6B) UDC Text Amendment ZOA-13-003 Recs (Revised by CC for 1 7 14)STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: December 3, 2013 (Revised by Council ~ ~~~~~%~"
on l2/17/I3 and continued to 1/7/14)
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Justin Lucas, Planning Supervisor
208-884-5533
SUBJECT: ZOA-13-003 Unified Development Code Text Amendment
I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department has applied for a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) to amend the text of certain sections of the Unified Development Code
(UDC) pertaining to fencing adjacent to pathways & open space; common driveways; irrigation
easements; off-street parking; home occupations; definitions for vehicles; vehicle sales or rental
landscaping; public hearing notice signs; allowed uses in the Industrial districts and other
miscellaneous clean-up items. Please see Section VII below for a complete list of the proposed UDC
amendments.
II. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendments to the UDC based on the analysis
provided in Section V II and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law listed in Exhibit B.
The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item on March 21, 2013. At the public
hearing, the Commission moved to recommend approval of the subject ZOA request.
a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In 1'avor:.Tustin Lucas
ii. In opposition: None
iii. Commenting: Dave Yorgason
iv. Written testimony: Brad Miller, Michael Wardle
v. Staff presenting application:.Tustin Lucas
vi. Other staff commenting on application: Caleb Hood
b. Kev Issue(sl of Discussion by Commission:
i. Changes to the common driveway standards and effects on site design and density:
ii. Removal of the changes to irrigation easements to give staff more time to work with
development communitys
iii. Erosion of industrial areas and the need to preserve industrial space.
c. Kev Commission Change(sl to Staff Recommendation:
i. Removed the changes to UDC 11-3A-6 and Table 11-SB-5 related to irrigation
easements.
d. Outstanding Issue(sl 1'or Citv Council:
i. None
III. PROPOSED MOTION
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Number ZOA-13-
003 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of December 3, 2013 with the following
modifications: (add any proposed modifications.)
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Number ZOA-13-003
as presented during the hearing on December 3, 2013 for the following reasons: (You should state
specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Number ZOA-13-
003, to (insert specific hearing date), and direct staff to make the following changes: (insert comments
here.)
IV. APPLICATION FACTS
A. Site Address/Location: NA
B. Applicant:
Planning Division, Community Development Department
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Ste. 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
C. Applicant's Statement/Justification: See applicant's narrative for more information.
V. PROCESS FACTS
A. The subject application is for a Unified Development Code amendment as determined by City
Ordinance. By reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public
hearing is required before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter.
B. Newspaper notifications published on: October 21, 2013 and November 4, 2013
C. A public service announcement was broadcast faxed/emailed on October 10, 2013 regarding this
application.
VL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS
The City's Comprehensive Plan is a vision and policy document for guiding development and the
transportation needs in the City of Meridian. Staff finds that the subject Unified Development Code
Amendment complies with and furthers the goals and objectives of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
The specific objectives and actions that support the proposed amendment are listed below:
"Amend the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to implement this plan."
Staff finds that the intended patrpose of the subject ZOA application is harmonious witl2 and in
accordance with the applicable objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
"Keep current the Unified Development Code and Future Land Use Map to implement the provisions
of this plan."
The proposed UDC amendments reflect the current trends in development, so as to implement the
intent of the Comprehensive Plan, while not compromising life, safety or the general welfare of
the community.
"Support redevelopment opportunities in downtown."
The changes to the parking standards proposed with the Zoning Ordinance Amendment are
intended to simplify the parking standards in the dotivntown and provide more clarity and
flexibility in the city's parking requirements. These changes are intended to facilitate
redevelopment in the downtown.
"Elevate/enhance quality of residential site and subdivision planning."
The modifications to the common driveway standards presented in this application will
encourage innovative residential site design. Common driveways reduce access points to streets
and create a more diverse streetscape.
"Develop Meridian as an economic development driving force that creates dynamic, sustainable
and synergistic environments through the development of industrial corridors and target markets."
This application is proposing to remove several asses from industrial zones that are currently
listed as allowed or conditional uses. The intent of these changes is to preserve the city's
industrial parks as areas for job creating uses that support Meridian's economic viability.
