainment; and/O.F
11-1A-1 Heat island Adding a new definition of heat Heat island. In urban areas the absorption of solar radiation from low reflectance materials that leads
island to coincide with the to a gradual increase in temperatures versus rural and undeveloped areas.
landscape buffer requirements in
UDC 11-3B.
11-1A-1 Live/work residential Adding a new definition to the Live work residential 12roiect, A structure used for both residential and nonresidential uses where: 1
project UDC to differentiate live/work the structure includes a dwelling unit 2 the nonresidential square footage exceeds the area allowed
residential projects from home for home occupations and is less than 1,500 square feet and 3 the structure is designed to integrate
occupations and vertically residential occupancy and work activities including complete kitchen and sanitary facilities and
integrated residential projects. working space used by one or more occupants of the unit.
11-1A-1 Muliiuse Pathway ACHD is moving towards multiuse Multiuse pathway. A passageway, typically 10-feet in width, that is designed to provide walking,
pathways instead of bike lanes bicycling and other nonmotorized recreational opportunities between areas and facilities.
and sidewalks on arterial
roadways. May need to amend
after ACHD's policy is amended.
11-1A-1 Riparian area Adding a new definition to the Ril2arian area. A native vegetated area along waterways such as flood plains and streambanks that are
UDCm distinctly different from surrounding lands because of unique soil and vegetation characteristics that
are strongly influenced by the presence of water.
11-1A-1 Urban tree canopy Adding a new definition to the Urban canol2y. The layer of leaves branches and stems of trees that provide shelter of landscaping,
UDCm hardscaping, and other improvements beneath when viewed from above.
11-1A-1 Vertically integrated Make it clear that home Vertically integrated residential project. The use of a multi-story structure for residential and
residential project occupations are different from a nonresidential uses where the different uses are planned as a unified, complementary whole and
vertically integrated residential functionally integrated to share vehicular and pedestrian access and parking. This term shall not
project. include "accessory use home occupation" or "live Iwork residentialproject" as herein defined.
Table 11-2A-2 Allowed uses in the Add live/work residential project to Use R-2 R-4 R-8 R-15 R-40
residential district the table as a use.
Laundromat 1 - - - A A/C
Live/work residential project 1 = _ = C C
Manufactured home park - - - C -
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Table 11-2B-2 Allowed uses in the Add live/work residential project to Use C-N C-C C-G L-0 M-E H-E
commercial district the table as a use.
Laundry and dry cleaning P P P - - A
Live/work residential project i P P C C
Mortuary C P P - - -
Table 11-2D-2 Allowed uses in the Add live/work residential project Use 0-T TN-C TN-R
traditional neighborhood to the table as a use. Laundry and dry cleaning P P P
district Live/work residential project 1 P P P
Mortuary C C -
11-3A-5 Bikeways a Multiuse Update this code section to Multiuse pathways shall be constructed in accord with the city's comprehensive plan.the
Pathways require a 10-foot wide MUPs to Meridian Pathways Master Plan aid the Ada County Hhighway 4District mMaster sStreet mMaap and
replace the requirement for on- Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan.
street bike lanes when required
by ACHD. May need to define
bikeway OR remove entirely.
11-3A-17C Sidewalks and Parkways Align this section of code with C. Detached sidewalks or multiuse pathways shall be required along all arterial and collector streets.
ACHD policies as noted in 11-3A- The Director may waive this requirement to detach the sidewalk where:
S. 11-313-7C may need amending
as well. 1. There is an existing attached sidewalk or multiuse pathway;
2. The sidewalk is less than three hundred (300) linear feet in length and between two (2) adjoining
properties with attached sidewalks or multiuse pathways.
The Director may waive this requirement for a portion of the street frontage where there is a utility
box, mature tree or other impediment that prevents installation of a detached sidewalk or multiuse
athwa .
