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02.13.2025 Agenda and PacketAmmon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 1 of 42 Ammon City Council Meeting Date 2/13/2025 Mayor and City Councilmembers: Parks Capital Improvement Plan FY26-FY46 Adoption Staff Presenting: Tyler Draney, Parks and Recreation Director Recommendation -Staff recommends adoption of the Parks Capital Improvement Plan FY26-FY46 Summary of Analysis 1.This document is intended to be a guide to accomplish anticipated replacement and development of amenities in existing parks. 2.In most instances, the order of operations is less important than establishing a funding pathway to accomplish these goals in the given timeframe. Unexpected damage, infrastructure failures, and community priorities will likely occur, changing individual project completion dates, but the overall completion date of this CIP will remain the same. 3.The cost of each project reflects a projected annual inflation rate of 4%. 4.The annual funding request of $225,000/year provides stability for annual budgeting. Any additional funds via developer contributions, grants, and donations will accelerate the timeline. Financial Impact -Sets a predictable annual expectation of funding requests for the Parks Department -Request an additional ±$45,000 for Parks over FY25 for FY26-FY46 budgets Motion “I move to adopt Resolution XXXXXXXX Parks Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026 through 2046” Attachments: 1.Parks Capital Improvement Plan FY26-FY46 2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000 www.cityofammon.us Page | 1 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 2 of 42 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2046 Adopted:Resolution: . 2/4/2025 Park Project FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 FY 2037 FY 2038 FY 2039 FY 2040 FY 2041 FY 2042 FY 2043 FY 2044 FY 2045 FY 2046 21st St Pathway Trail Seal $5,885 $8,054 Bridgewater Pathway to 1st St along canal, New @ 3900'$248,616 Picnic Shelter/trail bench, New $7,697 Playground, New $151,712 Trail Seal $3,163 $4,329 $5,925 Eagle Pointe Skate Park, New $669,060 Ball Diamond, New $83,263 Center playground, Replace $155,624 Parking and Trail Seal $11,496 $15,733 Pickleball/Tennis Courts, New $193,304 W Playground, Replace $174,596 Groundwater Park Parking and Trail Seal $1,779 $2,435 Hawk's Landing Parking Area Seal $416 $569 $779 Lion's Parking Area Seal $2,463 $3,371 Shelter, Replace $90,828 Backstop/ Outfield Fence, Replace $30,371 Playground, Replace $196,120 McCowin Ampitheater/Associated Parking, New $179,167 Basketball Court, New $37,923 Parking and Trail Seal $15,191 $20,790 Playground, Replace $270,400 Parks Building Roof Membrane, Replace $55,118 Peterson Parking and Trail Seal $13,001 $17,793 Playground, Replace $340,883 Skate Park? Eagle alternate Quail Ridge Trail Seal $1,456 $1,993 $2,727 Sand Creek Multi-Use Trail @ 985', New $37,856 Dog Park $52,620 Parking Area and Trail Seal $2,737 $5,148 Playground, New $111,848 Target Trail Trail Seal $2,380 $3,257 $4,457 Bridge Crossing, replace decking and fencing $59,724 Walking path connection to Hitt Rd.$15,128 Tiebreaker Tennis/Pickleball Courts, New $200,889 Woodland Hills Baseball Complex, Replace $531,155 Parking Lot Seal $4,502 $6,161 $8,431 Muti-use Trail 6900'$422,978 Pavillion $122,302 Pump Track $109,397 FY Capital Improvement Fund Allocation $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 Project Expense per FY ($ (17,000.00) ($ (422,484.00)($ (138,109.00)($ (179,167.00)($ (7,665.00) ($ -) ($ (669,060.00)($ (52,552.00) ($ (533,717.00)($ (162,666.00)($ (286,948.00)($ (59,724.00) ($ (10,490.00) ($ (422,978.00)($ (248,616.00)($ (73,324.00) ($ (466,691.00)($ (160,081.00)($ (231,227.00)($ (284,152.00)($ (298,349.00) To Capital Improvement Fund $208,000 $10,516 $97,407 $143,240 $360,575 $585,575 $141,515 $313,963 $5,246 $67,580 $5,632 $170,908 $385,418 $187,440 $163,824 $315,500 $73,809 $138,728 $132,501 $73,349 $0 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 3 of 42 2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000 www.cityofammon.us Page | 1 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers: Density and Development Summary of Analysis: 1.Current density standards: •Hillside Residential east of 45th East up to 2.5 units per acre •Low density 1-4 units per acre with 6 units per acre allowed in RS as infill development •Medium density 8-12 units per acre with up to 8 units attached •High density 16-20 units per acre 2.Medium and High-Density developments must meet the requirements in 10-5-27 (adopted December 16, 2021) 3.Green space requirements for medium and high density are in code. Open space is regulated by maximum lot coverage and open space requirements in zoning code and the Residential District Use Matrix. 4.Net density requirements recently enacted will take time to see the effects 5.Current zoning entitlements as shown on the map can only be changed by a request from the land owner 6.The Comprehensive Plan recommends a variety of housing types as a land use goal (Chapter 10, pg. 21) 7.The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map shows primarily low-density housing 8.Sustainability requires variety of housing, commercial, and industrial areas Attachments: 1.Ammon Residential Developments Entitlement Inventory – Updated 2/4/2025 2.10-37-2 (A) Residential District Uses 3.10-5-27 Medium and High-Density Location Criteria 4.Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 Land Use 5.Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 4 of 42 AMMON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS ENTITLEMENT INVENTORY UPDATED: 2/4/2025 Entitled Subdivisions (Approved Final Plat)Pending Subdivisions SUBDIVISION Total Units Build Prmt Issue Need ERUs Sewer Water Fiber Ready Press. Irr. Subdiv. Under Const? SUBDIVISION ACRES PROP. UNITS PRELIM PLAT 1 Bridgewater 12 17 3 1 EIRSD Falls Yes No Yes 1 East Market Village (Doves Landing)52 319 No 2 Villas 3 63 7 4 EIRSD City Yes No Yes 2 Property South of Sunnyside 147.01 No 3 Villas 4 29 1 5 EIRSD City Yes No Yes 3 South Ammon Village 160.51 444 No 4 Hidden Valley 1 58 9 0 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 4 Hillcrest Ranch 2 1.6 24 No 5 Silver Springs 54 14 8 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 5 Founders Point 3 and 4 48.819 75 Yes 6 Granite Creek 2 44 10 13 EIRSD City No Yes Yes 6 Granite Creek balance 91.52 No 7 Brogan Creek 96 11 61 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 7 Quail Ridge balance 35.94 No 8 Sage Pt Village Apts 240 48 144 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 8 North Village Div 4- 6 29.76 86 Yes 9 Hidden Valley 2 50 2 2 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 9 Deer Run 12.345 12 Yes 10 Simplicity Div 4 61 11 34 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 11 Villas 5 49 5 23 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 12 Legacy Village 110 26 40 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 13 Crestwood Hills (Rocking R) 54 31 0 EIRSD City Yes Yes Yes 14 Hawks Landing 3,4 59 2 56 EIRSD City Yes No Yes 15 Hidden Valley 3 38 0 0 EIRSD CIty Yes Yes No 16 Hillcrest Ranch 1 121 1 120 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 17 North Village Div 1 75 16 0 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 18 Curlew Bend 59 0 0 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 19 Teton Townhomes 54 0 54 EIRSD City Yes No No 20 Hillcrest Ranch Apts 192 0 192 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 21 River Bend Manor 61 0 34 IB/EIR City No No No 22 Riviera Park 558 0 0 IBSD Falls Yes Yes No 22 Blackrock Apts 76 0 0 IBSD City Yes Yes No 24 Founders Point 2 44 0 44 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 25 Hidden Valley 4 30 0 0 EIRSD City Yes Yes No 26 North Village Div 2 82 0 82 EIRSD City Yes Yes No Low 27 North Village Div 3 25 0 25 EIRSD City Yes Yes No Medium High Low/Medium Total Entitl. Units Build Permit Issued Need ERUs Acres Units Totals 2399 197 942 Total Pending Acres and Units 579.504 960 Total Approved and Pending Units 3359 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 5 of 42 ZonesMaximum Density (Units Per Acre)Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet)Minimum Lot WidthMinimum Open SpaceFront Setback MinimumSide Setback Minimum (except zero lot line properties)Rear Setback MinimumMinimum Square Footage (Single Story, Above Grade)Minimum Square Footage (Multi-Story, Above Grade)Maximum Building HeightAccess WidthAccessory StructureAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)Attached Units AllowedMinimum Landscape StripRequired BuffersChild Care Facilities Require a Home Occupation LicenseAssisted Living CenterRE 1.00 43,560 125'70%50'20'25'1,500 2,600 35'30'P P 1.00 RP 2.50 12,000 100'70%30'10'25'1,400 2,400 35'30'P P 1.00 P6, P7 RP-A 2.50 10,000 90'70%30'10'25'1,200 2,000 35'30'P P 1.00 R-1 4.00 5,000 50'70%30'8'25'1,000 1,500 35'30'P P 1.00 P6, P7 R-1 prior to 6-27-13 4.00 8,000 80'70%30'8'25'1,000 1,500 35'30'P P 1.00 P6, P7 R1-A 4.00 5,000 sq ft/unit 100'70%30'P1, 8'25'1,000 1,500 35'30'P P 2.00 P6, P7 RS 6.00 4,000 50'50%25' 14' total with a minimum of 4' on one side 20'800 1,200 35'20'P 1.00 R-2 8.00 P2 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'900 1,300 35'30'P 4.00 10'P6, P7 R2-A 12.00 P3 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'1,100 40'30'P up to 8.00 10'Fence P6, P7 P R-3 16.00 P4 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'40'30'P up to 16.00 10'Fence P6, P7 P R3-A 20.00 P5 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'40'30'P up to 20.00 10'Fence P6, P7 P RMH 6.00 5,000 sq ft 50'70%15'5'20'1,000 35'30'P 1.00 MU 20' Not Permitted P Permitted P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Family Child Care Facility - five (5) or fewer children P7 Group Child Care Facility - six (6) to twelve (12) children 11/14/2024 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 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. 