VII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
The applicant has identified specific sections of the UDC that should be amended for the code to
function efficiently and to more appropriately meet the needs of our customers and the City. This
application includes changes to the following sections of the UDC:
Chapter 1, Article A: DEFINITIONS
Chapter 2, Article A: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Chapter 3, Article A: STANDARD REGULATIONS IN ALL DISTRICTS
Chapter 3, Article C: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 4: SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
Chapter 5, Article A: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 5, Article B: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Chapter 6, Article C: SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
The proposed changes are presented in the table on the next several pages in strike-out/underline
format. The column marked "Reason for Change" indicates the intended purpose or reason for the
text amendment.
Code Section Code Section (strikethrough and underline used for changes) Reason for Change
11-3A-7 A. General standards: Double Fencing
1. When a fence is erected not in conjunction with a building permit for a principal use or adjacent to
building, a separate building permit is required. Pathways and
2. Electric wire fencing shall be prohibited. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005 Open Space
3. Barbed wire fencing shall be prohibited, except in the C-C, C-G, M-E, I-L, and I-H districts
when: a) used as the top section for security fencing; and b) located a minimum of six feet The recommended
(6') above grade to the bottom wire. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; amd. Ord. 10- language is an
1439, 1-12-2010, eff. 1-18-2010) attempt to allow for
4. The use of boxes, sheet metal, old or decayed wood, broken masonry blocks, or other like privacy fencing and
unsightly materials for fencing shall be prohibited. dog runs within the
5. No fence shall obstruct access to public utility boxes, meters or other infrastructure. rear or side yard
6. Fences shall be kept free from advertising and graffiti and maintained in good repair. (Ord. and preserve the
05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) "eye's" on the
7. Regulations for fences along pathways and common open space areas are set forth below: pathway or open
(Ord. 10-1439, 1-12-2010, eff. 1-18-2010) space which is the
a. The developer is responsible for constructing fences adjacent to micropath primary purpose of
connections to distinguish common from private areas. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, this section of code.
eff. 9-15-2005)
b. Fences adjacent to all pathways and common open space shall be: (Ord. 10-1439, 1- No change to
12-2010, eff. 1-18-2010) current code should
(1) An open vision fence up to six feet (6') in height, as it provides visibility still be considered if
from adjacent homes or buildings; or this change or other
(2) If closed vision fencing is used, it shall not exceed four feet (4') in height. modification is
This does not allow four feet (4') of closed vision fence with two feet (2') of anticipated to cause
open vision fencing. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) confusion now or in
c. Other fences located within the rear or side yard shall be set back a minimum of the future.
eight feet (8'1 from the property line. Within the rear yard other fences shall not
exceed fifty percent (50%1 of the property width.
d. These restrictions are intended to apply to fencing along interior common open space
areas and pathways. They are not intended to apply to street buffers or entryway
landscaping strips. These restrictions are not intended to require fencing on interior
common open space. (Ord. 10-1439, 1-12-2010, eff. 1-18-2010)
8. A fence constructed in the public right of way shall require a license agreement from the
transportation authority.
9. If an owner or applicant desires to obtain an alternative compliance from the provisions of
this section, the procedure shall be in accord with chapter 5, "Administration", of this title.
10. See subsection 11-3A-6B2 of this article for additional fencing requirements along irrigation
ditches, laterals, canals, and/or drains. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
11. Where screening is required in this title, chainlink fencing with or without slats does not
qualify as a screening material.
11-6C-3D D. Common Driveways: Complicated
1. Maximum Dwelling Units Served: Common driveways shall serve a maximum ofd-(4} six Common Drive
f~ dwelling units. Requirements
2. Width Standards: Common driveways shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in width.
3. Maximum Length: Common driveways shall be a maximum of one hundred fifty feet (150') in The purpose of this
length or less, unless otherwise approved by the Meridian city fire department. amendment is to
4. Improvement Standards: Common driveways shall be paved with a surface with the simplify the
capability of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15- common driveway
2005) standards and allow
5. Abutting Properties: Unless limited by a significant geographical feature, or separated by a for more innovative
minimum five foot (5') wide landscaped common lot, all properties that abut a common lot layouts using
driveway shall take access from the driveway. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007) common drives.
6. Turning Radius: Common driveways shall be straight or provide a twenty eight foot (28')
inside and forty eight foot (48') outside turning radius. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15- The term shared
2005) driveway was
7. Depictions: For any plats using a common driveway, the setbacks, building envelope, and removed or
orientation of the lots and structures shall be shown on the preliminary plat and/or as an replaced with
exhibit with the final plat application. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007) common driveway
8. Easement: A perpetual ingress/egress easement shall be filed with the Ada County recorder, where appropriate
which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting for consistency.
fire vehicles and equipment.