11-3A-19B.2 and 3 Structure and site design The current standard appears to be 2. Site design.
guidelines switched for lots with frontage on a
public street vs. lots within mixed a. Extend or improve streets, drive aisles, cross access easements or similar vehicular and pedestrian
use areas. Building facades in
mixed use areas should be closer to connections provided from adjacent properties.
the street. This section conflicts b. For lots with frontage on a public street, a minimum of€eFty{40) thirty (30) percent of the buildable
with 11-3A-19B.3 which allows frontage of the property shall be occupied by building facades and/or public space. Within mixed use
parking & drive aisles next to the areas, and for large multi-building developments, buildings may be placed away from roadways if a
street. minimum of thiFty-(30 fort 40 percent of the buildable frontage is occupied by building facades
Exempt I-L zoned properties from and/or public space.
having to disperse parking
throughout the site like a 3. Parking lots.
commercial development. City
staff has been processing multiple a. For properties greater than two (2) acres in size, no more than fifty (50) percent of the total off
alternative compliance requests street parking area for the site shall be located between building facades and abutting streets. This
to these standards because of the require ent maybe reduced or waived at the determination of the director in industrial districts
I-L dimensional standards and here there is an operational need to separate a secure outdoor storage yand from the parking area.
many of these sites required a
secured yard.
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11-3B-2C Landscape plan The current applicability C.All applications for a conditional use permit (CUP), preliminary plat (PP), final plat (FP), combined
applicability statement does not include preliminary and final 12lat PFP short plat SHP certificate of zoning compliance (CZC),
applications for combined administrative design review (DES), or planned unit development (PUD).
preliminary&final plat and short
plat applications.
11-3B-5 Water conserving design With the increase in the concern 0.Water Conserving design. To qualify for the exceptions for water conserving designs as set forth in
of water usage, City staff is this chapter, the applicant shall demonstrate the following:
looking to incentivize landscaping
that utilizes the water conserving 1.The design includes water conserving trees of this section, use of native or drought resistant shrubs,
design in the UDC.
perennials or ornamental grasses,water conserving plants, boulders, rocks, decorative walls and/or
permeable hardscape materials such as pavers and flagstones, and that are visually distinct (size,
texture, or color) and clearly visible from the adjacent travel roadway or drive aisle.
2. The design includes plants that can thrive in climates with approximately ten (10) to twelve (12)
inches of annual rainfall.
3. Lawn and turf areas shall not comprise more than fifty (50) percent of the total landscaped areas
and shall consist of water conserving grasses, including, but not limited to, buffalo grass, blue gamma
grass, compact fescue,Xerilawn, turf type tall fescue and/or rhyzomotuous tall fescue.
4. Herbaceous and/or perennial ground cover shall be drought tolerant and able to withstand dry
conditions once established.As a guide, refer to the recommended plants in the city of Boise parks and
recreation "Water Conservation Guidelines".
5. Excluding lawn and turf, no area larger than three hundred seventy-five (375) square feet may be
covered by a single ground cover material without additional hardscape or design feature of no less
than one hundred twenty-five (125) square feet.
6. The required street landscape buffer widths in Chapter 2 may be reduced up to fifty (50) Percent.
Required landscape aFeas shall he at least forty (40) per-cent covered with vegetation at maturity.
7. Required landscape areas shall be at least fort 40percent covered with vegetation at maturity.
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11-313-7C Landscape buffers along ACHD is moving towards multiuse C.Standards. Standards for landscape buffers along streets shall be as follows:
streets pathways, not sidewalks on
arterials. The changes account for 1. Buffer size. See Chapter 2, "District Regulations", of this title.
either sidewalk or MUP and
explain how the landscape buffer
is accounted for.As ACHD amends a. Measurement.
policy, this standard may need (1) All street buffers with attached sidewalks shall be measured from the back of sidewalk or multiuse
amending further. pathway. Where ACHD is anticipating future widening of the street, the width of the buffer shall be
measured from the ultimate sidewalk or multiuse pathway location as anticipated by ACHD.
(2) All street buffers with detached sidewalks or multiuse pathways shall be measured from the back
of curb. Where ACHD is anticipating future widening of the street, the width of the buffer shall be
measured from the ultimate curb location as anticipated by ACHD. Detached sidewalks and multiuse
pathways shall have an average minimum separation of greater than four (4) feet to back of curb.
b. Easements. Where the buffer is encumbered by easements or other restrictions,the buffer area shall
include a minimum five-foot wide area for planting shrubs and trees.
c. Width reduction. In a development where the required street buffer width results in an otherwise
unavoidable hardship to the property, a written request for a buffer reduction may be submitted
through the alternative compliance process in accord with Chapter 5, "Administration", of this Title.
