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6.Resolution 2025-005 Destruction of Records (Kristina Buchan, City Clerk)
City Clerk, Kristina Buchan, reviewed the records being proposed for destruction noting all
proposed items had reached their statutory minimum retention.
Recommendation
- Staff recommends adopting Resolution 2025-005 Authorizing the Destruction of Records
Summary of Analysis
1. Idaho Code 50-907 requires the City Council to authorize destruction of records that are
not required to be retained as permanent records and that have met the minimum
by law or for city business
2. All records being proposed have met or exceeded their statutory retention requirements
3. A full audit of records was completed in 2024 and destruction of these records will put
the City back on a solid timeline
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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 4:30 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti at 4:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Credit Card Fees
2.Title X School Density Discussion
3.Miscellaneous
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(a): To consider hiring a public officer
2.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-
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3.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(c): To acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public
agency
4.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(f): To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to
discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation
ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present: City Officials Absent:
Mayor Sean Coletti City Administrator Micah Austin Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
Council President Russell Slack City Engineer Tracy Bono
Councilmember Heidi Boyle City Planner Cindy Donovan
Councilmember Kris Oswald Finance Director Jennifer Belfield
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer City Clerk Kristina Buchan
Councilmember Scott Wessel
City Attorney Scott Hall
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Credit Card Fees
Members of the EIRSD Board were present to discuss fees paid on electronic payment
transactions. After review of details and options, it was decided to maintain the current
payment process and continue to discuss future changes.
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2.Title X School Density Discussion
Assistant Planner Heather McBride reviewed the proposal for school density changes.
Council discussed the items proposed including height restrictions, property line setbacks,
and developed accesses for emergency services and pickup/drop off.
3.Miscellaneous
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(a): To consider hiring a public officer
2.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(b): To consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of
3.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(c): To acquire an interest in real property not owned by a
public agency
4.Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(f): To communicate with legal counsel for the public
agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation
It was moved by Council Member Slack and seconded by Council Member x to enter into Executive
Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 LIST.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm
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Sean Coletti, Mayor
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOINT SESSION WITH BONNEVILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 12:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
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City Officials Present: City Officials Absent:
Mayor Sean Coletti City Administrator Micah Austin Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
Council President Russell Slack City Engineer Tracy Bono
Councilmember Heidi Boyle City Planner Cindy Donovan
Councilmember Kris Oswald City Clerk Kristina Buchan
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
Councilmember Scott Wessel
City Attorney Scott Hall
Commissioner Jon Walker Planning Administrator Austin Black
Commissioner Karl Casperson Engineer Lance Bates
Commissioner Michelle Mallard Admin Ashley Anderson
Clerk Heidi Thompson
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti called the meeting to order at 12:00p.m. and after a brief introduction period,
opened the floor for discussion items.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Growth and Development
Council and Commissioners discussed ongoing growth throughout the county, paying special
attention to recent residential developments adjacent to cities. County staff explained that
based on sewer limitation, growth had been slowing significantly and the efforts from both
the City and the County had been beneficial to establishing a solid area of impact agreement
and requirements for future developments.
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Staff reviewed ongoing projects, including major projects on 1 Street and continued road
widening projects throughout the County. Both City and County are keeping track of
ongoing changes to grant and federal funding as federal guidelines continue to change.
3.Recreation
Council asked for input from the Commission on the potential to form a recreation district
for all county residents. Commissioners also explained ongoing projects to manage damage
to areas like Blacktail Reservoir. Partnerships between various entities makes restoration
difficult but parties are working together.
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ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm
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Sean Coletti, Mayor
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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Ammon City Council Meeting
May 15, 2025
Mayor Coletti and City Council Members:
Title 10 Amendments to Chapters 5 Supplementary Regulations and 37 District Use Matrix
Staff Presenting:
Cindy Donovan Planning Director
Recommendation:
-Staff recommends approval of the amendments to Title 10 Chapters 5 and 37
Compliance:
-This request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and City Ordinance.
Criteria for Decision:
-10-4-1: ORDINANCE AND MAP MAY BE AMENDED: This zoning ordinance, including the map,
may be amended, supplemented, changed or modified from time to time, consistent with Idaho
Code Title 67, Chapter 65.
