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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024 4:30 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti at 4:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Temporary Street Levy Proposal
2. Title 10 - Parks
3. Pathway Planning
4. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present: City Officials Absent:
Mayor Sean Coletti City Administrator Micah Austin
Council President Russell Slack City Engineer Tracy Bono
Councilmember Craig Tibbitts City Planner Cindy Donovan
Councilmember Heidi Boyle Finance Director Jennifer Belfield
Councilmember Kris Oswald Parks Director Tyler Draney
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer Assistant Planner Heather McBride
Councilmember Scott Wessel City Clerk Kristina Buchan
City Attorney Scott Hall
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Temporary Street Levy Proposal
City Administrator Austin introduced the discussion to Council with a brief background and
reviewed a presentation that had been prepared addressing multiple options to move
forward with. Council discussed the various options and the timelines for working toward
implementation. Staff will continue to work toward a clear path forward.
2. Title 10 Parks
Assistant Planner Heather McBride reviewed the staff report before opening it up for
discussion. Council discussed options for available discounts to the required parks
contribution fee for developments providing their own parks and amenities to the City. Staff
asked Council to give feedback as they continue to make edits and will bring it forward to a
future meeting for approval.
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3. Pathway Planning
Discussion on this item was postponed to a future date.
4. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:03pm
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Sean Coletti, Mayor
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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Ammon City Council Meeting
January 18, 2024
Mayor Coletti and Ammon City Council Members:
Resolution #2024-003R
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendments
Staff Presenting:
Cindy Donovan Planning Director
Compliance:
- This application is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
- This application is in compliance with the City of Ammon and Bonneville County Area of Impact
Agreement (Ordinance #713) and Map (Ordinance #712)
Summary of Analysis:
1.
Plan, Chapter 10, Page 20)
2. Future Land Use Map amendment includes the addition of property south of 65th South, as
approved in the Area of Impact Map and Agreement with Bonneville County
3. Areas that are not currently developed within the City area of impact are shown with a
graduated/blended appearance that does not follow property lines, as the Future Land Use Map
is a generalized representation of the area.
4. Commercial corners with graduated medium density have been proposed at the southeast
corner of 65th South and 25th East. These align with Figure 3 in Chapter 10 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
5. Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) is currently projecting that 65th South
heading east to 45th East will be a major arterial in the future.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Public Hearing #2024-001 was held before the Commission on Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Public Comment: No written testimony was received, one person testified in favor of the
amendments
Commission recommends approval
Reasoned Statement:
Classifications are appropriate for large arterial roadway (65th South)
In compliance with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan
Property may be beneficial to City of Ammon as it annexes
Infrastructure can be improved to support growth going south
Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Hearing:
- Published in the Post Register on Friday, December 15, 2023
- Mailed letters to 20 public entities on Friday, December 15, 2023
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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- No sign posting is required
- Public Comment: No written testimony was received
Motion:
Approve
I move to approve Resolution #2024-003R amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map to coordinate with the approved Bonneville County and City of Ammon Area of Impact
Agreement and Map.
Deny
I move to deny the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map finding it is
not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan based upon (state the reasons for denial based
on deliberations).
Continue
I move to continue the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map until
further information can be attained.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
2. Current Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Reasoned Statement from Public Hearing #2024-001
4. Resolution 2024-003R Amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include the
additional area agreed upon with Bonneville County.
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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CITY OF AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003R
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY OF AMMON
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-6508 the City has a duty to conduct a
comprehensive planning process designed to prepare, implement and periodically review and update its
Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map;
WHEREAS, the City of Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission has conducted public hearing
#2024-001 on January 3, 2024, wherein requests and opinions from the public have been solicited and
considered;
WHEREAS, a notice of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map were published in the Post Register prior to the hearing;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ammon desires to adopt the newly proposed
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to serve as a guide for future planning and zoning decisions
by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Ammon as follows:
1. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map dated May 18, 2023 and amended on January 18,
2024, prepared by the Ammon Planning and Zoning Department, a copy of which is available at
the City Offices and on the City Website of the City of Ammon and by this reference made a part
hereof, be and hereby is adopted as the official Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map of the
City of Ammon, Idaho.
DATED this 18th day of January, 2024.