10-37-2 (A) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT USES There 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 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 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. 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 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. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 6 of 42 Page 18 of 19 CHAPTER 5 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS REVISED 05-18-2023 10-5-27:Medium and High-Density Location Criteria: The following criteria pertains to all property developments zoned R-2 or higher. (A)Criteria Applicable to ALL Medium and High-Density Projects. 1.Principal or Arterial Street Location. High-density projects must be located directly on a principal or arterial street, as defined by the currently adopted definitions of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO); and 2.Collector Streets. Collector Streets may be considered if projects meet all other criteria; and 3.Prohibited Access. A high-density development shall not require access to an arterial through a lower density residential development; and 4.Design Review. All high-density projects require Design Review approval prior to seeking a building permit; and 5.Maximum Density. Developments shall not exceed the maximum density allowed by the underlying zoning district; and 6.School District Comments. Prior to any consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, comments shall be requested from Bonneville School District 93. (B)R-2: Criteria Applicable to Medium density Project in R-2 Zone 1.All criteria as required by Section 1; and 2.Minimum Development Acreage. Developments shall be a minimum of two (2) acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and 3.Maximum Development Density. R-2 development shall not exceed eighty (80) units total per development; and 4.Public Green Space. If the development does not provide public green space, the development must: a)Be located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a city park, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian Access; and b)Have or provide direct pedestrian access to the park; and c)Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and 5.Platting of Units. All units must be individually platted. (C)R2-A: Criteria Applicable to Medium density Project in R2-A Zone 1.All criteria as required by Section 1; and 2.Minimum Development Acreage. Development shall be a minimum of three (3) acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and 3.Maximum Development Density. R2-A development shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) units total per development; and 4.Required Amenities. Developments shall be within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian Access, to a commercial area that provides grocery shopping and either retail shopping or dining. Development shall have or provide direct and uninterrupted Pedestrian Access to the required amenities; and 5.Public Green Space. If the development does not provide public green space, the development must: Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 7 of 42 Page 19 of 19 CHAPTER 5 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS REVISED 05-18-2023 a)Be located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a city park, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian Access; and b)Have or provide direct Pedestrian Access to the park; and c)Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and 6.Platting of Units. All units must be individually platted. (D)R-3 & R3-A: Criteria Applicable to High-density Projects in R-3 and R3-A Zone 1.All criteria as required by Section 1; and 2.Minimum Development Acreage. Development shall be a minimum of four (4) acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and 3.Maximum Development Density. R-3 or R3-A development shall not exceed 200 units total per development; and 4.Required Amenities. Developments shall be adjacent to a commercial area and within a quarter (1/4) mile of grocery shopping, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian Access. Development shall have or provide direct and uninterrupted Pedestrian Access to the required amenities; and 5.Private Green Space. Development shall provide privately owned green space within the development; and 6.Public Green Space. R-3 and R3-A developments shall: a)Be located within one-half (1/2) mile of a public city park or donate a public city park through the platting process; and b)Have or provide direct pedestrian access to the park; and c)Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and 7.Setbacks. If the development shares a property line with a low-density residential area, all buildings located along the shared property line between the project and the low-density residential area shall have a setback of twenty-five (25) feet plus four (4) feet for every one (1) foot of building height. Building height is measured to the top plate. a)Example: If Building Height is thirty (30) feet, setback would be: 25 + (4 x 30) = 145 feet; and 8.Agency Comments Requested. Prior to any consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, R-3 and R3-A developments shall seek comments from the following outside agencies: Bonneville School District 93, Bonneville County Fire District, Bonneville County Road and Bridge, the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District (EIRSD), Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD), Falls Water, Progressive Irrigation, and the Idaho Canal Company (if applicable). Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 8 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 20 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. Chapter 10. Land Use This section of the Comprehensive Plan lays out the policies to be used in Ammon’s future land use decisions. This section also contains the future land use map. The future land use map is a graphic representation of the policies within this chapter. The map is created by using the policies, existing land use patterns, proposed transportation systems, natural features such as the foothills and flood hazard areas/floodplains, population projections, and the ideas and opinions contributed during the citizen participation process. The comprehensive land use map can be found at www.cityofammon.us . Since the future land use map is a generalized representation of the following policies, the policies are controlling. The policies outlined in this chapter are to be consulted and used when staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council are reviewing: •Requests for zoning changes, •Requests for annexations and initial zoning, •Plans and expenditures for expansion of major infrastructure such as water and sewer trunk lines and transportation facilities which encourage growth, •Plans for new major infrastructure such as parks, schools, and fire stations which will channel growth to certain locations, and •Requests or investments in major public buildings such as city halls, libraries, recreation centers or city center facilities. Projected Population Growth The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) has projected an estimated growth rate of 1.88% annually from 2014 to 2040 for the metropolitan area in its 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2016 population of Ammon at 15,252 (Table 8). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Ammon was 17,694 in 2020. If this population is projected to 2040 using the BMPO estimated growth rate of 1.88%, the 2040 population of Ammon is projected to be 25,680. If the densities of Ammon do not increase beyond their 2016 densities, the amount of land required to hold the 2040 population and businesses ranges from approximately 3,900 acres to 4,700 acres. Today Ammon contains 4,831 acres, of which almost one-half is vacant. Although it appears as if the future growth until 2040 may be accommodated within the present boundaries of the city, not all of this vacant land may be easily or economically developed. Therefore, it is likely future annexations may be required to ensure both public and private investments are made in locations where private investments and public costs, including maintenance, are economically sound. Table 8. Projected Ammon Population, 2040. 2010 Population 2016 Population Estimate 2020 Population 2021 Population Estimate 2014-2040 Annual Growth Rate Projected 2040 Population Ammon 13,816 15,252 17,694 18,673 1.88% 25,680 SOURCE: U. S. Census Bureau and BMPO 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan. Census count of 7,016 for 2000 population. The area of impact contains over 11,000 acres and has sufficient land for growth beyond 2040. However, as with the presently annexed lands within Ammon, not all lands within the area of impact may be suitable for economic and efficient future municipal development. As Ammon grows into its area of impact, the natural features of the land, proximity to the existing infrastructure, the cost of maintenance of existing or proposed public facilities, the cost of development, and impact on neighboring land uses should be considered prior to approval of annexation and new development. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 9 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 21 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R TABLE 9. 