9. Alternative Compliance: The director may approve or recommend approval of alternative
design or construction standards when the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed
overall design meets or exceeds the intent of the required standards of this section and shall
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
11-2A-3B B. Minimum Street Frontage:
1. Properties with street frontages on cul-de-sacs or at approximately a ninety degree (90°)
angle shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') measured as a chord measurement.
2. Street knuckles shall be separated from through traffic by a landscape island. Properties with
frontages on such knuckles shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') measured as a chord
measurement.
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thirty feet (30').
11-2A-6 Minimum street frontage -single-family detached Minimum property size/dwelling unit (in
dwelling unit square feet):
(in feet): Single-family detached dwelling unit with
With garage facing street garage facing the
50 front property line 5,000
With ~~-c-4~i+~e-n~ alley loaded garage, or Single-family detached dwelling unit with
private street mew lots 40 ~a~e~ common driveway,
Minimum street frontage -single-family attached, alley loaded garage, or private street mew
townhouse, lots 4,000
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Vertically integrated residential4 1 1~ per dwelling unit Required Number
of Off Street
Parking Spaces
Because parking will
2/3 ~ 1 per dwelling unit be provided by the
integrated
4+ 31 per dwelling unit commercial use,
parking consistent
with other
residential uses
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this standard may
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use, vertically
integrated projects.
11-3C-6B B. The following stand~~rds shall apply for off street vehicle parking for nonresidential uses:
1. In all commercial ~a:.arscrrcT.f and residential districts, ~•~a 4.-r..a.4. .~.. ..~ .-..~..~.ll. ~-... rl..~...a .a...4w ~.4.. 4hp
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requirement shall be one space for every five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area.
2. In all industrial districts the requirement shall be one space for every two thousand (2,000)
square feet of gross floor area.
3. In all traditional neighborhood districts the requirement shall be one space for ever
y one
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thousand (1000) square feet of gross floor area. Lawfully existing structures in traditional
neighborhood districts shall not be required to comply with the requirements of this section
except when a proposed addition increases the number of off-street parking spaces normallX
required, then the applicant shall provide additional parking as set forth in this section.
4. In circumstances where there would appear to be a public safety issue, the director may
request additional information from the applicant to determine if there is sufficient parking.
When in the determination of the director there is insufficient perking, the applicant shall
provide alternatives to e off street narking as set forth in section 11-3C-7 of this article.
The determination by the director shall be based on the following criteria: (Ord. OS-1170, 8-
30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; amd. Ord. 06-1241, 7-5-2006, eff. 7-15-2006)
-1-a. The specific use(s) proposed and/or on the property;
fib. Uses in the vicinity of the property;
3.c. A traffic study, if prepared, forecasting the expected traffic and parking needs expected
from the use(s);
4d. The availability of on street, shared, and/or public parking within the vicinity of the use;
and/or
fie. The availability of public transit, vanpooling or other alternative transportation to serve the
use.
11-3C-6 H. If the calculation of the number of off street parking spaces results in a fraction, such number shall
be rounded ug or down to the next whole number: fractions less than one-half (0.5) shall be
rounded down to the whole number and fractions which are one-half (0.51 and sreater shall be
rounded ug to the next higher whole number.
11-3C-7 11-3C-7: PARKING STANDARDS-F$F~ALTERNATIVES Tn nni CITC ono~inir~:
Alternatives to providing erase off street parking as set forth in this section are encouraged in all
developments. When required to meet minimum parking standards of sections 11-3C-5 and 11-3C-6
of this article, alternatives shall include, but not be limited to, shared use facilities, public-private
partnerships for facilities such as parking structures or bicycle locker and storage areas, access to
transit and availability of other forms of transportation such as car pools and vanpools.
A. Favorable Conditions: Conditions favorable to providing alternatives to e+rstt~ off street parking
are as follows:
1. Shared use:
a. There are convenient pedestrian connections between separate properties;
b. The properties and/or uses are within one thousand feet (1,000') of each other;
c. The principal operating hours of the uses are not in substantial conflict with one another; and
d. Directional signs provide notice of the availability of parking.
2. Alternative transportation:
a. There is a transit stop within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the use; or
Flip the order
°f 8, b. There is an incentive program for car pooling, vanpooling, or transit supported by the
Alternative employer.