The request shall demonstrate evidence of the unique hardship caused by the required street buffer
and propose a specific alternative landscape plan that meets or exceeds the intent of the required
buffer. In no case shall the width be reduced to less than ten (10) percent of the depth of the lot, except
in the Old Town district.A reduction to the buffer width shall not affect building setbacks; all
structures shall be set back from the property line a minimum of the buffer width required in the
applicable zoning district.
11-3C-5A6 Parking standards for all Add a note to encourage/allow 6. Design for standard vehicles.All required parking as determined in Section 11-3C-6 of this Article
other uses not specified oversized parking stalls as shall be designed for standard and/or oversized vehicles. Compact stalls are discouraged, but may be
directed by the Council. used for any parking above the number of required parking spaces.
Table 11-3C-6 Required parking spaces Revisit the parking ratios for Studio 1 per dwelling unit
for residential use (MF) multi-family developments. This
continues to be a topic of 1 1.5 per dwelling unit; at least 1 in a
discussion at public hearings. covered carport or garage
Staff may propose that a
minimum standard of 2 parking 2 2 per dwelling unit; at least 1 in a covered
spaces per unit regardless of the Dwelling, multi-family345(triplex, carport or garage
number of bedrooms.Add a note fourplex, apartments, etc.) 3 per dwelling unit; at least 2 in a covered
to clarify that clubhouses are not 314+ carport or garage
subject to the commercial parking
standards. Guest 1 per 10 dwelling units
spaces
Notes:
5 The required number of parking spaces associated with a nonresidential structure approved as an
amenity for a multi-family development (i.e., clubhouse, fitness center, etc.) shall be exempt from the
parking standards required for nonresidential uses as listed in subsection B.
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Table 11-3C-6 Required parking spaces Require more parking for Vertically integrated residentia14 Studio 1 1 per dwelling unit
for residential use vertically-integrated residential 2/3 11.5 per dwelling unit
(Vertically Integrated) projects
4+ 2 per dwelling unit
11-313-7C Landscape buffers along ACHD is moving towards multiuse C.Standards. Standards for landscape buffers along streets shall be as follows:
streets pathways, not sidewalks on
arterials. The changes account for 1. Buffer size. See Chapter 2, "District Regulations", of this title.
either sidewalk or MUP and
explain how the landscape buffer
is accounted for. a. Measurement.
(1) All street buffers with attached sidewalks shall be measured from the back of sidewalk or multiuse
athwa . Where ACHD is anticipating future widening of the street, the width of the buffer shall be
measured from the ultimate sidewalk or multiuse pathway location as anticipated by ACHD.
(2) All street buffers with detached sidewalks or multiuse pathways shall be measured from the back
of curb. Where ACHD is anticipating future widening of the street, the width of the buffer shall be
measured from the ultimate curb location as anticipated by ACHD. Detached sidewalks and multiuse
pathways shall have an average minimum separation of greater than four (4) feet to back of curb.
b. Easements. Where the buffer is encumbered by easements or other restrictions,the buffer area shall
include a minimum five-foot wide area for planting shrubs and trees.
c. Width reduction. In a development where the required street buffer width results in an otherwise
unavoidable hardship to the property, a written request for a buffer reduction may be submitted
through the alternative compliance process in accord with Chapter 5, "Administration", of this Title.
The request shall demonstrate evidence of the unique hardship caused by the required street buffer
and propose a specific alternative landscape plan that meets or exceeds the intent of the required
buffer. In no case shall the width be reduced to less than ten (10) percent of the depth of the lot, except
in the Old Town district.A reduction to the buffer width shall not affect building setbacks; all
structures shall be set back from the property line a minimum of the buffer width required in the
applicable zoning district.
11-3F-2 Applicability Allow private streets to develop The provisions of this article shall apply to any properties that are located in a residential district.
in all residential districts. Private
streets are currently not allowed
in the R-2, R-4 or R-8 district
because these districts require
public street frontage per the
dimensional standards in Chapter
2.
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11-3F-4 Private street standards Clarify that one gate for every 50 All private streets shall be designed and constructed to the following standards:
dwelling units and proposed A. Design standards.
developments should not exceed
more than 100 dwelling units. 1. Easement. The private street shall be constructed on a perpetual ingress/egress easement or a single
Additional units may be allowed platted lot that provides access to all properties served by such private street. In instances where the
through the PUD process in subject property is being subdivided, the preference is that the private street be a lot within such
Chapter 7. subdivision.