2017 ACRES BY LAND USE CATEGORIES AND 2040 ANTICIPATED DEMAND. Land Use and (Zone) Developed Acres, 2017 Vacant Acres, 2017 Percentage Vacant, 2017 Additional Acres Needed to Meet 2040 Demand, 24,297 Additional Acres Needed to Meet 2040 Demand, 29,598 Residential (R-1, R1-A, R-2, R2-A, R-3, R3-A, RE, RMH, RP, RPA) 1,958 1,347 41% 1,123 1,782 Commercial (C-1, CC-1, GC-1, HC-1) 291 355 55% 172 272 Office (PB) 26 17 65% 5 8 Industrial (IM1) 149 105 44% 140 223 Parks/Schools/ Churches 188 4.5 3% - - SOURCE: Table of acres in zones, City Administrator, City of Ammon, January, 2018. Ammon’s land use goal should be to foster a community which continues to recognize and respect its rural roots yet provides a variety of housing types and styles for its residents; encourages shopping opportunities for the region, community, and neighborhood; continues to support and enhance the infrastructure necessary to work and live successfully in the 21st Century; wor ks to attract tech and professional businesses to the community; uses its natural features for open space and recreation; and through a public/private partnership, builds a city center or gathering place which provides a walkable environment of mixed-uses including community event space, small shops, public buildings, and mixed housing types housing and offices. Policies Based on Existing Land Use Patterns The land use policies and, therefore, future land use map reflect these existing patterns in land use in Ammon: 1. Regional and community commercial uses line 25 th East and portions of 17 th Street, one a major ar terial street and the other a minor arterial street. 2. In limited and newer locations, high-density residential uses buffer low-density residential uses from commercial uses (Figure 3). 3. Community and neighborhood commercial uses have been channeled to the intersections of major or minor arterial streets. 4. Secondary school facilities buffer residential uses from regional commercial uses. 5. Elementary schools are generally located in the center of the residential neighborhoods they serve. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 10 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 22 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. 6. In certain limited locations, parks reflect natural features or limitations to development. 7. Development on the foothills is generally proposed to be lower density; therefore, residential densities generally decrease further from regional commercial land uses and 25 th East. Densities decrease as one travels farther from commercial land uses. 8. Residential densities are predominantly less than four units per acre. Ammon’s land use policies and strategies should be to accomplish the following: 1. In new developments, density declines as development moves further away from arterial and collector streets, with higher densities transitioning to lower densities. 2. Recognize natural features, such as topography, floodplains, drainage areas, and wildlife corridors, may be amenities to development and may be used to enhance the community and neighborhood (Figures 4 and 5). 3. Encourage completion and submission of site analysis, including topography, hydrology including water table, soil suitability, drainage patterns, slope and similar natural features, prior to submission of preliminary development designs. 4. Protect life and property from natural hazards through, but not limited to, identification of such areas, open space and park plans and acquisition, reduction of densities in such areas, and enforcement of construction codes. 5. Preserve and protect the major transportation corridors in Ammon and enhance the experience of the visitor and resident by ensuring such corridors are attractive and inviting. 6. Protect the public investment in major transportation corridors through land use decisions which discourage strip commercial development; discourage mid-block commercial uses except on designated arterial roadways; require, when necessary due to anticipated traffic demand, traffic studies and related improvements; control highway access; and use landscaping to beautify as well as control traffic movement. FIGURE 3. RECOMMENDED LAND USE PATTERNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAJOR AND MINOR ARTERIAL STREETS. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 11 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 23 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R 7. Recognize the benefits of different residential street layouts and encourage the use of the one which is most beneficial to the public in the proposed location. Grid layouts disperse local traffic, enhance walkability, and connect neighborhoods. Circular street layouts reduce costs for construction and maintenance, reduce the amount of impermeable cover, discourage through traffic, and encourage layouts which protect sensitive lands. Cul-de-sacs share the benefits of circular street layouts but should be used only when staff, Planning and Zoning and the City Council agree it to be in the best interest of the residents. Cul-de-sacs, while providing benefits, also provide significant issues when considering parking and snow removal. 8. If developments are constructed with circular street layouts or cul-de-sacs, pedestrian pathways should be provided to ensure neighborhood connectivity and to ensure convenient pedestrian access to schools, parks, and open space. Such paths might also provide access to small commercial facilities needed for daily goods. 9. Encourage infill development to ensure development is compact, economic and efficient. 10. Establish land use patterns which build on existing water and sewer facilities. 11. Link homes, schools, parks and shopping areas with bicycle and pedestrian paths. Consider using sensitive lands in such linkages. 12. Continue to require adequate storm water management for new development and explore methods to safely allow multi-use of such facilities. This sketch illustrates one approach to steep slopes and a floodplain. The private lots encompass a portion of the steep slopes and are partially covered with a no-build easement. The floodplain may be owned and included as a part of a platted lot with a no- build easement within the floodplain portion, in common by the homeowner association or is a natural park owned by the city. Another approach is to extend the lot lines to the stream and encompass the steep slopes and the floodplain within the no-build easement. SOURCE: Based on Figure 25 from Land Development 2 . FIGURE 4. ONE APPROACH TO LAND USE ASSOCIATED WITH STEEP SLOPES AND FLOODPLAINS. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 12 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 24 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. FIGURE 5. TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO ADDRESSING STEEP SLOPES AND A FLOODPLAIN. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 13 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 25 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R 13. Develop site and design review standards to increase depth of yards adjacent to major streets and railroad. Encourage design treatments such as building orientation, height limitations, fencing, and landscaping to reduce land use conflicts, especially adjacent to major streets, the railroad, or heavier commercial and industrial areas. 14. To ensure open space on sensitive lands or to reduce conflicts with neighboring land uses, consider encouraging clustering of homes. Clustering reduces the cost of site preparation, provision of streets and utilities, and maintenance of streets and utilities. Housing clusters of 40 to 80 homes are safer for residents and offer the developer an economic unit. 15. Locate commercial and higher density residential uses at or near intersections of major roads, provided the layout of such uses allows sufficient land for safe ingress and egress not interfering with traffic flow near intersections. 16. Explore the development of a tech/research park to increase employment opportunities in Ammon. 17. Encourage land uses which generate major traffic to locate near major and minor arterial streets, provided the design of such uses reduces the impact on the street system by controlling access. 18. To retain the rural nature of Ammon, discourage lot splits in established subdivisions and protect existing farm operations from land use conflicts with proposed developments. The policies by land use categories found on the future land use plan are as follows, pursuant to regulations in Title 10 of City Code: High Density Residential 1. The maximum density for high density residential is twenty (20) dwelling units per acre. 2. High-density land uses are proposed adjacent to or near arterial roadways and commercial areas. High-density developments not located near an arterial roadway are not recommended. 3. High-density residential uses should be located within walking distance of commercial developments. 4. High-density residential uses offer flexibility in design. Parking, garages, storm water retention areas, landscaping, outdoor amenities, and larger yards can be used to buffer the dwelling units from the noise of neighboring land uses. Such buffering techniques should be encouraged in new high-density development. 5. Developments built at these densities should be walkable and, when available, can be served by transit. Site design should ensure such developments have walkways which connect housing with neighboring uses such as shopping areas, offices, schools, churches, and public facilities. 6. High-density developments that do not provide walking access to essential amenities, such as grocery stores and retail establishments, are not recommended. 