Transportation,
and C, Shared 3. Old Town (O-Tl District: In addition to the alternatives listed herein. properties within the Old
Use Agreement Town (O-Tl District are also eligible for the provisions listed in 11-3C-7D.
(Shared Use
n°w subsection 8C. Alternative Transportation: Where alternative modes of transportation are available, e+~r-sites off
B; Alternative street parking may be reduced by an equivalent amount to the demand that is met by the alternative
Transportation transportation mode, as documented in a transportation plan prepared by a registered engineer.
is subsection CJ
EB. Shared Use Agreement:
1. All parties involved with the shared use parking area shall submit a written agreement to the
director, signed by the applicable parties involved. The agreement shall specify the following:
a. Party or parties responsible for construction; and
b. Party or parties responsible for maintenance.
2. The applicant or owner shall record such agreement with the Ada County recorder prior to
issuance of any permits.
3. The shared use parking agreement may be terminated by the parties only if off street parking is
provided in conformance with this article and approved by the director prior to the termination.
(Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
D. Old Town (O-T) District Alternatives: To encourage creative parking solutions the following
alternatives are also available to properties located in the Old Town (O-Tl District:
1. Credit:. Any addition or new construction on property where a lawful structure exists, the
applicant is eligible for an existing structure credit. Off street parking for the existing square
footage of a structure shall not be required. provided the applicant apply for a parking credit.
Unless otherwise explicitly required by previous city approval, existing off street parking need not
be retained on properties where additions and new construction is proposed. The following must
be satisfied to obtain a parking credit:
a. The existing sauare footage shall be verified through the Ada Countv Tax Assessor's records.
b. For existing structures to be demolished. the sauare footage of the new structure shall be
eaual to or sreater than the existing structure.
c. For existing structures to be demolished. construction of a new structure shall commence
within eighteen (181 months of demolition permit issuance.
2. Innovative Solutions: The city recognizes that there may be innovative parking proposals that
conform to the purpose. intent. and objectives of this article but were not anticipated in the
specific regulations. This sub-section sets forth a method for compliance in the event an
From 11-3C-SD innovative parking solution is proposed. The director may approve. or recommend approval of, an
,
as amended innovative alternative parking solution in Old Town, when the following are satisfied:
a. Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) recommendation: The applicant or owner shall
obtain a written recommendation on the parking compliance method proposed from the
Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) Board. Said recommendation from the MDC Board
shall accompany the submittal of a development application.
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b. To grant approval, the director shall determine the followine:
i. The solution proposed mitieates the additional demand created by the new or
expanded use:
ii. The proposal will not neeatively impact nearby parkine or impair the character of
surrounding properties:
iii. Strict adherence or application of the parkine requirements on the subject site are not
feasible or desirable in Old Town: and
iv. The solution is not materially detrimental to public health. safety or welfare.
E. The director may approve, or recommend approval of, an alternative off street parkine and loading plan,
through the alternative compliance process specified in UDC 11-58-5 when the overall design. as
proposed by the applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the requirements of this article ~~~'~
m~etr~ept~i to t#ee~ea~t~, sa#et+d-e~1-e~eFf~e. Miti~atine circumstances mieht include, but not
be limited to, access to an adequate public transit system and/or an unusually low parking demand.
11-4-3-21H 11-4-3-21: HOME OCCUPATION: Online Retail Sales
The following standards apply to all home occupation uses with the exception that strict adherence
to the standards contained in subsections B, C, E, and F of this section in the TN-C and TN-R districts The purpose of this
is not required: amendment is to
A. In no way shall the home occupation cause the premises to differ from its residential allow for online
character in the appearance, lighting, signs, or in the emission of noise, fumes, odors, retail sales as part
vibrations, or electrical interference. of a home
B. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely in the dwelling, and not more than twenty occupation.
five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of said dwelling shall be used for a home
occupation or for storing goods associated with the home occupation. Materials may be
stored in an attached garage or storage area, provided it shall not reduce the required off
street parking below the standard established for that district.
C. No activity connected to the home occupation or any storage of goods, materials, or
products connected with a home occupation shall be allowed in any detached accessory
structure. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
D. (Rep. by Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007)
E. The home occupation shall not have more than two (2) outgoing pick ups per day from a
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common carrier.
F. The home occupation shall be conducted by the inhabitants of the dwelling, and no more
than one nonresident employee shall be permitted.