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Sean Coletti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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Ammon City Council
January 18, 2024
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Kade Olson Appeal regarding placement of Accessory Building
Staff Presenting:
Cindy Donovan Planning Director
Recommendations:
Staff recommends denial based on the following staff report.
Compliance:
- The requested area for placement is not in compliance with the Clear View of Intersection
Streets and Ways (10-5-8), Accessory Buildings (10-7-4 (B)), and the setbacks required in 10-37-2
(A) Residential District Uses,
Summary of Analysis:
1. CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND WAYS: For the purpose of ensuring reasonable
visibility and safety in the residential districts and in the business districts which require
buildings to be set back from the right-of-way line, a sight triangle shall be maintained on the
corner of land adjacent to the intersection of two streets, or adjacent to the intersection of an
alley or driveway and a street. ΛźƷƌĻ ЊЉͲ /ŷğƦƷĻƩ ЎͲ {ĻĭƷźƚƓ БͲ ƭĻĻ ğƷƷğĭŷĻķΜ
2. 10-7-4 (B)Detached accessory buildings over 200 square feet shall require the following:
1. A building permit acquired from the City Building Department
2. All utilities must connect to the main house on property
3. All snow/water that falls from the roof must remain on the property, and cannot fall on
4. Only thirty (30) percent of the backyard may contain covered structures
5. Must use the same access to the street as the main house, with a maximum width of thirty
(30) feet
6. No additional address will be assigned to an accessory building
7. Buildings placed twelve (12) feet or more behind the house may be placed a minimum of
three (3) feet from the property line. This measurement may vary with height of building
and roofing materials to ensure all snow/water remain on the property
8. Buildings placed less than twelve (12) feet behind the house must maintain the required
setback for the zone
9. All buildings must be at least three (3) feet from any current structure or proper firewalls
shall be installed
3. Accessory buildings that are built less than 12 feet behind the house are required to maintain
the setbacks required by the zone
The RP-A zone requires a 30-foot front yard setback, 25-foot rear yard setback and a 10-
foot side yard setback.
4. Properties located on a corner are required to have a 30-foot setback from any roadway
Parcel Characteristics:
- 2824 Pinfire Creek
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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- Located in Granite Creek Division 1 on the corner of Pinfire Creek and Hobble Creek (Lot #1,
Block #3)
- Property is zoned RP-A
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- Presented by Kade Olson
- Homeowner is requesting setback of 15 feet 2 inches from the front property line, 3 to 4 feet
from the side property line, and 5 feet 2 inches from the house
Motion:
Approve
(include reasoning for approval)
Deny
conflict with Title 10, Chapter 5 Section 8, Chapter 7 Section 4 and Chapter 37-2(A).
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Email from property owner
4. 10-5-8 Clear View of Intersection Streets and Ways
5. 10-7-4 Accessory Buildings
6. 10-37-2 (A) Residential District Uses
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10-5-3: SALE OR LEASE OF REQUIRED SPACE: No space needed to meet the width,
yard, area coverage, parking or other requirements of this ordinance for a lot or building may be
sold or leased apart from such lot or building unless other space so complying is provided.
10-5-4: SALE OR USE OF LOTS BELOW MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS: No
parcel of land which has less than the minimum width or area requirements for the zone in which
it is located may be cut off from a larger part of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future,
of building or development as a lot. No residential lot meeting the requirements of Chapter 14,
Section 3(B), if approved, under five thousand (5,000) square feet, and no other residential lot or
parcel under eight thousand (8,000) square feet shall be considered as a buildable lot or parcel
- on any plat being recorded for
the City. Except for public and community utilities, no structure shall be placed on any undersized
lot within the City without first being consolidated with an adjacent lot under the same ownership.
10-5-5: YARDS TO BE UNOBSTRUCTED--EXCEPTIONS: Every part of a required yard
shall be open to the sky and unobstructed, except for permitted accessory buildings and for
projection of sills, cornices, belt courses, etc., as follows:
(A) Belt courses, sills, and lentils or other ornamental features may project not more than
eighteen (I8) inches into front, rear and side yards.
(B) Cornices, eaves, and gutters may project into any front yard, side yard or rear yard not
more than one-third (1/3) of the width of the minimum required side yard for the lot on
which the building is to be erected.
