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14-1592 City Code ZOA 13-003 UDC Text Amendment_~~ CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. (~-- BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE AS CODIFIED AT TITLE 11, ENTITLED THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE PERTAINING FENCING ADJACENT TO PATHWAYS AND 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; AND PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Unified Development Code is the official zoning ordinance for the City of Meridian and provides an opportunity to better support the Comprehensive Plan and provide a tool that is relevant and contemporary to the needs of the City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems it to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens to incorporate changes to the Unified Development Code within the City of Meridian pertaining to fencing adjacent to pathways and 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; to provide for orderly growth and development; and to carry out the policies of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO: Section 1. That Meridian City Code Section 11-1 A- 1, Unified Development Code, be amended in part as follows: 11-1A-1: DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: *** RECREATION ITEM, PERSONAL: The term "personal recreation item" shall include, but not be limited to, boat, snowmobile, motorbike, ,and all-terrain vehicles. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicle or portable structure primarily designed as temporary living accommodation for recreational, camping, and travel use. The term shall include, but not be limited to, motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, truck camper, fold-down camping trailer, park trailer, and travel trailer. ^nr~ ^~ ,~°fin°,~ in ~,~^hn rnr~n c°rtinn A~_1 1 ~~ **~ JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 1 OF 13 TRAILER: A vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property 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 vehicletrailer, and motorbike trailer. *** VEHICLE: Shall include, but not be limited to, automobile, pickup truck, truck, motorcycle, bus T@~~r • n~~ „~' , n~rcnn~~ recces+inn ifem or as otherwise defined in Idaho Code section 49-123 which includes every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn ~.~., *~e~,'-tr~,-~r~ upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails ortracks. *~* Section 2. That Meridian City Code Section 11-2A-3B, Unified Development Code, be amended in part as follows: 11-2A-3: STANDARDS: ~** 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 thirtyfeet (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. 3 .. + I1IC~1 fnr each nrnner+„~ properties taking access from common driveways do not require street frontage. .. , ~4. Street frontage for flag properties shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30'). ~** Section 3. That Meridian City Code Section 11-2A-6, Unified Development Code, be amended in part as follows: 11-2A-6:MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-8): The maximum gross density allowed is eight (8) dwellings per acre. Dimensional standards for development in the R-8 residential district shall be asfollows: TABLE 11-2A-6 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE R-8 DISTRICT JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 2 OF 13 R-8 Standard r Requirement Minimum property size/dwelling unit (in square feet): ~~~ ~~ i single-family detached dwelling unit with garage facing the 5,000 front property line Single-family detached dwelling unit with s~ia~e~ common 4,000 driveway, alley loaded garage, or private street mew lots Single-family attached and two-family duplex dwelling unit ~ 4,000 Any corner property ~ 5,000 Minimum street frontage -single-family detached dwelling unit (in feet): With garage facing street ~ 50 With ,alley loaded garage, or private street 40 mew lots Minimum street frontage -single-family attached, townhouse, 40 and two-family duplex dwelling unit (in feet) Street setbacks to garage (in feet): Local.... ~ 20 Collector ~ 25 Street setbacks to living area (in feet): ~~^ Local ~ 15 Collector ~ 25 Side setback r 5 Rear setback ~ 12 Street landscape buffer (in feet): Collector ~ 20 'Arterial ~ 25 Entryway corridor ~ 35 Interstate ~ 50 Maximum building height (in feet) ~ 35 JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 3 of 13 Note: 1.Measured from back of sidewalk or property line where there is no adjacent sidewalk. Section 4. That Meridian City Code section 11-3A-7A be amended as follows: 11-3A-7: FENCES: The following regulations shall govern the type, location, and construction of all fences: A. General standards: 1. When a .fence is erected not in conjunction with a building permit for a principal use or building, a separate building permit is required. 2. Electric wire fencing shall be prohibited. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005 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 (6') above grade to the bottom wire. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; amd. Ord. 10-1439,1-12-2010, eff.1-18-2010) 4. The use of boxes, sheet metal, old or decayed wood, broken masonry blocks, or other like unsightly materials for fencing shall be prohibited. 5. No fence shall obstruct access to public utility boxes, meters or other infrastructure. 6. Fences shall be kept free from advertising and graffiti and maintained in good repair. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) 7. Regulations for fences along pathways and common open space areas are set forth below: (Ord.10-1439,1-12-2010, eff.1-18-2010) a. The developer is responsible for constructing fences adjacent to micropath connections to distinguish common from private areas. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) b. Fences adjacent to all pathways and common open space shall be: (Ord. 10-1439,1- 12-2010, eff.1-18-2010) (1) An open vision fence up to six feet (6') in height, as it provides visibility from adjacent homesor buildings; or (2) If closed vision fencing is used, it shall not exceed four feet (4') in height. This does not allow four feet (4') of closed vision fence with two feet (2') of open vision fencing. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005) c. Other fences located within the rear or side yard shall be set back a minimum of eight feet (8'1 from the property line. Within the rear yard other fences shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) 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. JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 4 OF 13 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 orwithout slats does not qualify as a screening material. *** Section 5. That Meridian City Code section 11-3 C-5 be amended as follows: 11-3C-5: PARKING STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES NOT SPECIFIED: *** . ~~-~iVL{,/1 IIIWY uN I NIVY~.r, VI 1\ • rvV11 .1.IV 1.M MN . 1 N.V~MI V., M.. N~rv•..v~w~~v v.• v~r•vv~ 'v 1 v.. .....~ w..~. ~ • J • . • ~ Section 6. That Meridian City Code section 11-3 C-6 be amended as follows: 11-3C-6: REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF STREET PARKING SPACES: A. The minimum numberof required offstreetvehicle parking spacesfor residential usesshall be in accord with table 11-3C-6 of this section. TABLE 11-3C-6 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USE Number Of Bedrooms Per Use And Form Unity Required Parking Spaced Age restricted elderly housing 1 0.5 per bed (attached ordetached) 2+ 2 per dwelling unit; at least 1 in an enclosed garage, other space may be enclosed or a minimum 10 foot by 20 foot parking pad2 Dwelling, duplex and dwelling, 1 2 per dwelling unit; at least 1 in an enclosed single-family (detached, garage, other space may be enclosed or a attached, townhouse) minimum 10 foot by 20 foot parking pad2 ~ ~~~ 2/3/4 4 per dwelling unit; at least 2 in an enclosed garage, other spaces may be enclosed or a minimum 10 foot by 20 foot parking pad2 5+ 6 per dwelling unit; at least 3 in an enclosed garage, other spaces may be enclosed or a minimum 10 foot by 20 foot parking pad2 1ANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE S OF 13 Notes: 1. The size of the garage or carport required for dwelling units shall be measured by exterior dimensions and shall beat least 10 feet by 20 feet fora 1 space garage or carport and 20 feet by 20 feet fora 2 space garage or carport. 2. The parking pad shall be measured from edge of sidewalk or edge of paved travel lane (public street, private street, or alley) where no sidewalk exists. 3. For condominium projects, the required number of parking spaces shall be determined by the director based on the proposed development. If the proposed development issimilar to asingle-family development, such standards shall apply. If the proposed development issimilar to amulti-family apartment complex, such standards shall apply. 4. The required number of parking spaces for the residential portion of a vertically integrated project shall be in addition to that required for nonresidential uses as listed in subsection B of this section. B. The following standards shall applyfor offstreet vehicle parking for nonresidential uses: 1_In all commercial ~+ss; and residential district , the 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 X2,000) square feet of gross floor area. 3. In all traditional neighborhood districts the requirementshall be one space for every one 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 normally reauired, then the applicant shall provide additionalparkin~ 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 parking, the applicant shall provide alternatives to a off street parking as set forth in section 11-3C-7 of this article. The determination by the director shall be based on the following criteria: (Ord. 05-1170, 8- 30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; amd.Ord. 06-1241, 7-5-2006, eff. 7-15-2006) JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13 -003 PAGE 6 OF 13 ~a. The specific use(s) proposed and/oron the property; fib. Uses in the vicinity of the property; ~c. A traffic study, if prepared, forecasting the expected traffic and parking needs expected from the use(s); ~d. The availability of on street, shared, andjor public parking within the vicinity of the use; and/or fie. The availability of public transit, vanpooling orother alternative transportation to serve the use. *** H. If the calculation of the number ofoffstreet parking spaces results in a fraction, such number shall be rounded up or down to the next whole number: fractions less than one-half (0.5) shall be rounded down to the whole numberand fractionswhich are one-half (0.5) and ~reatershall be rounded up to the next higher whole number. Section 7. That Meridian City Code section 11-3 C-7 be amended as follows: 11-3C-7: PARKING STANDARDS ALTERNATIVES Alternatives to providing e~+t~ off street parking as set forth in this section are encouraged in all developments.lNhen required to meet minimum parking standards ofsections 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~-~e 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 b. There is an incentive program for car pooling, vanpooling, or transit supported by the employer. 