Summary of Analysis:
1. Chapter 5 - Supplementary Regulations to Zones
a. 10-5-23 (O) Lighting of Parking Areas added reference to 10-5-28 Outdoor and
Exterior Lighting
b.10-5-24 (B) Right of Way Park Strip added text regarding plantings in this area
2.Chapter 37 District Use Matrix
a.10-37-2 (A) Dimensional Standards by Zone amended minimum lot area in the
following zones:
i.RP from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet
ii.RP-A from 10,000 to 13,000 square feet
iii.R-1 from 5,000 to 8,000 with a minimum lot width of 75 feet
iv.R1-A from 5,000 to 6,000 per unit with a minimum lot width of 52 feet per
unit
b.10-37-2 (A) Dimensional Standards by Zone removed conditions of P6 and P7 based on
amendments to State Statute which will take effect on July 1, 2025.
c.10-37-2 (B) Side Setback Minimum deleted text regarding no side yard requirement for
accessory buildings located more than twelve (12) feet behind the main building.
d.10-37-2 (C) Right of Way Park Strip added text regarding plantings in this area
3.Chapter 41 was noticed, but no amendments are proposed at this time.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
-Public Hearing #2025-011 was held before the Commission on May 7, 2025
-Testimony: 1 person testified in favor of the amendments
-Commission recommended approval unanimously with the exception of amendments to the R-1
zone lot size and width
-Reasoned Statement:
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Exception of the changes to the R-1 zone in Title 10 Chapter 37
The chart lists the minimum and developers can build larger
Not adopting the proposed changes to R-1 allows more options and variety in R-1 zoning
Existing neighborhoods like Olsen Park, Hillview Village, and Hillsdale, zoned R-1, would not
meet the proposed changes to the R-1 zone
Density is not impacted by changing minimum lot size and lot width
Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Hearing:
-Notice was published in the Post Register on Friday, April 18, 2025
-Notice was mailed to 20 public entities on Friday, April 18, 2025
-Property posting was not required
-Public Comment: No written testimony was received
Motion:
Approve
I move to approve the amendments to Title 10 Chapters 5 and 37 finding it is in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan and City Ordinances. (state any amendments to provided information)
Deny
I move to deny the amendments to Title 10 Chapters 5 and 37 finding it is not in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan and City Ordinances. (state reasons for denial)
Continue
I move to continue the amendments to Title 10 Chapters 5 and 37 until further information can
be obtained. (state information required)
Attachments:
1.Public Hearing #2025-011 Reasoned Statement
2.Chapter 5 - Supplementary Regulations to Zones
3.Chapter 37 District Use Matrix
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CHAPTER 5
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS TO ZONES
SECTION:
10-5-1:Effect of Supplementary Regulations
10-5-2:Yard Space for One Building Only
10-5-3:Sale or Lease of required Space
10-5-4:Sale or Use of lots Below Minimum Space Requirements
10-5-5:Yards to be Unobstructed
10-5-6:Area of Accessory Buildings
10-5-7:Additional Height, Allowed for Public Buildings
10-5-8:Clear View of Intersection Streets and Ways
10-5-9:Effect of Street Plan
10-5-10:Dwelling Sites to Abut Upon a Public Street Exceptions
10-5-11:Flood Channels and Water Courses
10-5-12:Swimming Pools
10-5-13:Concessions in Public Parks and Playgrounds
10-5-14:Sewage Disposal
10-5-15:Storage of junk and Debris Not Permitted in Residence Zone
10-5-16:Trailers
10-5-17:Storage of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones Prohibited
10-5-18:Minimum Height of Main Buildings
10-5-19:Exceptions to Front and Side Set-Back Requirements
10-5-20:Advertising Signs in Residential Zones
10-5-21:Prohibition of Uses
10-5-22:Temporary Uses of land and Structures
10-5-23:Required Parking and Loading Areas
10-5-24:Landscaping
10-5-25:Penalty
10-5-26:Zoning Use Table
10-5-27Medium andHigh-Density Location Criteria
10-5-28Outdoor and Exterior Lighting
10-5-1:EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS: The regulations herein set forth
in this chapter qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the regulations within zones appearing
elsewhere in this ordinance.
10-5-2:YARD SPACE FOR ONE BUILDING ONLY: No required yard or other open space
around an existing building or which is hereafter provided around any building for the purpose of
complying with provisions of this ordinance shall be considered as providing a yard oropen space
for any other building nor shall any yard or any other required open space on an adjoining lot be
considered as providing the yard or open space whereon a building is to be created or established.
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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 otherresidential lot or
parcel under eight thousand (8,000) square feet shall be considered as a buildable lot or parcel
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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-walledandnon-roofedporches, 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
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intersection of an alley or driveway and a street. Where two streets intersect, the sighttriangle
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 locatedthe required
distancefrom the intersection pointaccording to the measurements provided by the Required
Intersection Sight Triangle table.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.
Required Intersection Sight Triangle
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Intersecting Street Speed (mph)
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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 onthe 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.
