465 Setback Restrictions 96
PASSED by the City Council and Approved by the Mayor of the City of Meridian,
Ada County, Idaho, this 17th day of March, 1986.
APPROVED:
MA R, GRANT P. ING FO
ATTEST:
ORDINANCE PJO. 465
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN BY ADDING A SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM HEIGHTS FOR FENCES FOR THE VARIOUS ZONING
DISTRICTS; BY ADDING A PROVISION ALLOWING ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES~OF LOTS CONTAINED
IN A RECORDED PLAT OR SUBDIVISION; BY ADDING SETBACK RESTRICTIOPJS FOR ZERO LOT LINE
BUILDING LOTS AND EASMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ZERO LOT LINE LOTS; BY REPEALING SECTION
111-9-606 B. 13, STREET LIGHTING AND RE-ENACTING A NEW SECTION 11-9-606 B. 13, STREET
LIGHTING, WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE SITUATION WHERE STREET LIGHTS HAVE
NOT BEEN REQUIRED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian Zoning and the Meridian Subdivision and Development
Ordinances were adopted in April, 1984, and since that time, after working with and
administering the Ordinances. needed changes have become apparent; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have adopted Findings of Fact and
Conclusions pertaining to the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and the City Council of the City of Meridian, State of Idaho,
have concluded that it is in the best interests of said City to amend the Meridian
Zoning Ordinance and the Meridian Subdivision and Development Ordinance effective as
set forth hereinafter;
NDW,~THEREFORE,~BE IT ORDAINED BY THE "MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
1. That section 11-9-605 J, Fences, is hereby amended by the addition thereto
of a schedule of maximum heights for fences; that said schedule shall be known as
Section 11=9-6'05 J`: 9. and shall read as follows:
"9. Subject to the otherrestrictions contained in this section,
Fences, the maximum fence heights in each zoning district shall be-as
follows:
a)
b)
c)
*PROVIDED,
2~9~7~
ZONE HEIGHT
R-4, R-8, R-15, R-40 & L-0 6.0 feet
C-N, C-C, C-G & RSC, OT, &
MUR* 8.0 feet
TE, I-L, & M 8.0 feet
HOWEVER, in all cases in Paragraph b where a fence greater than
6 feet is proposed the applicant for the fence building permit shall submit the
request for permit to the Planning and Zoning Commission for design revir-.w."
~, That Section 11-9-604 is hereby amended by the addition thereto of a
new subsection which shall be designated 11-9-604 K, Lot Line Adjustment, and
shall read as follows:
"11-9-604 K. LOT LIPJE ADJUSTMENT
1. The City may approve the relocation of original-lot lines as shown
on a recorded plat. Provided, however, that the following standards are met:
a. A relocation of the original lot lines does not reduce the
building site below the dimensional standards prescribed by this
ordinance, or any covenant pertaining to said plat.
b. The relocation of any lot lines does not change the original
number of lots in any block, as shown on the recorded plat.
c. The relocation of original lot lines does not change or move
any streets, easements, or publicly dedicated areas in any manner.
d. The applicant has prepared a Record of Survey Plat or ~1ap show-
ing the relocated lot lines which shall have received the approval
of the City Engineer.
e. That prior to being submitted to the City for approval, the
applicant will have obtained parcel numbers from the County Assessor.
2. The date of an application shall be the date that the Administrator of
Zoning R; Development Ordinances shall have received payment of the required
fee and all of the information in the manner as required pursuant to this
ordinance. The date for. any required public hearing shall be fixed by the
City within a reasonable time thereafter, and in no case later than
sixty (60) days after the receipt of the application in its due form.
Hearing and notice procedures shall be governed by Section 11-2-416
298
3.
E & F of the Revised and Compiled Ordinances of the City of Meridian,
as it shall be amended from time to time, and by such rules and
procedures as the city may adopt pursuant to this Chapter and this
Title."