G. The home occupation shall not serve as a headquarters or main office where employees
come to the site and are dispatched to other locations. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-
2005)
H. No retail sales shall be permitted from the dwelling except the sale of: 1) services or items
produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation; or 2) products
secondarily related to the personal service aspect of the home occupations or 31 products
sold online that are delivered to customers by mail. (Ord. 08-1372, 7-8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
I. Off street parking shall be provided asset forth in section 11-3C-6 of this title, in addition to
the required off street parking for the dwelling. (Ord. 06-1241, 7-5-2006, eff. 7-15-2006)
J. All visits by clients, customers, and/or employees shall occur between the hours of eight
o'clock (8:00) A.M. and eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
K. K. The home occupation shall only be allowed as an accessory use to an allowed residential
use. (Ord. 10-1439, 1-12-2010, eff. 1-18-2010)
11-1A-1 VEHICLE: Shall include, but not be limited to, automobile, pickup truck. truck, motorcycle, bus Definitions for
~ee~catie~-vela+eff, ~c~~~~~' ~~~~~~+~~~ ~+~~~ or as otherwise defined in Idaho Code section 49-123 Vehicles
which includes every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or
drawn {e. ., _. _. _. _. _.._. _, upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used The purpose of
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. these amendments
is to aid code
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicle or portable structure primarily designed as temporary living enforcement and
accommodation for recreational, camping, and travel use. The term shall include. but not be limited clarify the nuances
to, motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, truck camper, fold-down camping trailer, park between different
trailer. and travel trailer. ~~~' ~~ ~'~F~~~~' ~~ '~'~"~''~~'~ ~~~~~~~ "^ "^ types of vehicles.
RECREATION ITEM, PERSONAL: The term "personal recreation item" shall include, but not be limited
to, ~; boat, snowmobile, motorbike, ;Imand all-terrain vehicles.
TRAILER: A vehicle without motive power designed for carrvin~ persons or aroaerty and for being
drawn by a motor vehicle. This term shall not include recreational vehicles. This term shall include.
but shall not be limited to. boat trailer, horse trailer, utility trailer. snowmobile trailer, all-terrain
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vehicle trailer. and motorbike trailer.
11-4-3-38 11-4-3-38: VEHICLE SALES OR RENTAL: Vehicle Sales or
Rental Landscaping
A. Vehicle repair may be allowed as an accessory use, subject to the standards for vehicle Requirements
repair, major and minor, in the district where the use is located.
The purpose of this
B. Inoperable or dismantled motor vehicles shall be stored behind a closed vision fence, wall, or amendment is to
screen or within an enclosed structure and shall not be visible from any street. simplify the
standards for
C. Automotive sales and rental areas shall be subject to the minimum perimeter landscape landscaping of
requirement of parking areas in chapter 3, article B, "Landscaping Requirements", of this vehicle sales or
title. rental lots.
D. In addition to chapter 3, article B, "Landscaping Requirements", of this title, one square foot
of landscaping for every fifty (50) square feet of vehicle display area; ,~~! c~c a~~~ F~~ ~ _•~~•;
shall be provided. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005,
eff. 9-15-2005)
E. Vehicle display pads are prohibited in the required landscape buffers. (Ord. 10-1439, 1-12-
2010, eff. 1-18-2010)
F. Vehicle displav areas shall incorporate design features including but not limited to landscape
islands, curbing, and pedestrian walkways, that define main drive aisles and internal
circulation patterns.
11-5A-5D D. Posting Of Public Hearing Notice: Public Hearing
Signs
1. Required: All applicants for applications requiring a public hearing shall post the subject
property, except posting is not required for a unified development code text amendment, Consider modifying
comprehensive plan text amendment, vacation, comprehensive plan map amendment the posting
initiated by the city, and/or short plat. (Ord. 12-1514, 5-16-2012, eff. 5-21-2012) requirements to
make the date more
2. Time Frame: Not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall post a copy prominent and the
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of the public hearing notice of the application on the property under consideration. Except as overall sign more
noted herein, posting of the property must be in substantial compliance with the following legible.
requirements:
a. Conditional use permit applications for daycare, group; and annexation, preliminary
plat, variance, rezone, and comprehensive plan amendment applications for
properties of land less than three (3) acres in size: The applicant shall post a sign
consisting of one 11-inch by 17-inch piece of paper mounted to a rigid surface of at
least equal size, or other material stating the name of the applicant, a statement
concerning the proposed development, and the date, time and location of the public
hearing.
b. All other hearings shall require the following posting notice:
(1) The sign(s) shall consist of four foot by four foot (4' x 4') plywood or other
hard surface mounted on two (2) 4-inch by 4-inch posts, or attached to
another director approved support in such a manner that it is
perpendicular to the roadway along which the sign is posted and the
bottom of the sign is at least three feet (3') above the ground.