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When two alleys, drive aisles, or driveways intersect, sight must bemaintained on the corner of
land adjacent to the intersectionthe 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 buildingor 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
in any manner by the dumping of garbage or other refuse or earth or by leveling or by obliteration.
All applications for permits to construct buildings within seventy-five (75) feet of the banks of such
designated natural flood channels shall be submitted to the Board of Adjustment. The Board of
Adjustment may grant such a permit for a building or structure as a conditional use, subject to the
following conditions:
(A)Adequate measures are taken to insure the uninterrupted flow of water during floods.
(B)Adequate measures are taken to protect the building or structure from damage due to
floods.
(C)Flood damage hazard to surrounding land and improvements will not be increased as a
result of the construction of a building or structure for which a permit is requested.
(D)All structures will be located in accordance with the plan of flood drainage adopted by the
City Council.
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10-5-12:SWIMMING POOLS: Swimming pools not completely enclosed within a building
having solid walls shall be set back at least five (5) feet from the property lines and shall be
completely surrounded by a fence of at least five (5) feet in height. There shall be no openings
larger than thirty-six (36) square inches, except for gates, which shall be equipped with self-
closing and self-latching devices.
10-5-13:CONCESSIONS IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Concessions,
including, but not limited to, amusement devices, recreational buildings and refreshment stands,
shall be permitted on a public park or playground when approved by the City Council.
10-5-14:SEWAGE DISPOSAL: Where domestic sewage disposal facilities are to be used,
which are not connected to a public sewer, approval of such facilities shall be obtained from the
City before a building permit shall be issued therefor. Provided, however, that this provision shall
in no way abrogate other ordinances or laws requiring connections to public sewers.
10-5-15:STORAGE OF JUNK AND DEBRIS NOT PERMITTED IN RESIDENCE ZONE:
No yard or other open space surrounding an existing building in any residence zone, or which is
hereafter provided around any building in any residence zone, shall be used for the storage of
junk, debris or obsolete vehicles; and no land shall be used for such purposes, except as
specifically permitted herein.
10-5-16:TRAILERS: No occupied trailer houseshall be permitted in Ammon, Idaho, except
when located in an approved trailer court, or except when used as a caretaker's dwelling incidental
to the use of a lot for commercial or industrial purposes, or in connection with the construction of
a structureon the lot. As per City Code 10-30-9, travel trailers shall not be occupied except on a
temporary basis of not to exceed thirty (30) days on any residential lot not located within a
manufactured home court/mobile home park or travel trailer park.Nounoccupied house trailer or
mobile home shall be parked or allowed to remain in any required front yard or side yard which
faces on a street in any residential zone.
10-5-17:STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
PROHIBITED: The storage of commercial automobiles and the storage of trucks and construction
equipment such as bulldozers, graders, cement mixers, compressors, etc., shall not be permitted
on any lot in any residential zone, provided that construction equipment may be stored on a lot
during the construction of a building thereon, but not to exceed one (1) year.
10-5-18:MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MAIN BUILDINGS: Basement houses shall not be
permitted in any district or zone within the City limits.
10-5-19:EXCEPTIONS TO FRONT AND SIDE SET-BACK REQUIREMENTS: Where lots
comprising forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage of any block on any street are structurally
developed, no building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall project beyond the average
front yard set-back so established.
EXCEPTION:That no set-back requirement be more than the set-back established for
the subject zone, and it is further provided that the front of no building which is to be
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located between two existing buildings, not exceeding one hundred and fifty (150) feet
apart, will be required to set back further than the average of the two existing buildings.
10-5-20:ADVERTISING SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Except as provided in Sections
10-34-17 and 10-34-18 of this City Code, no advertising signs shall be allowed in any residential
zone. Signs advertising an allowed and licensed home occupation shall be allowed within any
residential zone
10-5-21:PROHIBITION OF USES: Uses of land which are not expressly prohibited within
this ordinance, except that the provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to properties or land
owned by the State of Idaho, and by the United States Government. Nevertheless,the
provisions of this ordinance are applicable not only to private persons, agencies and
organizations, but also to all public agencies and organizations to the full extent that they may
be enforceable in connection with the activities of any such publicagencies or organizations.
10-5-22:TEMPORARY USES OF LAND AND STRUCTURES: Upon written application
showing proof of need, the Board of Adjustment may authorize the issuance of a building permit
and/or temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of land and/or the erection and use of
buildings for a temporary use, provided that any such building permit shall be valid for a period of
not to exceed one (1) year, and such temporary certificate of occupancy shall be valid for a period
of one year, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Board of Adjustment for not more than two
(2) successive periods.