(C) Non-walled and non-roofed porches, terraces, balconies and steps may extend into any
side yard not more than one-third (1/3) of the width of the minimum required side yard.
(D) Non-walled and roofed porches, terraces, balconies may extend into any rear yard not
more than one-half (1/2) of the depth of the minimum required rear yard.
10-5-6: AREA OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: No accessory building or group of
accessory buildings in a residential zone shall cover more than thirty percent (30%) of the rear
yard.
10-5-7: ADDITIONAL HEIGHT ALLOWED FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Public buildings,
public utility buildings, public and parochial schools and churches may be erected to any height,
provided the building is set back from the required building set-back lines at least one (1) foot for
each additional foot of building height above the maximum height or otherwise permitted in the
zone in which the building is located.
10-5-8: CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND WAYS: For the purpose of
insuring reasonable visibility and safety in the residential districts and in the business districts
which require buildings to be set back from the right-of-way line, a sight triangle shall be
maintained on the corner of land adjacent to the intersection of two streets, or adjacent to the
intersection of an alley or driveway and a street. Where two streets intersect, the sight triangle
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shall be bounded by the point where the two property lines (or extension thereof) that are adjacent
to the two streets intersect, and by the point on each property line located thirty (30.0) feet from
the intersection point. Where an alley or driveway and a street intersect, the sight triangle shall
be bounded by the point where the property line adjacent to the street, or extension thereof, and
near side of the alley or driveway or extension thereof intersect, by the point on the property line
located thirty (30.0) feet from the intersection point, and the point on the near edge of the alley or
driveway located fifteen (15.0) feet from the intersection point, The sight triangle shall be free
from structures, except as otherwise permitted in this section. Trees and other obstacles to clear
sight in such triangles shall be trimmed at least seven feet above the top of curb to provide clear
visibility up to that height, plus any additional height required to maintain visibility of street and
traffic control signs. Trunks or other support structures shall not exceed twelve (12.0) inches in
diameter, and (measured parallel to the street, alley, or driveway, from trunk or support structure
center line to center line) shall not be closer to each other than twelve (12.0) feet. Shrubs, fences
and walls, and other obstacles to clear sight located therein shall not exceed three (3.0) feet in
height.
10-5-9: EFFECT OF STREET PLAN: The establishment of planned street widths and
building setback lines is necessary in order to insure that there will be adequate amounts of light
and air to provide adequate visibility when entering or leaving the streets, to provide a proper
setting for buildings away from the noise and fumes of traffic, to promote safety, to reduce
congestion and to provide space for landscaping, both now and in the future when all streets and
highways have been widened to their ultimate width.
The City Council, after holding a public hearing on a proposal to establish the width of any street
or group of streets, may establish said street widths; and such width determination shall be used
in calculating the required yards and buildings setback lines set forth in this ordinance.
Whenever a front or side yard is required for a building abutting on a street to be widened or
constructed, as designated by the City Council, the depth of such front or side yard shall be
measured from the planned street line; and no structure or building or any portion thereof shall be
erected within the building setback lines.
10-5-10: DWELLING SITES TO ABUT UPON A PUBLIC STREET--EXCEPTIONS: At least
one side of each lot used as a dwelling site shall abut upon a street which has been deeded,
dedicated or abandoned to the public for street purposes, and the length of such abutting side
shall be at least as great as the width required for dwelling sites in the zone in which said building
site is located. Except in dwelling groups (planned), or except where approved by the Board of
Adjustment, every dwelling site shall face or front upon a public street.
10-5-11: FLOOD CHANNELS AND WATER COURSES: No building or structure, fence or
other obstruction may be constructed within any natural waterway which has been designated as
a floodway by the City Council, and no such waterway may be otherwise reduced in effectiveness
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CHAPTER 7
SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO
MISCELLANEOUS USES
SECTION:
10-7-1: Public and Semi-Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Schools
10-7-2: Gasoline Pumps
10-7-3: Flammable Liquid Storage (REPEALED Refer to IFC)
10-7-4: Accessory Buildings
10-7-5: Cemeteries, Crematories, Mausoleums, and Columbaria
10-7-6: Clubs, Lodges, Churches, and Similar Buildings
10-7-7: Mortuaries and Funeral Homes
10-7-8 : Public Utility and Facilities
10-7-9: Circuses and Carnivals
10-7-10: Fences
10-7-11: Hospitals
10-7-12: Corner Lot Setbacks
10-7-13: Model Homes
10-7-1: PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC PARKS, AND PLAYGROUNDS:
(A) The intent of this provision:
1. To foster the appropriate location and layout of public parks and
playgrounds.