2. Connection point. The private street shall connect to a local or collector street. The private street
shall not connect to an arterial street.Where the point of connection of the private street is to a public
street, the private street connection shall be approved by the transportation authority.
3. Emergency vehicle. The private street shall provide sufficient maneuvering area for emergency
vehicles as determined and approved by the Meridian Fire Department.
4. Gates. Gates or other obstacles shall be allowed subject to the following standards:
a. The proposed development shall be for residential uses.
b. The proposed development shall have no more than fAy one hundred (100-5-9) dwelling units.A
greater number of dwelling units may be approved with a planned unit development. One gated
entry shall be provided for every fifty (50) dwelling units:
c. The proposed development shall not restrict pedestrian and bicycle access along the private
street. The proposed development shall provide unrestricted access to pedestrians and bicycles
at a minimum of two (2) additional points within the proposed development.
d. The proposed development shall not restrict access to existing or planned multiuse pathways as
shown in chapter 3 of the Meridian Pathways Master Plan.
e. The applicant shall provide access to the gate for emergency vehicles as determined and approved
by the Meridian Fire Department and Public Works Department.
f. To allow sufficient stacking distance, the gate shall be located a minimum of fifty (50) feet back
from the ultimate edge of right-of-way to the connecting public street.
S. Culs-de-sac. No private street that ends in a cul-de-sac or a dead end shall be longer than five
hundred fo r hundred f; (5004-5,9) feet.
6. Common driveways. No common driveways shall be allowed off of a private street.
7.Street network. The overall street network within the surrounding area shall allow for properties to
connect at regular intervals in order to promote connected neighborhoods and traffic flow within the
mile section.
Table 11-3G-4 Site amenities and point Add a multi-modal amenity Site amenity Point Value
value similar to multi-family
developments. Multi-Modal Amenities
Charging stations for electric vehicles installed with a business center, 2
clubhouse or fitness facility
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11-3G-5B General standards for With the recent update to the B. Improvements and landscaping.
common open space and open space standards, there was
site amenities section of code that was 1.Common open space shall be suitably improved for its intended use, except that natural features
inadvertently removed from code. such as wetlands, rock outcroppings, natural waterways and riparian areas, open ditches, and laterals
may be left unimproved.
2. Common open space shall comply with the applicable landscaping requirements set forth in Article
11-313, Landscaping Requirements, of this Title.
3.At a minimum common open s ace areas shall include one deciduous shade tree for every five
thousand (5,000) square feet of area and include a variety of trees shrubs lawn or other vegetative
round cover.
11-4-3-10 Drinking Establishments Increase parking standards for A. The facility shall comply with all Idaho Code regulations regarding the sale, manufacturing, or
this use. distribution of alcoholic beverages.
B. The drinking establishment shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a property used
for a church or any other place of worship, or any public or private education institution, nor shall the
drinking establishment be located within one thousand (1,000) feet 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.
C. For properties abutting a residential district, no outside activity or event shall be allowed on the site,
except in accord with chapter 3, article E, "temporary use requirements", of this title.
D.At a minimum one 1parking space shall be provided for every two hundred fifty 250 square feet
of gross floor area. Upon any change of use for an existing building or tenants ace a detailed parking
plan shall be submitted that identifies the available parking for the overall site that complies with the
requirements of this title.
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11-4-3-12 Dwelling, secondary Change code to support this A. Permitted. One (1) secondary dwelling unit is permitted on the same property in conjunction with
housing choice.Add another and clearly subordinate to a single-family dwelling.
element of attainable housing.
B. Owner occupancy. To create and maintain a secondary dwelling unit, the property owner shall
reside on the property for more than six (6) months in any twelve (12) month period. The applicant for
a secondary dwelling unit shall demonstrate that either the single-family dwelling or the secondary
unit is occupied by the owner of the property. Owner occupancy is demonstrated by title records,
vehicle registration,voter registration or other similar means. Secondary dwelling units shall not be
subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the single-family dwelling unit.
C. Maximum size. Secondary dwelling units shall be limited to a maximum of seven nine hundred
(-7900) square feet or no more than fifty (50) percent of the primary dwelling,whichever is less, and
anetwo (472) bedrooms in constructed in accord with the adopted residential building code.