7. A mixture of housing types should be encouraged that may include, walk-up buildings, twin homes and/or duplexes, town homes and/or row houses, and condominiums and/or apartments within one development which broadens the occupant mix, fosters a neighborhood environment, and reduces the monotony of multiple buildings of the same exterior design and scale. If done on a smaller scale or mixed, different housing types do not overwhelm one another. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 14 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 26 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. 8. To create a walkable neighborhood, destinations should be within ¼ mile or five minutes walking time, sidewalks in residential areas should be at least five feet in width and wider in commercial areas, sidewalks should be separated from public roadways by a six- to seven-foot-wide planting strip, and vehicle speeds should be 15 to 25 MPH. Traffic calming measures such as narrow traffic lanes, gateways, landscaping, and corner flares also create a pleasant environment. 9. High density residential should be located near or provide for transit pickups as they are available. As high-density developments are created in the City, there should be a review of the current transit stops for the potential of offering pickup on site or near the high density developments 10. Clustering buildings also offers the ability to buffer dwellings from major roads and neighboring land uses as well as offering an opportunity to create open space on sensitive lands. 11. Each living unit in a high-density residential development should be individually platted to encourage homeownership. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 15 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 27 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R Medium Density Residential 1. The maximum density for medium density is twelve (12.0) dwelling units per acre. 2. Town homes offer flexibility in design. Parking, garages, storm water retention areas, landscaping, fencing, outdoor amenities, and larger yards can be used to buffer the dwelling units from the noise of neighboring uses. Such buffering techniques should be encouraged in proposed medium density development. 3. Clustering buildings also offers the ability to buffer dwellings from major roads and neighboring land uses as well as offering an opportunity to create open space on sensitive lands. 4. Medium density is envisioned to consist of single-family attached townhomes. Often homes built at such densities will be a buffer between commercial or residential developments of higher densities and single-family homes on large lots or will be located on entrance ways to residential subdivisions. Low Density Residential 1. The maximum density is six (6.0) units per acre for detached housing. 2. Arterial corridors east of 45th E along 45th E, 1st Street, Sunnyside Road, 49th South, and 65th South shall not exceed 500 feet from the arterial, measured from the Right-of-Way. 3. Low-density residential may consist of single-family detached homes on larger sized lots with wider side yard setbacks. Low density may also consist of single-family detached homes on smaller lots as well as single-family attached twin-homes. Other creative solutions may exist in low-density developments, provided the maximum density is not exceeded. Hillside Residential 1. The maximum density is two and a half (2.5) units per acre. 2. Hillside residential consists of single-family detached homes on larger sized lots with wider side yard setbacks. 3. This designation is used for development east of 45th East, excluding the arterial corridor as defined in Low Density Residential. Institutional Uses (Schools and Churches) 1. Institutional uses such as elementary schools and churches should be located in residential neighborhoods on collector streets. Secondary schools should be located near minor or major arterial streets. 2. Shared use agreements should be pursued with schools to allow the playgrounds to be used outside of school hours by the surrounding neighborhood as park and open space. 3. A line of communication should be maintained between school and city personnel to regularly discuss population projections and anticipated growth patterns, needs for school facilities, and impacts of school location on municipal utilities and facilities. Discussions should also include potential requirements by the City as placement of schools are considered. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 16 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 28 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. Heavy Commercial Table 10. shows the general characteristics associated with heavy commercial developments. Not all numbers in this table fit eastern Idaho. These numbers are based on national numbers. Locally the market area is likely to be larger than found in the tables below while the population served is often smaller. As a result of a larger market area and longer distance to the shopping centers both the minutes of driving time and the distance in miles will likely be increased for this market. TABLE 10. CHARACTERISTICS OF REGIONAL AND SUPER-REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTERS Types of Shopping Center Site Area Population Served Radius of Market Area Leading Tenant Number of Stores Minutes of Driving Time Distance in Miles Regional 10 - 60 acres 50-acre average 150,000 20-30 8+ Full-line department store 40-80 Super-regional 15-100 acres 300,000 30+ 12+ Three or more department stores 100+ SOURCE: Kaiser, Edward J. and others, Urban Land Use Planning, Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1995. 1. Regional and super-regional shopping areas should be located on major and minor arterial streets (Figure 6). 2. Access from such shopping areas shall meet the standards of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization Access Management Plan, July 2012. 3. The clustering of major commercial developments should be encouraged at intersections. The continuation of commercial development along the frontage of arterial roadways should maintain low access egress for businesses along the frontage at major points or roadway intersections. A shared access traffic aisle should be required throughout developments along the entirety of the arterial roadway. Landscaping within all commercial developments should meet the requirements of Ammon Code Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 24. 4. Require perimeter landscaping for new commercial development. Landscaping not only reduces the visual impact of parking lots; it also directs traffic movement through the parking area and defines access to the neighboring street network. The Urban Land Institute states a reasonable amount of landscaping is 10% of the total site and 20% of the parking area. Such landscaping can be used for storm water retention and snow storage. 5. Shopping areas should buffer adjacent residential areas from the lights and noise of commercial areas by landscaping, fencing, and building placement. 6. Professional offices offer an effective buffer between major commercial areas and apartments and homes. If high density residential is located next to major commercial areas, the location of parking areas, garages, landscaping and fences for such residential uses should buffer the dwelling units from the noise and light of the commercial areas. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 17 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 29 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R FIGURE 6. RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS FOR SITING COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ARTERIAL STREETS. Light Commercial Community and Neighborhood Shopping Areas and Professional Offices As with the table above under regional shopping areas, not all the numbers fit eastern Idaho. These numbers are based on national numbers. Locally the market area is likely to be larger than found in the tables above while the population served is often smaller. As a result of a larger market area and longer distances to shopping centers, both the minutes of driving time and the distance in miles will likely be increased for this market. However, the table still provides a framework for commercial locations and provides fairly realistic numbers for the site area necessary for stores and shopping centers (Table 11). TABLE 11. CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTERS. Types of Shopping Center Site Area Population Served Radius of Market Area Leading Tenant Number of Stores Minutes of Driving Time Distance in Miles Community 10 - 30 acres 40,000 - 150,00 50,000 average 10-20 3-5 Variety store 15-40 Neighborhood 2.5 - 10 acres 2,500-40,000 10,000 average 5-10 1.5 Grocery store 5-20 SOURCE: Kaiser, Edward J. and others, Urban Land Use Planning, Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1995. 1. Neighborhood centers should be located in clusters at the intersections of arterial streets. Since they serve the immediate residential area, they may be located at intersections with minor arterials or with major collectors. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 18 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 30 Adopted by 2018-005R. Amended by Resolution 2023-003R. 2. If neighborhood centers are located at the major arterial intersections, pedestrian access to the neighboring residential areas should be provided to allow residents to shop without having to use the arterial street to access the shopping area. 3. Access from such shopping areas shall meet the standards of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization most current Access Management Plan. 4. Shopping areas adjacent to residential areas should be required to use exterior lighting designs that shield the residential area from light pollution, as well as using fencing and landscaping to reduce noise from commercial areas. Industrial 1. When reviewing requests by heavy industries that may have major off-site impact costs and infrastructure needs beyond what is available at the time of the request, those cost should be included as part of any approval and passed on to the developer as a required development cost. 2. When zoning for industrial uses, consider the predominant wind patterns from the southwest. 3. Locate industrial lands near major arterials with good access to highways, and/or adjacent to railroad facilities. Regional airport access is available by accessing the east and west arterial roadways and accessing either I-15 or Highway 20. 4. Buffer residential areas from industrial lands by roadways, office and shopping areas, open space, landscaping, berms, and fencing. Such buffering should be tailored to the industrial use. The buffering required for a food processing plant is likely to be different than the buffering required for a research laboratory or light assembly plant. Parks and Open Space 1. The existing parks are shown on the future land use map as parks. 2. Future parks are shown symbolically on the future land use map to suggest a park or open space needed to serve the neighborhood as it develops. 3. Sensitive lands such as floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, and drainages, plus exhausted gravel pits, may be shown as open space. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 19 of 42 2018 City of Ammon Comprehensive Plan 31 Adopted by Resolution 2018-005R Land Use Categories and Applicable Zones TABLE 12. LAND-USE CATEGORIES AND APPLICABLE ZONES. Land Use Category Applicable Zones - Pursuant to Regulations in Title 10 of City Code High Density Residential A maximum of twenty (20.0) dwelling units per acre (R-3, R3-A, MU, PUD) Medium Density Residential A maximum of twelve (12.0) dwelling units per acre (R-2, R2-A, MU, PUD) Low Density Residential A maximum of six (6.0) dwelling units per acre (RE, RP, RP-A, R-1, R1-A, RS, MU, PUD, RMH) Hillside Residential A maximum of two and a half (2.5) units per acre (RE, RP, RP-A) Institutional uses By Conditional Use Permit and/or allowed by zone Heavy commercial C-1, HC-1, CC-1, GC-1, MU Light commercial PB, LC/PB, MU Industrial I&M1, I&M2, M-1 Parks, open space All zones. 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Adopted May 17, 2018 - Resolution 2018-005R, Hearing 2018-006 Adopted Jan 16, 2020 - Resolution 2020-001R, Hearing 2020-001 Adopted Oct 1, 2020 - Resolution 2020-012R, Hearing 2020-018 Adopted Feb 4, 2021 - Resolution 2021-001R, Hearing 2021-002 Adopted Apr 15, 2021 - Resolution 2021-007R, Hearing 2020-036 Adopted Dec 16, 2021 - Resolution 2021-013R, Hearing 2021-037 Adopted May 5, 2022 - Resolution 2022-002R, Hearing 2022-009 Adopted July 21, 2022 - Resolution 2022-005R, Hearing 2022-015 Adopted May 18, 2023 - Resolution 2023-003R, Hearing 2023-020 Adopted Sep 7, 2023 - Resolution 2023-007R, Hearing 2023-022 Adopted Jan 18, 2024 - Resolution 2024-003R, Hearing 2024-001 Future Land Use Industrial Light Commercial Heavy Commercial Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Park Cemetery Church School Hillside Residential Mixed Use Impact Boundary Ammon Boundary Railroad Street Canal/Stream/River 1/23/2024 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 21 of 42 2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000 www.cityofammon.us Page | 1 Ammon City Council Work Session February 13, 2025 Mayor Coletti and City Council Members: School Development Standard Staff Presenting: Cindy Donovan – Planning Director Heather McBride – Assistant Planner Recommendation: - Staff recommends adopting a students per acre requirement for minimum school site size - Staff recommends adopting a standard that considers traditional public, charter, and private schools Summary of Analysis: 1. Title 10, Chapter 41 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone was approved by the City Council and added to the Ammon City Code on March 16, 2023 2. Part of adopting PSC was to replace the conditional use overlay that was previously used for schools in residential areas 3. Planning resources referred to the North Carolina Public Schools guide “The School Site Planner” for school lot designs, including minimum lot size – this standard requires more space than what is traditionally in this area likely due to the difference in school design between east and west coast areas 4. The attached research summary shows three different standards, minimum required acreage based on the standards and number of students, students per acre comparison between the standards, and how using a 65 students per acre standard would influence private and charter schools in the area 5. Based on the research summary, the most restrictive student per acre from the standards is 37 students/acre 6. Based on the research summary, the least restrictive student per acre from the standards is 65 students/acre 7. Schools are allowed in all commercial and industrial zones. Schools looking for a higher use would locate in commercial/industrial areas rather than PSC in residential areas. 8. Building size is limited by occupancy, fire code, and building code Attachments: 1. Research Summary 2. Title 10, Chapter 41 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 22 of 42 Research Summary Three Standards for School Site Minimums Minimum Size of School Sites based on State Elementary Schools Secondary Schools State Minimum (acres) Formula or comment for additional acreage Minimum (acres) Formula or comment for additional acreage Idaho 5 Plus 1 usable acre for each additional 100 pupils. 10 Plus 1 usable acre for each additional 100 pupils. American Planning Association Article/Schrader, 1963 Recommended Minimum Acreage Standards for School Sites Elementary School Junior High Senior High Reference Sources for Standards* Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres Required for Each 100 Pupils Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres Required for Each 100 Pupils Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres Required for Each 100 Pupils K. 5 1 15 1 25 1 American Planning Association Article/Schrader, 1963 *K. Inter-County Regional Planning Commission, Standards for New Urban Development (Denver: The Regional Planning Commission, 1960). Site Size in Acres of Land by Grade Levels - Public Schools of North Carolina K-6 5-8 7-9 9-12 Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres for Each 100 ADM Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres for Each 100 ADM Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres for Each 100 ADM Minimum Site Size (Acres) Additional Acres for Each 100 ADM 10 1 15 1 20 1 30 1 ADM: Average Daily Membership School District 93 Information Acreage # of Students Elementary School 12-15 650 Middle School 20-30 1200 High School 50-70 1825 Combined Middle/High 80 3025 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 23 of 42 Minimum Required Acres based on Standard # of Acres (District Minimum Size) # of Acres (NCPS Standard) # of Acres (Idaho /APA Standard) # of Acres (Denver Inter-County Standard) Elementary School (650 students) 12 16.5 11.5 11.5 Middle School (1200 students) 20 27 22 21.5 High School (1825 students) 50 48.25 28.25 31.5 Students per Acre based on Standard Students/Acre (District Minimum Size) Students/Acre (NCPS Standard) Students/Acre (Idaho/APA Standard) Students/Acre (Denver Inter-County Standard) Elementary School 54 39 57 57 Middle School 60 44 55 56 High School 37 38 65 58 Private/Charter School Example Number of Required Acres based on 65 students/acre # of Students Required Acreage Actual GEM Prep (Proposed) 574 8.83 Proposed on 4.467 Monticello Montessori K-8 345 5.31 6.07 Snake River Montessori 120 1.85 4.99 White Pine Charter School K-12 786 12.09 12.9 Alturas International Academy Ridge Ave K-8 594 9.14 2.04 Alturas Preparatory Academy 17th Street 6-12 672 10.34 3.03 American Heritage K-12 690 10.62 4.86 Taylor's Crossing K-12 440 6.77 7.26 Watersprings P-12 600 9.23 29 *School site of 4.467 acres would allow 290 students at 65 students/acre standard Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 24 of 42 Links to Resources Schrader, J.G. (1963, August). Information Report No. 175: School Site Selection. American Planning Association. Retrieved on January 31, 2025 from: https://www.planning.org/pas/reports/report175.htm#:~:text=Table%202%20shows%20minimum%20stan dards,junior%20and%20senior%20high%20schools Public Schools of North Carolina. (2010, February). The School Site Planner. Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved on January 31, 2025 from: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/schoolplanning/school-site-planner/download Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 25 of 42 Page 1 of 3 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Revised 08-01-2024 CHAPTER 41 PSC PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES ZONE SECTION: 10-41-1: General Objectives and Characteristics of Zone 10-41-2: Use Requirements 10-41-3: Special Provisions 10-41-4 City Park Dedication 10-41-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ZONE: The general objective of the PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone is to provide the appropriate location for parks, schools, and churches so that they may be harmonious with the surrounding areas. In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this ordinance and to promote the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone (see also §10-5 Supplementary Regulations to Zones, §10-7 Special Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses, and §10-37 District Use Matrix). 