2. To harmonize the various features and facilities of parks and playgrounds
with the surrounding area, so as to produce sound, stable residential
neighborhoods.
3. To foster a co-ordination of public recreational facilities on the part of the
City, and other public and semi-public agencies.
(B) Approvals NecessaryPlans. Before construction of a public or semi-public park, or
playground, shall be approved, the overall plan of said park, or playground shall be
prepared and submitted to the Planning Director, The Planning Director shall provide
a copy of the proposed park or playground to the Parks Director or their designee.
The Parks Director shall review the proposed plan and make recommendations
regarding the sprinkler system and landscaping, including trees and any playground
equipment that may be proposed. All proposed parks that shall become maintained
by the Parks Department shall meet all the criteria and requirements for installations
of sprinklers and landscaping of the Parks Director and policies of the City of Ammon.
All submissions for approval of a park layout shall be accompanied by plans showing
the general layout and location of roadways, entrances and exits, walks, paths and
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buildings and structures; the general layout and location of landscaped areas, play
area, play apparatus area, hard-surfaced areas, off-street parking, drainage, water
supply, sewerage and other features of design.
(C) Standards and Requirements.
1. Trees, shrubs, grass and other forms of landscaping shall be provided in sufficient
quantities to insure a park-like appearance.
2. Facilities involving lights shall be so located, and the lights shall be designed and
located so that glare and discomfort will not be unreasonably detrimental to
surrounding residences.
3. Off-street parking areas and other facilities which attract or are intended to
accommodate spectators shall be screened or located so that the detrimental
effects of noise and traffic on any surrounding residential area will be kept to a
minimum.
4. The entire layout and design of the park and playground shall be so arranged as
to harmonize with the objectives and characteristics of the zone in which the park
and playground are located.
5. Adequate ingress and egress shall be provided for both vehicles and pedestrians
which the park, playground or school is intended to serve.
10-7-2: GASOLINE PUMPS: Gasoline pumps shall be set back not less than twenty (20)
feet from any street line to which the pump island is at right angles, and fourteen (14) feet from
any street line to which the pump island is parallel, and not less than twelve (12) feet from any
residential zone boundary line. If the pump island is set on an angle on the property with respect
to the street, it shall be so located that automobiles stopping for service will not extend over the
property line. In no case shall gasoline pumps be set closer than fourteen (14) feet from any
street line.
Canopies, when supported by a column, may be located within the setback but not closer
to a street than fourteen (14) feet. Projection within fourteen (14) feet from a street shall be
deemed to be a marquee.
10-7-3: REPEALED
10-7-4: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: The location and use of accessory buildings shall be
governed by the following regulations:
(A) Attachments to main buildings restricted.
1. An accessory building which encroaches on any part of a required yard or open space
shall not be attached to any main building.
2. An accessory building which conforms to all of the yard and open space
requirements established for a main building may be attached to a main building,
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provided such attachment is by means of a foundation wall or roof conforming to all
provisions of the building code.
3. Where an accessory building is attached to a main building, it shall be considered as
part of the main building, and its use and location shall be governed by the
requirements of this ordinance applicable to main buildings.
(B) Detached accessory buildings over 200 square feet shall require the following:
1. A building permit acquired from the City Building Department
2. All utilities must connect to the main house on property
3. All snow/water that falls from the roof must remain on the property, and cannot fall
or sidewalks
4. Only thirty (30) percent of the backyard may contain covered structures
5. Must use the same access to the street as the main house, with a maximum width
of thirty (30) feet
6. No additional address will be assigned to an accessory building
7. Buildings placed twelve (12) feet or more behind the house may be placed a
minimum of three (3) feet from the property line. This measurement may vary with
height of building and roofing materials to ensure all snow/water remain on the
property
8. Buildings placed less than twelve (12) feet behind the house must maintain the
required setback for the zone
9. All buildings must be at least three (3) feet from any current structure or proper
firewalls shall be installed
10-7-5: CEMETERIES, MAUSOLEUMS, AND COLUMBARIA: No cemetery, mausoleum,
or columbarium shall be established or enlarged until a valid conditional use permit has first been
granted by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment may require that the application
for said conditional use permit include maps, names and addresses, etc., for an area within a
radius of two thousand (2,000) feet of the exterior boundaries of the cemetery, and such other
information as it deems necessary. Said required information shall include proof of compliance
with State law dealing with development and maintenance of cemeteries.