3. The plat or map required by 1 d above shall include the following
endorsements:
1. Certificate of lot owner(s) and acknowledgement
2. Certificate of Surveyor
3. Certificate of City Engineer
4. County Recorders Certificate
The map or plat shall be prepared on a stable base drafting film and
shall comply with Idaho Code Section 50-1304. Once recorded in the
office of the Ada County Recorder, deeds will need to be written des-
cribing the new boundary per the original recorded subdivision plat
plus reference to the Record of Survey."
That Section 11-9-605 F, LOTS, is hereby amended by the addition thereto
of the following:
4. Zero Lot Line. Building Lots:
a. 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. A minimum distance of ten (10)
feet shall be maintained between buildings or potential buildings on
separate lots.
b. EASEMENTS: A perpetual six (6) foot wide maintenance/drainage
easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero-lot-line
property line which shall be kept clear of structures with the
exception of fences, patios and slabs at grade. }hoof overhangs and
below grade foundation footings may penetrate the easement on the
adjacent lot a maximum of twelve (12) inches, but shall be so designed
that run-off from the dwelling placed on the lot lines 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."
4. That Section 11-9-606 B. 13. is hereby repealed."
5. That Section 11-9-606 B. 13~is hereby re-enacted and shall read as follows:
2'9.x_
11-9-606 (3 13. STREET LIGHTING
a. The City of Boise's Lighting Ordinance is hereby adopted
by this reference as_authorized by law. Three (3) copies of Boise's
Lighting Ordinance shall be maintained and on file in the office
of the City Clerk, City of Meridian.
b. That in the event the above street lighting requirements are
waived in the case of an R-4 single..family duelling development or
subdivision, the developer and lot owner shall be responsible for
ensuring that there is a yard light installed in the front yard of each
house in said development; that the yard light shall be controlled
by a photo-electric cell which causes the yard light to come on and
shut off automatically and said yard light shall be electrically wired
directly to the residence's electrical breaker panel and comply with
the National Electrical Code. -
6. EFFECTIVE DATE:
WHEREAS, there is an emergency therefore, which emergency is hereby
declared to exist, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication
as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor of the City of P•?eridian,
Ada County, Idaho, this " 17th day of March , 1986.
APPP,OVED:
ATTEST:
G ^1T P. KINGSFORD
�. 1%0/ )%,�
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
&CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888-4481
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN BY ADDING A SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM HEIGHTS FOR
FENCES FOR THE VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS; BY ADDING A PROVISION
ALLOWING ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES OF LOTS CONTAINED IN A RECORDED
PLAT OR SUBDIVISION; BY ADDING SETBACK RESTRICTIONS FOR ZERO LOT
LINE BUILDING LOTS AND EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ZERO LOT LINE
LOTS; BY REPEALING SECTION 111-9-606 B. 13, STREET LIGHTING AND
RE-ENACTING A NEW SECTION 11-9-606 B. 13, STREET LIGHTING, WHICH
INCLUDES PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE SITUATION WHERE STREET LIGHTS
HAVE NOT BEEN REQUIRED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Meridian Zoning and the Meridian Subdivision
and Development Ordinances were adopted in April, 1984, and since
that time, after working with and administering the Ordinances,
needed changes have become apparent; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have adopted Findings of
Fact and Conclusions pertaining to the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Meridian, State of Idaho, have concluded that it is in the best
interests of said City to amend the Meridian Zoning Ordinance and
the Meridian Subdivision and Development Ordinance effective as
set forth hereinafter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4461
1. That Section 11-9-605 J, Fences, is hereby amended by
the addition thereto of a schedule of maximum heights for fences;
that said schedule shall be known as Section 11-9-605 J.9. and
shall read as follows:
"9. Subject to the other restrictions contained in
this section, Fences, the maximum fence heights in each zoning
district shall be as follows:
ZONE HEIGHT
a) R-4, R-8, R-15, R-40 & L-0 6.0 feet
b) C-N, C-C, C-G & RSC, OT, &
MUR*
8.0 feet
c) TE, I-L, & M 8.0 feet
*PROVIDED, HOWEVER, in all cases in Paragraph b where a
fence greater than 6 feet is proposed the applicant for the
fence building permit shall sumbit the request for permit to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for design review."
