09-647 Design Review CPACITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. ®/ ~' ~O ~~
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD THE DESIGN MANUAL AS AN ADDENDUM
FOR DESIGN REVIEW; AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2002, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted
by Meridian City Council Resolution no. 02-382; and,
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department recommends that the Design
Manual be added as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department further recommends correlative
text revisions to the Comprehensive Plan;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all requisite notices and
hearings, and have complied, and will hereafter comply, in all respects with the requirements of
the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act for amendment of the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian
Comprehensive Plan by adding the Design Manual as an addendum thereto. Pursuant to Idaho
Code § 67-6509(c), a copy of the amended Comprehensive plan, with this Resolution, shall be
kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2. That the text of the Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as follows:
Chapter 5, page 38 - C. Future Conditions
Upgrading community design standards for landscaping, site design, and signs e~
continues to be accomplished through the adoption of updated ordinance criteria to
ensure that development occurs in a compatible, attractive manner. The City has
also adopted design guidelines and a citywide design review process encourages D
development in Meridian which expresses concerns and appreciation for the
aesthetic qualities of the physical and built environment and
results in an attractive, livable community.
Chapter 5, page 41-Goal III: Enhance Meridian's historical, cultural, agricultural
and community character.
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• Objective B: Provide landscaping, pedestrian friendly areas, and signage in
downtown and gateways; well designed development sites and areas; and high
quality, attractive buildings.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ day of
2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 2-~ day of
2009.
APPROVED:
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Mayor T de Weerd
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Jaycee .Holman, City Clergy $EAI,
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