The Board may also require an additional filing fee based on an estimate of the cost
involved in processing said application.
10-7-6: CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES, AND SIMILAR BUILDINGS: No club, lodge,
church, or similar use shall be established until a valid conditional use permit has first been
granted by the Board of Adjustment. Premises used for the meeting place and related facilities
of any club, lodge, fraternal order or similar organization shall comply with the following
regulations:
(A) Where such uses are located in or adjoining a residential zone, all buildings, except
accessory buildings, shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any side or
rear lot line adjoining such residential zone.
(B) If such uses are located in a zone which does not permit commercial uses, there shall
be no external evidence of any commercial activity. Any retail sales on the premises
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shall be for members or guests only and shall be carried on as an activity which is
minor and incidental to the major function of the organization.
(C) In the opinion of the Board of Adjustment, preferably after consultation with the
Planning Commission, traffic safety, with respect to exits and entrances, shall be fully
maintained.
10-7-7: MORTUARIES, CREMATORY AND FUNERAL HOMES: A conditional use permit
shall be required for the establishment or enlargement of a mortuary, crematory or funeral home
as required by Chapter 18 of this Code. In establishing the requirements for such uses, the Board
of Adjustment shall consider, among other criteria, the following:
(A) Whenever possible, such uses shall be located on a major street.
(B) Such uses should be located as to not inhibit or deter proper development of nearby
properties.
(C) The site should be of ample size to allow for the makeup of funeral processions, as
well as to provide the required off-street parking and loading facilities and landscaping.
(D) The design of vehicular access to and from the site should conform to accepted traffic
engineering practices so as to minimize traffic congestion on the adjoining streets.
10-7-8: PUBLIC UTILITY AND FACILITIES: This section applies only to non-governmental
public utilities and facilities. Power substations, sewer lift stations, water pumping plants, and
similar public facilities shall be permitted in any zone in Ammon; provided, however, that a
Conditional Use Permit shall be issued therefore, after a public hearing is held thereon by the City
Council after such notice as the Council shall order. Reasonable development standards may be
imposed which are necessary to carry out the objectives and characteristics of the zone in which
the facilities are located, as follows:
(A) The activity to be carried on must not generate an amount of vehicular traffic that will
be detrimental to values in surrounding area.
(B) Lights which may be used must be directed away from surrounding residential area.
(C) In the opinion of the City Council, the development will be in harmony with the
objectives of the zoning ordinance and with the characteristics of the zone in which
the development is located.
10-7-9: CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS: A circus or carnival may be permitted on a
temporary basis in any zone, but only after a valid conditional use permit has first been issued by
the City Council.
10-7-10: FENCES: No fence, wall, hedge, or other sight obscuring object or structure which
is more than three (3) feet in height shall be constructed or allowed to exist above said height
within fifteen (15) feet of any front lot line along any street. This section shall not be construed to
permit any structure, shrub, hedge or sight obscuring object to exist in violation of Section 10-5-8
of this ordinance.
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10-7-11: HOSPITALS: Hospitals may be permitted in any zone, but only after a valid
Conditional Use Permit has first been issued by the City Council.
10-7-12: CORNER LOT SETBACKS: Corner lot setbacks shall comply with the
requirements of Section 10-5-8 which relates to the clear view of intersecting streets and ways,
and Section 10-5-19 which relates to the exceptions to front and side yard setback requirements.
In addition, setback requirements for accessory buildings from internal lot lines of corner
lots shall be the same as the setback requirements for the adjacent lots which share the common
interior lot line or as required for similar lots within the same zone.