(2) Centered at the top of the four foot by four foot (4' x 4') signboard(s) in six
inch (6") letters shall be the words "C~t~r-9# Meridian Public Hearing Notice"
and the date of hearing. In addition, each sign will inform the public of the
nature of the hearing, the date, time and address of the hearing location, a
summary of the proposal to be considered, a city contact phone number,
*"~'~~,+;~~ „F+"~ ,~~,•~'~~.,.,~~+ and the name of the applicant, and if
applicable, the proposed development. Each sign shall be painted white,
and the letters shall be painted black and shall appear on both sides. An
example of this sign is set forth below: (Ord. 05-1170, 8-3-2005, eff. 9-15-
2005)
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(Ord. 10-1463, 11-3-2010, eff. 11-8-2010)
3. Sign Placement: The signs shall be posted on the land being considered along each roadway
that is adjacent to the subject property boundaries. The sign(s) shall be located on the
property, outside of the public right of way and required clear vision triangle. If the sign
cannot be placed on the property and still be clearly visible, the sign may be placed within
the right of way if the applicant can obtain the consent of the owner of the right of way.
4. Proof Of Posting: The applicant shall submit a notarized statement and a photograph of the
posting to the city no later than seven (7) days prior to the public hearing attesting to where
and when the sign(s) were posted. Unless certificate is received by such date, the hearing will
be continued.
5. Sign Removal: The signs shall be removed no later than three (3) days after the public hearing
for which the sign had been posted is ended. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
11-4-3-9 A. General standards for all child daycare and adult care uses, including the classifications of daycare Determining the
center; daycare, family; and daycare, group: type of daycare
facility. Align with
1. In determining the type of daycare facility, the total number of ~ children at the facility state code.
atone time, including the operator's children,
„~ ~':~~+~ ,++"~ F,~;';+,• ,+ ~ ~ ~:.~.-., is the determining factor.
2. On site vehicle pick up, parking and turnaround areas shall be provided to ensure safe
discharge and pick up of clients.
3. The decision making body shall specify the maximum number of allowable clients and hours
of operation as conditions of approval.
4. Upon tentative approval of the application by the director or commission for a daycare
center facility, the applicant or owner shall provide proof of criminal background checks and
fire inspection certificates as required by title 39, chapter 11, Idaho Code. Said proof shall be
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provided prior to issuance of certificate of zoning compliance. The applicant or owner shall
comply with all state of Idaho and department of health and welfare requirements for
daycare facilities.
5. In residential districts or uses adjoining an adjacent residence, the hours of operation shall
be between six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. This standard may be
modified through approval of a conditional use permit.
6. Prior to submittal of an application for an accessory daycare facility in a residential district,
the applicant or owner shall hold a neighborhood meeting in accord with subsection 11-5A-
5C of this title. Notice of the neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all property owners
of record within one hundred feet (100') of the exterior boundary of the subject property.
7. The applicant shall not exceed the maximum number of clients as stated in the approved
permit or as stated in this title, whichever is more restrictive. (Ord. 12-1514, 5-16-2012, eff.
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VIII. EXHIBITS
A. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code
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Exhibit A -Required Findings from Unified Development Code
1. Unified Development Code Text Amendments:
Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation
and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In order to grant a text amendment
to the Unified Development Code, the Council shall make the following findings:
A. The text amendment complies with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan;
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment complies with the
applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Please see Comprehensive Plan Policies
and Goals, Section 6, of the Staff Report for more information.
B. The text amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare; and
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. It is the intent of the text amendments to
further the health, safety and welfare of the public.
C. The text amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services
by any political subdivision providing public services within the City including, but not
limited to, school districts.
The Commission finds that the proposed zoning ordinance amendment does not propose
any significant changes to how public utilities and services are provided to developments. All
City departments, public agencies and service providers that currently review applications
will continue to do so. Please refer to any written or oral testimony provided by any public
service provider(s) when making this finding.
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