2. That Section 11-9-604 is hereby amended by the addition
thereto of a new subsection which shall be designated 11-9-604 K,
Lot Line Adjustment, and shall read as follows:
"11-9-604 K. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
1. The City may approve the relocation of original
lot lines as shown on a recorded plat. Provided,
however, that the following standards are met:
a. A relocation of the original lot lines
does not reduce the building site below the
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888-4461
dimensional standards prescribed by this
ordinance, or any covenant pertaining to said
plat.
b. The relocation of any lot lines does not
change the original number of lots in any block,
as shown on the recorded plat.
C. The relocation of original lot lines does not
change or move any streets, easements, or publicly
dedicated areas in any manner.
d. The applicant has prepared a Record of Survey
Plat or Map showing the relocated lot lines which
shall have received the approval of the City
Engineer.
e. That prior to being submitted to the City for
approval, the applicant will have obtained parcel
numbers from the County Assessor.
2. The date of an application shall be the date that
the Administrator of Zoning & Development Ordinances
shall have received payment of the required fee and all
of the information in the manner as required pursuant
to this ordinance. The date for any required public
hearing shall be fixed by the City within a reasonable
time thereafter, and in no case later than sixty (60)
days after the receipt of the application in its due
form. Hearing and notice procedures shall be governed
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888.4461
by Section 11-2-416 E & F of the Revised and Compiled
Ordinances of the City of Meridian, as it shall be
amended from time to time, and by such rules and
procedures as the city may adopt pursuant to this
Chapter and this Title."
3. The plat or map required by 1 d above shall
include the following endorsements:
1. Certificate of lot owner(s) and acknowledgement
2. Certificate of Surveyor
3. Certificate of City Engineer
4. County Recorders Certificate
The map or plat shall be prepared on a stable base
drafting film and shall comply with Idaho Code Section
50-1304. Once recorded in the office of the Ada County
Recorder, deeds will need to be written describing the
new boundary per the original recorded subdivision plat
Plus reference to the Record of Survey."
3. That Section 11-9-605 F, LOTS, is hereby amended by the
addition thereto of the following:
"4. Zero Lot Line Building Lots:
a. 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. A mimimum distance
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83642
Telephone888-4461
of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between
buildings or potential buildings on separate lots.
b. EASEMENTS: A perpetual six (6) foot wide
maintenance/drainage easement shall be provided on
the lot adjacent to the zero -lot -line property
line 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 (12) inches,
but shall be so designed that run-off 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."
4. That Section 11-9-606 B. 13. is hereby repealed.
5. That Section 11-9-606 B. 13 is hereby re-enacted and
shall read as follows:
11-9-606 B 13. STREET LIGHTING
a. The City of Boise's Lighting Ordinance is
hereby adopted by this reference as authorized by
law. Three (3) copies of Boise's Lighting
Ordinance shall be maintained and on file in the
office of the City Clerk, City of Meridian.
b. That in the event the above street lighting
Ift.01 S*011
requirements are waived in the case of an R-4
single family dwelling development or subdivision,
the developer and lot owner shall be responsbile
for ensuring that there is a yard light installed
in the front yard of each house in said
development; that the yard light shall be
controlled by a photo -electric cell which causes
the yard light to come on and shut off
automatically and said yard light shall be
electrically wired directly to the residence's
electrical breaker panel and comply with the
National Electrical Code.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE:
WHEREAS, there is an emergency therefor, which
emergency is hereby declared to exist, this Ordinance shall take
effect and be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor of the
City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, this ;� � day of YV ,_ !-,"J
1986.
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Merldlan, Idaho
83642
Telephone 888-4461
ATTEST:
I /t �- / § LC
JAC NIEMANN,% CITY CLERK
AMBROSE,
FITZGERALD
& CROOKSTON
Attorneys and
Counselors
P.O. Box 427
Meridian, Idaho
83842
Telephone888.44ai
APPROVED:
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