3.OId Town (0-T) District: In addition to the alternatives listed herein, properties within the Old Town (0-T) District are also eligible forthe provisions listed in 11-3C-7D. ~B. 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 forconstruction;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. JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 7 OF 13 3. The shared use parking agreement maybe 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 ~C. Alternative Transportation: Where alternative modes of transportation are available, $~-~e off street parking may be reduced by an equivalent amount to the demand that is met by the alternative transportation mode, as documented in a transportation plan prepared by a registered engineer. D. Old Town (0-T) District Alternatives: To encourage creative parking solutions the following alternatives are also available to properties located in the Old Town 10-TI 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 square footage shall be verified through the Ada County Tax Assessor's records. b. For existing structures to be demolished, the square footage of the new structure shall be equal to or greater than the existing structure. c. For existing structures to be demolished, construction of a new structure shall commence within eighteen (18) 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 innovative parking solution is proposed. The director may approve, or recommend approval of, an 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. b. To grant approval, the director shall determine the following: i. The solution aroaosed mitieates the additional demand created by the new or expanded use; 11. The proposal will not negatively impact nearby parking or impair the character of surrounding properties; 111. Strict adherence or application of the parking requirements on the subject site are notfeasible ordesirable in Old Town; and iv. The solution is not materially detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13 -003 PAGE 8 OF 13 E. The director may approve, or recommend approval of, an alternative off street parking and loading plan, through the alternative compliance process specified in UDC 11-5B-5 when the overall design, as proposed by the applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the requirements of this article Miti atin circumstances might include, but not be limited to, access to an adequate public transit system and/or an unusually low parking demand. Section 8. That Meridian City Code section 11-4-3-9A be amended as follows: 11-4-3-9: DAYCARE FACILITY: A. General standardsforall child daycare and adult care uses, including the classifications of daycare center; daycare, family; and daycare, group: 1. In determiningthe type of daycare facility, the total numberof children at the facility ' e-daY at one time, including the operator's children, e~ or~ion~-~t~~ ' '~y~-eye; 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 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 ofthis 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. The applicant .shall not exceed the maximum numberof clients as stated in the approved permit or as stated in this title, whichever is more restrictive. (Ord. 12-1514, 5-16-2012, eff. 5-21-2012) * ** Section 9. That Meridian City Code section 11-4-3 -21 H is amended as follows: 11-4-3-21: HOME OCCUPATION: JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 9 OF 13 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 inthe TN-C and TN-R districts is not required: A. In noway shall the home occupation cause the premises to differfrom its residential character in the appearance, lighting, signs, or in the emission of noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, or electrical interference. B. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely in the dwelling, and not more than twenty 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 forthat 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. OS-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 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 occupation; or 3) 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. 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} Section 10. That Meridian City Code section 11-4-3 -3 8 is amended as follows: 11-4-3-38: VEHICLE SALES OR RENTAL: A. Vehicle repair may be allowed as an accessory use, subject to the standards for vehicle repair, major and minor, in the district where the use is located. JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 10 OF 13 B. Inoperable or dismantled motor vehicles shall be stored behind a closed vision fence, wall, or screen or within an enclosed structure and shall not be visible from any street. C. Automotive sales and rental areas shall be subject t D. o the minimum perimeter landscape requirement of parking areas in chapter 3, article B, "landscaping Requirements", of this title. E. 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, shall be provided. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9- 15-2005) F. Vehicle display pads are prohibited in the required landscape buffers. (Ord.10-1439,1-12-2010, eff.1-18-2010) G. Vehicle display 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. Section 11. That Meridian City Code section 11-SA-SD is amended as follows: 11-5A-5: PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS: *** D. Posting Of Public Hearing Notice: 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, comprehensive plan text amendment, vacation, comprehensive plan map amendment initiated by the city, and/or short plat. (Ord. 12-1514, 5-16-2012, eff. 5-21-2012) 2. Time Frame: Not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall post a copy of the public hearing notice of the application on the property under consideration. Except as noted herein, posting of the property must be in substantial compliance with. the following 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 "8# 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 JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 11 of 13 hearing location, a summary of the proposal to be considered, a city contact phone number, 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) Size = $1x ir~hes (6'} Size = t1Nd EnCheS (~') Size = one and ans-half irtche~ (1,5'} Size = six inches ~6"y Size two inches (2"} Size one inches ~1") Size = two inches ~Z"j ~f11~ of M~~iDIAN P~J~LIC ~IEARIh~~ NoTI~~ Irlleri~ian ~I~nning end Zoning ~om~nl~lo~ THE CITY of MERIDIAN wig hold ~ ~b on January ~, ~0~~, at 7;~~ p.m. at the pity Hey ~9~ E, Broadway}, pUR~~SE: Amt o~itlg -You blame ~ ~ubdlvisio Zoning R-4, S r~rniner~+ l~Ist, T. ecr+es, ~9 lots, sink family d of open speaeldraina~ wlfendsoape entryway. ERTY ~l'f7oN; SVY corner of t~st~~k Rd. and Linder Rd. r~ le- AP~'LICATICN BY: Jahn end J~rle ~e Contact a City ~lar~r ~It 6$4-5533 with snp questions. MERIDIAN PUBLIC HEARING NQTICE JANUARY 1, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission 6:00 pm -Meridian City Hall (33 E. Broadway) PURPOSE:. Annexation and Zoning-You Name Itsubdivision- Zoning R-~ and Preliminary Plat approval consisting of 54 single family lots and 6 common lots on approximately 30.27 acres.. APPLICATION BY: John and Jane Doe Contact the City at 884-5533 Section 11. That Meridian City Code section 11-6C-3D is amended as follows: 11-6C-3 STANDARDS: *** D. Common Driveways: JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 12 of 13 1. Maximum Dwelling Units Served: Common driveways shall serve a maximum of-#e~{~ six ~ dwelling units. 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 length or less, unless otherwise approved by the Meridian city fire department. 4. Improvement Standards: Common driveways shall be paved with a surface with the capability of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15- 2005) 5. Abutting Properties: Unless limited by a significant geographical feature, or separated by a minimum five foot (5') wide landscaped common lot, all properties that abut a common driveway shall take access from the driveway. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007) 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- 2005) 7. Depictions: For any plats using a common driveway, the setbacks, building envelope, and orientation of the lots and structures shall be shown on the preliminary plat and/or as an exhibit with the final plat application. (Ord. 07-1325, 7-10-2007) 8. Easement: A perpetual ingress/egress easement shall be filed with the Ada County recorder, which shall include a requirementformaintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting 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. *** Section 13. That all other provisions of Title 11 as they relate to the Unified Development Code remain unchanged. Section 14. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED b the Ci Council of the Ci of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ day of Y tY tY January, 2014. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ l day of January, 2014. ATTEST Jaycee ~JH ~°~~~D ~ ~~Usr ~4 1 ~~' °~ City ox ~ E II~IAN~-- ~ IDAHO f' SF.~ +~ . City Clerk .a__ ~~ ~~ r~~P °f -k ~5~4~~ r TAE APPROVED: .~ E f 1 y deJdi~e~rd, Mayor JANUARY 2014 UPDATE °"~"'''~ UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE - ZOA-13-003 PAGE 13 OF 13 ~` NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A) CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 14- 15~ ~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY COD E AS CODIFIED AT TITLE 11, ENTITLED THE UNIFIED DEVELOPM ENT CODE, OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FENCIN G ADJACENT OT PATHWAYS ~ OPEN SPACE; COMMON DRIVEW • AYS, IRRIGATION EASEMENTS; OFF-STREET PARKING• HOME OCCUPATIONS; DEFINITIONS FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE SAL ES AND RENTAL LANDSCAPING; PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SIGNS• ALLOWED USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS AND OTHER MICELLAN EOUS CLEAN-UPS; AND PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READ • ING RULES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this ordinance is available for ins ection at Cit ' ' p y Hall, City of Meridian, 33 East Broadway, Meridian, Idaho. This ordnance shall beco ' me effective upon its passage and publication. ~~,~~~~~~~, ~Q~ ~~~~ ~~ ''~© City of .~ I ~~... ~'''~`~ Clt Of rl lan x ~°A~+~ ~~ ~.~AL w Mayor and City Council By: Jaycee Holman, Cit Cler r~~0~ ~~~~ti y ~~e TREA~~ First Reading: ~ ~ ~, ~ - Z,p, Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as allowed ur p suant to Idaho Code § 50-902: YES X NO Second Reading: -- Third Reading: .--- STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0• ~ 5 2 ~q ~~- The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorne of the Cit of M ' ' Y y er~dian, Idaho, hereby certifies that he is the legal advisor of the Cit and has r ' y evlewed a copy of the attached Ordinance no. l4- 2.. of the Ci of Meridian Idaho tY ,and has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate notice to the ublic ursu Idaho Co p p ant to de § 5 0-901 At3 ). DATED this ~~ da of ~ .________ Y , 2014. r'"~ William. L.M. Nary, ity Attorn JANUARY 2014 UPDATE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT ORDINANCE -SUMMARY pA GE 1 OF 1