10-41-2: USE REQUIREMENTS: See 10-37-1 (A) Commercial District Uses Matrix. (A) Public and semi-public use parks shall be a permitted use and must follow the provisions as set forth in 10-7-1. (B) Public and parochial schools shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use and must follow the provisions as set forth in 10-7-1. Schools are subject to development agreements as outlined in 10-40. (C) Churches shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use and must follow the provisions as set forth in 10-7-6. Churches are subject to development agreements as outlined in 10-40. 10-41-3: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES: (A) All buildings shall follow the setbacks of the most restrictive surrounding zone to the parcel. Public and parochial schools may be erected to any height, provided the building follows the additional height setback requirements in City Code 10-5-7. (B) A fence shall be installed at the boundary line of property located adjacent to any single- family residential zone. (C) No dust, odor, smoke, vibration, or intermittent light, glare, or noise shall be emitted which is discernible beyond the premises, except for normal movement of automobile Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 26 of 42 Page 2 of 3 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Revised 08-01-2024 traffic. (D) Landscaping shall be as set forth in section 10-5-24. (E) Off street parking shall be provided, as required in this ordinance, and shall be hard surfaced. (F) Modular units shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use. 10-41-4: CITY PARK DEDICATION: (A) Design Review: All city park designs shall be submitted for review before submission of the preliminary plat and approved by the City Parks Director. (B) Size: Parks dedicated to the City shall not be under 5.0 acres, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. a. Park space shall be donated in one contiguous property unless otherwise approved by the City Council. (C) Equipment: a. Required for All City Parks: i. Walking path (minimum of 0.25 miles) ii. Benches iii. Drinking fountain iv. Trash cans v. Bike rack vi. Hard surface off-street parking spaces b. Amenities: Additional improvements may be required by the City on a case by case basis to ensure that dedicated park spaces are a public benefit to the City. These improvements may include: i. Playground equipment ii. Walking paths iii. Outdoor shelters with picnic tables iv. Sport court or field v. Fenced, off-leash dog area vi. Restroom facilities vii. Other recreational equipment or amenities c. Quality: All equipment shall be commercial grade (D) Paths and Trails: Connectivity shall be made whenever possible to existing or planned paths or trails. a. Pathways shall be asphalt and constructed to accessibility standards. (E) Irrigation: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-6537, surface water is required as the primary water source for irrigation. Irrigation for all parks shall comply with City Code 8-1 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 27 of 42 Page 3 of 3 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Revised 08-01-2024 (F) Landscaping: All parks shall be fully landscaped with grass, trees, and other landscaping items. These requirements are applicable to all parks excluding areas designated to be nature areas with natural vegetation or with zero water landscaping, as approved by the Parks Director. All landscaping items shall be drought tolerant, unless otherwise approved by the Parks Director. (G) Warranty Period: All infrastructure shall have a two (2) year warranty period. (H) Other Parks: Parks that do not meet the requirements or are not accepted by the City shall be owned and maintained by a Home Owners Association, Owners Association, or other private owner. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 28 of 42 2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000 www.cityofammon.us Page | 1 Ammon City Council Work Session February 13, 2025 Mayor Coletti and City Council Members: Title 10 Amendments to Chapters 2, 5, 7, 10, 29, 37, and 41 Staff Presenting: Cindy Donovan – Planning Director Heather McBride – Assistant Planner Recommendation: - Consider the following concerns and amendments for City Code revision Summary of Analysis: 1. Chapter 2 – Definitions a. Add definition for Dwelling Unit, Accessory 2. Chapter 5 - Supplementary Regulations to Zones a. 10-5-6: AREA OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS b. 10-5-8: CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND WAYS 3. Chapter 7 – Special Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses a. New section within 10-7-4: Accessory Buildings to address requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) b. 10-7-10: FENCES –may need to be adjusted depending on changes to sight triangle 4. Chapter 10 – Planning and Zoning Commission a. Adjust code and by-laws to reflect current Planning and Zoning Commission practices 5. Chapter 29 – Subdivision Regulations a. Rename 10-29-11 from STREET PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED; FEES to PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED; FEES AND INSPECTIONS b. Require developers to have a professional engineer on site to supervise, inspect, and test the construction of all public improvements during construction c. Change the expiration of surety bonds and cash bonds from 24 months after the infrastructure is completed to when infrastructure is completed while holding a 10% cash bond for 24 months after completion. 6. Chapter 37 – District Use Matrix a. Rename 10-37-1 (A) from Commercial District Uses to Permitted Uses by Zone b. Rename 10-37-2 (A) from Residential District Uses to Dimensional Standards by Zone 7. Chapter 41 – PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone a. Lot size requirements for schools Attachments: 1. Chapter 2 – Definitions 2. Chapter 5 - Supplementary Regulations to Zones 3. Chapter 7 – Special Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses 4. Chapter 10 – Planning and Zoning Commission 5. Chapter 29 – Subdivision Regulations 6. Chapter 37 – District Use Matrix 7. Chapter 41 - PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 29 of 42 Page 7 of 22 CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS REVISED 11-14-2024 acquires a number of rights towards the use of that property, such as the right to build a home, a right to develop commercially, a right to remove gravel or other minerals, a right to use water, a right to raise crops. Which of these rights are purchased with each property depends on the zoning, other applicable regulations and the terms of the purchase. Developed Area: Annexed land, which includes existing structures, and property where a building permit has been issued. Down Zoning: A change in zoning to a classification requiring development that is less intensive such as from multi-family to single family or from commercial to single family residential. A change in the opposite direction would be “up zoning”. Drive-through Facility: any facility that allows vehicular traffic contact with a building for commercial transactions such as, but not limited to: banks, credit unions, fast-food establishments. Dwelling: Any building that contains a dwelling unit, used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied, or that are occupied for living purposes. Exceptions to this definition include but are not limited to, a hotel/motel, boarding or rooming house, rest home, convalescent home, child care center, or travel trailer. Dwelling Unit, Accessory: Dwelling units that are an accessory use to the main building that are within a detached accessory building or portion of a main building. Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Dwelling Group (Planned): Two or more buildings used for dwelling purposes located on one lot and not subdivided into customary streets and lots. Easement: An easement is a right granted by the owner of land to another party for a specific limited use of that land. Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Private): A device not accessible to the public that transfers electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle for personal use and not for financial profit. Also known as a Private EV Charging Station. Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Public): A commercially accessible device that transfers electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle. May be placed in any commercial zone. Also known as a Public EV Charging Station. Emergency Services: any entity providing emergency services such as, but not limited to: ambulance service, emergency medical services. Equestrian Facility: any facility that provides services such as, but not limited to: riding academies, stables for rent or private use. FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency. Financial Institutions: businesses which handle individual or group finances, such as, but not limited to: banks, credit unions, lending institutions, investment companies. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 30 of 42 Page 2 of 20 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS REVISED 08-01-2024 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 in the City of Ammon and shall be designated as “non-buildable” 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 (18) 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 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 31 of 42 Page 3 of 20 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS REVISED 08-01-2024 intersection of an alley or driveway and a street. Where two streets intersect, the sight triangle 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. When two alleys, drive aisles, or driveways intersect, sight must be maintained on the corner of land adjacent to the intersection the point. The sight triangle shall be bounded by the point on the near edge of the alley, drive aisle, or driveway located fifteen (15.0) feet from the intersection point. 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 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 32 of 42 Page 3 of 6 SPECIAL PROVISIONS REVISED 05-18-2023 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 the property 3. All snow/water that falls from the roof must remain on the property, and cannot fall on the neighbor’s property 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 (C) Accessory Dwelling Units: 1. Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot of a main dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units shall not be counted in density calculations. 2. Accessory dwelling units must follow all the standards for detached accessory buildings. 3. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be separated from the main dwelling parcel and shall not have separate ownership from the main dwelling unit 4. Accessory dwelling units cannot be larger than 1000 square feet. Accessory dwelling unit square footage shall not be used to meet the minimum living square footage requirements of the zone. 5. Accessory dwelling units shall be designed to be cohesive and match the appearance of the main dwelling unit. 6. Accessory dwelling units shall have a separate exterior access from the main dwelling unit 7. Units must be permitted and built to the appropriate building codes. 8. Accessory dwelling units within basements must maintain interior access to the upstairs of the main dwelling unit 9. Recreational vehicles and travel trailers shall be prohibited for use as an accessory dwelling unit 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 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 33 of 42 Page 5 of 6 SPECIAL PROVISIONS REVISED 05-18-2023 (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. 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 Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 34 of 42 PAGE 1 of 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Revised 04-21-2022 CHAPTER 10 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SECTION: 10-10-1: Appointment 10-10-2: Powers and Duties of Planning and Zoning Commission 10-10-3: Submission of Building and Zoning Matters to Planning Commission 10-10-1: APPOINTMENT: A Planning and Zoning Commission shall be appointed as provided in Chapter 65 of Title 67 of the Idaho Code and as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the codified ordinances of the City of Ammon. 10-10-2: POWERS AND DUTIES OF PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the powers and duties as provided in Chapter 65 of Title 67 of the Idaho Code and as provided in Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the codified ordinances of the City of Ammon. It shall be the duty of the Planning and Zoning Commission to make reports and recommendations to the City, the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Adjustment created under this title with respect to the issuance of building permits, conditional use permits, variances, alleged violations of the zoning ordinance and map and amendments pertaining thereto. Also, it shall submit plans to the Council respecting the long-range, comprehensive plan for the orderly physical development of the City. The Commission may make suggestions for such changes as the Commission feels to be desirable in the zoning regulations and shall study and make recommendations for the laying out, widening, extending and locating of streets, roads and highways for the relief of traffic, the future development, growth and beautification of the City in respect to its public buildings, streets, parks, grounds and lands, in order to promote the public health, morals, safety and welfare of the inhabitants thereof. 10-10-3: SUBMISSION OF BUILDING AND ZONING MATTERS TO COMMISSION: The Zoning Administrator and the City shall submit all applications for conditional use permits, request for variances, and proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to acting thereupon. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 35 of 42 PAGE 2 of 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Revised 04-21-2022 BY-LAWS OF THE CITY OF AMMON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ARTICLE I NAME The name of this body shall be the City of Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission. ARTICLE II PURPOSE The purpose of this Commission is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Ammon in the following manner: 1. By impartial and uniform administration of the City Planning and Zoning Ordinance to all residents without exception. 2. By providing and administering Zoning Law which is reasonable to individuals and which is not confiscatory or destructive to business and free enterprise which is the basic source of tax revenue in Ammon. 3. By encouraging urban and urban-type development within the incorporated City of Ammon. 4. By ensuring that development on land is commensurate with the physical characteristics of the land. 5. By continuously examining the Law for ways to improve it in order to guide the orderly development and prosperity of Ammon without unnecessary restriction of the property rights of the individual landowner. 6. By cooperating and working closely with Bonneville County and the City of Idaho Falls to insure the orderly growth of the surrounding area. ARTICLE III OFFICERS Section 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman. It may also create and fill any other office deemed necessary. Section 2. The Chairman shall be elected at the first regular meeting following the beginning of the calendar year. The term of office shall be one year and no one shall serve more than two consecutive terms. The duties of the Chairman shall be as follows: 1. To preside at all meetings of the Commission. 2. To approve the agenda. 3. To review the minutes of the meetings. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 36 of 42 PAGE 3 of 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Revised 04-21-2022 4. To appoint committees. 5. To keep open the line of communication between staff personnel, the Mayor, the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Chairman shall have the full right of expression and vote. Section 3. The Vice-Chairman shall preside at meetings and in all ways perform as Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. The term of office shall be the same as that of Chairman. Section 4. In the event of a vacancy in office, a special election shall be held at the next regular meeting. ARTICLE IV MEETINGS Section 1. The kinds of meetings shall be regular, special, work sessions and public hearings. All meetings shall be open to the public. A quorum of a majority of the members is required to be in attendance for regular and special meetings. Records open to the public shall be kept of all meetings, hearings, resolutions, studies, and action taken. Records retention shall be as required by Idaho State Statute. Section 2. Regularly meetings shall be held on a monthly basis for at least nine months each year for the purpose of making decisions and recommendations to the City Council concerning items on the agenda. Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or by a request from a majority of the commission members for the purpose of making a decision on a specific item or items of business. Section 4. Work sessions may be held at the discretion of the commission for the purpose of discussion, study and information. Section 5. Public hearings shall be held wherever required by statute and also when deemed necessary by a majority vote of a quorum of the commission at any formal meeting. ARTICLE V VOTING Section 1. Voting shall be by voice or as otherwise directed by the Chairman. Section 2. At all meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission each member present shall be entitled to cast one vote. Section 3. The affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum shall be required for the approval of any voting matter. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 37 of 42 PAGE 4 of 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Revised 04-21-2022 Section 4. Members voting in opposition to a proposed sub-division shall be encouraged to present their reasons verbally for the record or in writing to the Chairman to be placed on file. ARTICLE VI Section 1 Amendments to these by-laws may be proposed by any member of the Commission, provided all such amendments are presented in writing at a regular meeting. Section 2. All members shall be given notice of proposed amendments. Section 3. Voting will take place at the next regular meeting following the proposal of an amendment. Section 4. If approved by a majority of the quorum, the amendment shall become effective immediately. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 38 of 42 Page 12 of 20 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REVISED 11-14-2024 The final print of the final plat shall be signed separately by all parties duly authorized and required to sign. (M) Prior to the approval of any final plat, the subdivider shall: 1. Provide the necessary documentation to show that all required improvements, infrastructure, public improvements, and public utilities have been installed and conditions of approval have been met and inspected and approved by the city. 2. Pay all required fees. 10-29-10: COMBINING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS (SHORT PLAT): The applicant may request that the subdivision application be processed as both a preliminary and final plat if the following criteria are met: (A) The proposed subdivision does not exceed 3 lots. (B) No new street dedications or street widenings are involved. (C) No special development considerations are involved, such as floodplain or hillside. (D) All required information for both the preliminary and final plat is provided and in the correct form. (E) All agency approvals have been obtained. 10-29-11: STREET PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED; FEES AND INSPECTIONS: The owners of any land to be platted as a subdivision shall be required to install all street improvements, including sidewalks, curb, and gutter, street grading and surfacing, as well as sanitary sewers, street drainage, and drainage structures, water mains and fire hydrants, including hydrant and valve boxes, also including all street signage as needed to comply with City standards, and all such improvements to be installed under the specifications and inspection of the Engineer. The installations of all such improvements required above may be reduced on major streets forming a boundary of the subdivision with the approval of the City Engineer. Developer shall retain a professional engineer licensed within the State of Idaho to supervise, inspect, and test the construction of all public improvements within a development in order to ensure such improvements are constructed in accordance with the improvement drawings approved by the City Engineer. Developer shall not materially deviate from the improvement drawings without the express written approval of the City Engineer. Minimum inspection shall include at least two (2) hours of onsite inspection each day the contractor is working on public infrastructure. The inspector is to keep a daily written log including weather, work being done, testing and testing results, any changes or modifications of the plans, any problems encountered and communication with City staff. The record is to be in daily written form. Testing shall be performed as required by City of Ammon standards prior to subdivision acceptance. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 39 of 42 Page 17 of 20 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REVISED 11-14-2024 1.Surety Bond: a.Accrual: The bond shall accrue to the City of Ammon covering all costs of construction, of the specific public improvements. b.Amount: The bond shall be in the amount equal to two-hundred percent (200%) of the total estimated cost based on the development cost agreement in item 10-29-157-(A)-1-e below, for completing construction of the specific public improvement, as recommended and approved by the City Engineer. The bond shall also include a processing fee based on the current Fee Resolution. c.Term Length: The bond shall be in force and held by the City for a period of 24 months after until such time as the public improvements are completed and accepted by the City. After improvements have been accepted by the City, a cash bond of ten (10) percent of the bond shall be held during the 24-month warranty period. Any repairs or replacements to the public infrastructure during the initial warranty period shall automatically extend the warranty period 12 additional months beyond the initial 24 months and the bond or value related to said replacement or repair shall be extended with the warranty period and the bond in unusual circumstances beyond the aforementioned 24-month period. d.Bonding for Surety Company: The bond shall be with a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Idaho and acceptable to the City Council. e.Development Cost Agreement: The Development cost agreement shall be provided by the developer’s registered engineer and approved by the City Engineer. Said agreement shall reflect actual cost estimates plus ten (10) percent of the improvements needed to complete subdivision. 2.Cash Deposit, Certified Check, Negotiable Bond or Irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit: a.Treasurer, Escrow Agent or Trust Company: A cash deposit, certified check, negotiable bond or an irrevocable bank letter of credit, such surety acceptable by the City, shall be deposited with an escrow agent, City Treasurer, or trust company; b.Dollar Value: The dollar value of the cash deposit, certified check, negotiable bond or an irrevocable bank letter of credit shall be equal to two hundred percent (200%) of the estimated cost based on the development cost agreement in item 10-29-157-(A)-2-d below, for completing construction of the specific public improvement, as Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 40 of 42 Page 18 of 20 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REVISED 11-14-2024 recommended and approved by the City Engineer. c. Escrow Time: The bond shall be in force and held by the City for a minimum period of 24 months with automatic renewal until such time as after the public improvements are completed and accepted by the City, After improvements have been accepted by the City, a cash bond of ten (10) percent of the bond shall be held during the 24-month warranty period. and shall further continue until all contractual warranty periods are completed. Any repairs or replacements to the public infrastructure during the initial warranty period shall automatically extend the warranty period 12 additional months beyond the initial 24 months and the bond or value related to said replacement or repair shall be extended with the warranty period. The City Engineer may extend the warranty period and the bond in unusual circumstances beyond the afore mentioned 24-month period. d. Development Cost Agreement: The Development cost agreement shall be provided by the developers registered engineer and approved by the City Engineer. Said agreement shall reflect actual cost estimates plus ten (10) percent of the improvements needed to complete subdivision. (B) Approval of As Built Site Improvements: With respect to financial guarantees, the approval of all as built site improvements within a subdivision or PUD shall be conditioned on the accomplishment of the following: 1. The improvements as required in the construction improvement drawings required by this title have been completed by the developer and approved by the City. 2. All completed improvements must be approved by the developer’s engineer with an acknowledged/notarized letter. (C) Penalty in Case of Failure to Complete Construction of Public Improvements: In the event the developer shall, in any case, fail to complete such work within the period of time as required by the conditions of the guarantee for the completion of public improvements, it shall be the responsibility of the City Council to proceed to have such work completed. In order to accomplish this, the City Council shall reimburse itself for the cost and expense thereof by appropriating the cash deposit, certified check, irrevocable letter of credit, or negotiable bond which the developer may have deposited in lieu of surety bond, or may take such steps as necessary to require performance by the bonding or surety company, and as included in a written agreement between the Council and the developer. (D) Reduction and Release of Guarantee: Only after the inspecting engineer certifies that improvements are complete and free from defect, after receipt of notarized statement, and itemized bill, the City shall release the developer from the subdivision improvements agreement upon completion of all warranty periods. Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 41 of 42 Page 2 of 3 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone Revised 08-01-2024 traffic. (D)Landscaping shall be as set forth in section 10-5-24. (E)Off street parking shall be provided, as required in this ordinance, and shall be hard surfaced. (F)Modular units shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use. (G)School Size Requirements: School sites shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of usable site area per sixty-five (65) students at maximum capacity. The minimum requirement is based on usable area and shall not include any public right-of-way. School sites shall be large enough to allow adequate space for the school building, play areas, parking, parent queue lines, and bus lines. 10-41-4:CITY PARK DEDICATION: (A)Design Review: All city park designs shall be submitted for review before submission of the preliminary plat and approved by the City Parks Director. (B)Size: Parks dedicated to the City shall not be under 5.0 acres, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. a.Park space shall be donated in one contiguous property unless otherwise approved by the City Council. (C)Equipment: a.Required for All City Parks: i.Walking path (minimum of 0.25 miles) ii.Benches iii.Drinking fountain iv.Trash cans v.Bike rack vi.Hard surface off-street parking spaces b.Amenities: Additional improvements may be required by the City on a case by case basis to ensure that dedicated park spaces are a public benefit to the City. These improvements may include: i.Playground equipment ii.Walking paths iii.Outdoor shelters with picnic tables iv.Sport court or field v.Fenced, off-leash dog area vi.Restroom facilities vii.Other recreational equipment or amenities Ammon City Council February 13, 2025 Page 42 of 42