D. Location. The secondary dwelling unit may be located within or attached to the primary dwelling; a
detached structure; or above or beside a detached structure, such as a garage. Detached secondary
dwelling units shall be located to the side or rear of a primary dwelling. No ,,.,Rion of the secondary
E. Parking. Required parking for the property shall be as set forth in section 11-3C-6, table 11-3C-6 of
his title for single-family dwellings, as determined by the total number of bedrooms on the property.
The conversion of a covered parking area (garage/carport) into a secondary dwelling unit is not
allowed unless the required parking can be provided elsewhere on site.
F. Entrance. Only one (1) entrance door of either the single-family dwelling or the secondary dwelling
unit shall be located facing any one street.
G. Design. The secondary unit shall be consistent in design with the single-family dwelling, including
roof pitch, siding, color, materials, and window treatments.
H. Prohibitions. Manufactured and mobile homes, and recreation vehicles shall be prohibited for use as
a secondary dwelling unit.
I. Number of occupants. The total number of occupants in both the single-family dwelling and the
secondary dwelling shall not exceed the maximum number established for a "family", as defined in
chapter 1, article A, "definitions", of this title.
11-4-3-16 Entertainment Strike C. from the specific use , chap
establishment, adult standards as this is no longer 10 of this Code.
applicable.
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11-4-3-27C Common open space design Clarify which sections are eligible C. Common open space design requirements.
requirements for ALT and when common open
space adjacent to collector and 1.The total baseline land area of all qualified common open space shall equal or exceed ten (10)
arterial streets qualifies. percent of the gross land area for multi-family developments of five (5) acres or more.When multi-
family is aDDroved concurrently with single-family, the minimum open s ace requirements in 11-3G-3
shall apply to the gross land area of entire development.
2.All common open space shall meet the following standards:
a. The development plan shall demonstrate that the open space has been integrated into the
development as a priority and not for the use of land after all other elements of the development
have been designed. Open space areas that has been given priority in the development design have:
(1) Direct pedestrian access;
(2) High visibility;
(3) Comply with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CTED) standards; and
(4) Support a range of leisure and play activities and uses. Irregular shaped, disconnected or
isolated open spaces shall not meet this standard.
b. Open space shall be accessible and well connected throughout the development. This quality can
be shown with open spaces that are centrally located within the development, accessible by
pathway and visually accessible along collector streets or as a terminal view from a street.
c. The open space promotes the health and well-being of its residents. Open space shall support
active and passive uses for recreation, social gathering and relaxation to serve the development.
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11-4-3-27C
continued 3.All multi-family projects over twenty (20) units shall provide at least one (1) common grassy area
integrated into the site design allowing for general activities by all ages. This area may be included in
he minimum required open space total. Projects that provide safe access to adjacent public parks or
parks under a common HOA,without crossing an arterial roadway, are exempt from this standard.
a. Minimum size of common grassy area shall be at least five thousand (5,000) square feet in area.
This area shall increase proportionately as the number of units increase and shall be commensurate
to the size of the multi-family development as determined by the decision-making body.Where this
area cannot be increased due to site constraints, it may be included elsewhere in the development.
b.Alternative compliance is available for the standards listed in C1 and C2 above, if a project has a
unique targeted demographic; utilizes other place-making design elements in Old-Town or mixed-use
future land use designations with collectively integrated and shared open space areas.
4. In addition to the baseline open space requirement, a minimum area of outdoor common open space
shall be provided as follows:
a. One hundred fifty (150) square feet for each unit containing five hundred (500) or less square feet
of living area.
b. Two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each unit containing more than five hundred (500) square
feet and up to one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area.
c. Three hundred fifty (350) square feet for each unit containing more than one thousand two
hundred (1,200) square feet of living area.
5.Common open space shall be not less than four hundred (400) square feet in area, and shall have a
minimum length and width dimension of twenty (20) feet
6.In phased developments, common open space shall be provided in each phase of the development
consistent with the requirements for the size and number of dwelling units.
7.Unless otherwise approved through the conditional use process, common open space areas shall not
be adjacent to collector or arterial streets buffers unless separated from the street by a berm or
constructed barrier at least four (4) feet in height,with breaks in the berm or barrier to allow for
pedestrian access.
8. Buffers : One hundred 100percent of the landscape buffer along collector streets and fifty 50
percent of the landscape buffer along arterial streets that meet the enhanced buffer requirements
below may count towards the required baseline open s ace.
a. Enhanced landscaping as set forth in Article 11-313. Landscaping Requirements:
b. Multi-use pathways:
c. Enhanced amenities with social interaction characteristics:
d. Enhanced context with the surroundings.