10-7-13 MODEL HOMES: Model homes may be allowed in any residential zone under
the following conditions:
(A) One (1) to five (5) model homes are permitted in any currently under development
subdivision containing a minimum of twenty (20) buildable lots at the time of
opening of the model homes. These allowed model homes shall not contain an
office that operates more than twenty-four (24) hours per week or
(B) A model home with an office that operates in excess of twenty-four (24) hours per
week may be allowed after granting of a conditional use permit, which has been
approved following the procedures in the City Code regarding conditional use
permits or
(C) More than five (5) model homes may be allowed in a subdivision under
development after a granting of a conditional use permit, which have been approved
following the procedures in the City Code regarding conditional use permits or
(D) A model home may be allowed in any subdivision after a granting of a conditional
use permit, which has been approved following the procedures in the City Code
regarding conditional use permits.
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10-37-2 (A) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USES
RE1.0043,560125'70%50'20'25'1,5002,60035'30'PP1.00
RP2.50 12,000 100'70%30'10'25'1,4002,40035'30'PP1.00 P6, P7
RP-A2.50 10,000 90'70%30'10'25'1,2002,00035'30'PP1.00
R-14.00 5,000 50'70%30'8'25'1,0001,50035'30'PP1.00 P6, P7
R-1 prior to
6-27-13
4.00 8,000 80'70%30'8'25'1,0001,50035'30'PP1.00 P6, P7
R1-A4.00 5,000 sq ft/unit 100'70%30'P1, 8'25'1,0001,50035'30'PP2.00 P6, P7
14' total with a
minimum of 4'
on one side
RS6.00 4,000 50'50%25'20'800 1,20035'20'P1.00
R-28.00 P2 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'900 1,30035'30'P4.0010'P6, P7
R2-A12.00 P3 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'1,100 40'30'Pup to 8.0010'Fence P6, P7 P
R-316.00 P4 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'1,000 40'30'Pup to 16.0010'Fence P6, P7 P
R3-A20.00 P5 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'1,000 40'30'Pup to 20.0010'Fence P6, P7 P
RMH4.00 8,000 sq ft 50'70%30'P1, 8'25'1,000 35'30'P1.00
MU20'
Not Permitted
PPermitted
P1There shall be no side yard requirement for the property line between zero lot line single family attached dwellings where the dwelling units are attached by party wall/common
walls with the following requirements: a) At the point at the rear of any party wall/common wall where an attached dwelling becomes detached along the zero lot line, the side
yard requirement shall be no less than four (4) feet from the foundation of the detachment to the property line. b) For detached portions that are at the front of an attached
dwelling, there shall be no less than four (4) feet from the foundation of the detachment to the property line and there shall be no more than four (4) feet running front to back of
the dwelling that shall be detached from the dwelling sharing the party wall/common wall. c) There shall be an attached party wall/common wall of no less than twelve (12) feet
between any attached dwellings permitted within this chapter or any subsequent chapter allowing single family attached dwellings.
For each building containing one dwelling unit the minimum lot area is 8,000 square feet. For each building containing two dwelling units the minimum lot area is 10,000 square
P2
feet. For each building containing three or four dwelling units the minimum lot area is 18,000 square feet.
For each building containing one dwelling unit the minimum lot area is 8,000 square feet. For each building containing two dwelling units the minimum lot area is 10,000 square
P3
feet. For each building containing three to eight dwelling units the minimum lot area is 5,000 sq. ft. plus 3,000 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit.
P4For each building containing one dwelling unit the minimum lot area is 8,000 square feet. For each building containing two dwelling units the minimum lot area is 10,000 square
feet. For buildings containing three (3) or more dwelling units, an area of not less than twelve thousand seven hundred fifty (12,750) square feet, plus an additional two thousand
seven hundred fifty (2,750) square feet per dwelling unit for each dwelling unit above three (3) shall be required.
For each building containing one dwelling unit the minimum lot area is 8,000 square feet. For each building containing two dwelling units the minimum lot area is 10,000 square
P5
feet. For each building containing three or more dwelling units the minimum lot area is 12,200 sq. ft. plus 2,200 sq. ft. for each dwelling unit.
P6Family Child Care Facility - five (5) or fewer children
P7Group Child Care Facility - six (6) to twelve (12) children 8192021
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