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11-4-3-27 Multi-family development MPD wants a specific code section G. Police access under exigent circumstances. Multifamily developments with units that take access via
to address access into MF secured common corridors shall install and maintain a keyless entry system, or suitable alternative to
buildings with secured common provide police access to the common corridors under exigent circumstances. The keyless entry system
corridors.
or alternative shall be subject to review and approval by the Meridian Police Department.
11-4-3-34H Storage facility, self-service Making this section clearer when H. The facility shall have a second means of access for emergency purposes as determined by the Fire
secondary emergency access is Marshal.
required.
11-4-3-41 Vertically-integrated Add additional design criteria to A.A vertically integrated residential project shall be a structure that contains at least two (2) stories.
residential project support this use in other zoning
districts. B.A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of a vertically integrated project shall
be residential dwelling units, ineluding outdoor patio space on the same floor as a residential unit may
count towards this re uirement.
C.A minimum of ten 10percent of the gross floor area of a vertically integrated project shall be used
for nonresidential uses asspecified in subsection E below.
DQ The minimum building footprint for a detached vertically integrated residential project shall be
two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet.
Ems. The allowed nonresidential uses in a vertically integrated project include: arts, entertainment or
recreation facility; artist studio; civic, social or fraternal organizations; daycare facility; drinking
establishment; education institution; financial institution; healthcare or social assistance; industry,
craftsman; laundromat; nursing or residential care facility; personal or professional service; public or
quasi-public use; restaurant; retail; or other uses that may be considered through the conditional use
permit process.
FR None of the required parking shall be located in the front of the structure.
G.A minimum of fifty 50 square feet of private, usable open s ace shall be provided for each
residential dwelling unit. This requirement can be satisfied through porches, patios, decks and/or
enclosed vards. Landscaping, entryway and other accesswa s shall not count toward this requirement.
In circumstances where strict adherence to such standard would create inconsistency with the
purpose statements of this section the Director may consider an alternative design proposal through
the alternative compliance provisions as set forth in Section 11-5B-5 of this Title.
11-4-3-50 Live/work residential Add new specific use standards to 11-4-3-50 - Live work residential project
rp oject incorporate live/work residential
project that aligns with the A.A live work structure shall not exceed 3,000 square feet.
adopted building code. B. The nonresidential area shall be limited to the first floor only and not exceed fifty 50percent of the
gross floor area of the structure.
C. The nonresidential area shall be used by the occupant of the dwelling. No more than five 5
employees shall occupy the area at any one time.
D. Parking standards shall comply with the verticall -inte rated residential project standards.
E. The allowed nonresidential uses in a live work project include: arts entertainment or recreational
facility artist studio and personal or professional service retail• other uses may be considered through
a conditional use permit.
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Table 11-5A-2 Alternative Compliance ALT should be submitted Alternative compliance None D A
concurrently with CUP application
and included in the analysis of the Alternative compliance (concurrent with conditional use permit) D PZ PH
staff report for consideration by the
Commission. The official decision
would be included in the Findings
document for the associated CUP,
which includes appeal language.
Table 11-5A-2 Conditional use (with ALT and MDA applications should Conditional use (concurrent with annexation, rezone, preliminary plat, alternative PZ CC PH
concurrent annexation, be submitted concurrently with compliance, development agreement modification and/or combination plat)
rezone,preliminary plat CUP application and included in the
and/or combination analysis of the staff report for
consideration by the Council.
Table 11-5A-2 Decision making authority Aligning code with State Statue Unified Development Code amendment PZ CC PH
and process by application 40-203.ACHD is the decision-
making body. Vacations:
Exempt per Idaho Code § 50-1306A(5) None D A
All others D CC PH
Table 11-513-3C.3 Annexations and rezones Requiring concept plans 3.Annexation and/or rezone requests are not accompanied by a conditional use permit or planned
submitted with annexation unit development, the applicant shall provide a conceptual development plan that depicts streets, site
and/or rezone applications to access, internal circulation patterns, connectivity to adjacent properties, parking, general location of
include # of dwelling units and
square footages of buildings. buildings, including number of dwelling units and nonresidential building square footages. pedestrian
walkways and public or private open space.
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