Temporary uses shall include only non-commercial concrete batching plants, both incidental and
necessary to construction within the immediate area; temporary buildings or yards for construction
materials and/or equipment both incidental and necessary to construction within the immediate
area, provided that no retail or wholesale outlet is maintained in connection therewith; temporary
offices used in conjunction with the construction operations within the immediate area, or the sale
of property within a project.
10-5-23:REQUIRED PARKING AND LOADING AREAS:
(A)Off-street Parking Necessary. Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided in
connection with the erection or change of use or occupancy, or the intensification of use
of any building in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, except that the Board
of Adjustment, after a recommendation from planning and zoning, may reduce or eliminate
the requirements for off-street parking under any of the following conditions:
1.When it can be shown that adequate parking space existed based on the
ordinance in effect at the time the original or subsequent building permit was
issued.
2.When the existence of a unique situation or condition mitigates the need for
parking space to the extent required by a literal interpretation of this ordinance.
3.When a legal entity established for the purposes of supplying off street parking
space has issued a statement to the City certifying that said legal entity will
supply to the petitioner the required off-street parking space.
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(B)Parking and Loading Facilities, Non-Conforming. Any use of property which, on the
effective date of this ordinance or of any subsequent amendment thereto, is non-
conforming only as to the regulations relating to off-street parking and loading facilities
may be continued in the same manner as if the parking and loading facilities were
conforming. However, such parking and loading facilities as do exist shall not be further
reduced unless substitute off street parking and loading space is provided which
complies with the provisions of this ordinance.
(C)Permissive Parking and Loading Facilities. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed
to prevent the voluntary establishment of off-street parking or loading facilities in excess
of those required by this ordinance, provided that all regulations herein governing the
location, design and operation of such facilities are adhered to.
(D)Parking Spaces Required. The number of off-street parking spaces required for each
use shall be not less than the number set forth herein. When calculating the required
number of parking spaces, areas designated as easements for drive-through access to
other buildings and other designated driveways shall not be used.
1.Required parking, residential zone. These requirements shall pertain to all
residential zones existing now, and those that may be added in the future, as
defined by Section 10-11-1(A) excluding the RMH zone.
(a)Number required.
i.One-or two-unitdwellings shall provide two (2) parking spaces
per dwelling unit.
ii.Three or more-unitdwellings shall provide as follows:
Studio, One(1) or two (2) bedroom units shall provide two (2)
parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Three (3) or more bedroom units shall provide two and one-half
(2-1/2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
EXCEPTION: A reduction in the number of spaces required to
one for each three units in residential developments designed for
occupancy exclusively by the elderly. To qualify for this exception
the applicant must provide written assurance that the occupants of
all units will be persons over 62 years of age or their spouses.
(b)Location of parking spaces for dwellings. Applicable to all zones (except
those in which dwellings are not permitted). For single family detached
dwellings in zones requiring ten thousand (10,000) or more square feet
per lot, and for single family attached townhouse dwellings (those
attached to adjacent units only via zero lot lines) in zones permitting no
more than two (2) dwelling units per building, a minimum of two (2)
spaces per dwelling unit for parking of automobiles shall be enclosed in a
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garage attached to the dwelling unit. For single family attached
townhouse dwellings in zones permitting three (3) or four (4) dwelling
units per building, a minimum of one (1) of the required parking spaces
for each dwelling unit shall be enclosed in a garage attached to the
dwelling unit. For single family attached dwelling in zones permitting five
(5) or more dwelling units per building, a minimum of one (1) of the
required parking spaces for each dwelling unit shall be within a carport or
garage (attached or detached). For all other dwellings a minimum of one
(1) space for parking of automobiles for dwelling units shall either be
enclosed in a garage or carport, or sufficient yards must surround the
parking space so that the parking space can be enclosed in a building or
carport that maintains the minimum setbacks required in the zone.
Additional parking required must meet the requirements of the zone in
which it is located. Such parking spaces shall be located on the same lot
as the building, exceptas may be permitted by the Board of Adjustment.
The Board of Adjustment may authorize the Zoning Administrator to
permit off-street parking spaces to be located off such lot if all of the
following criteria are met:
i.It would impose an unnecessary hardship upon the property of the
appellant to insist that the off-street parking facilities be located on
the same lot as the dwellings.
ii.Substitute off-street parking facilities can be conveniently provided
off such lot and within four hundred (400) feet.
iii.A lease for a term of not less than five (5) years to use the
substitute parking space can be secured by the appellant, or else
the substitute parking space is owned by the appellant.
(c)Garage access. All parking spaces in a garage must have direct vehicle
access to a door leading to the exterior, without being blocked by another
vehicle. Except for where each parking space has its own door to the
exterior on either end of the garage.Tandem garages are permitted in the
residential zone of RE, RP, RP-A, and R-1, subject to building permit and
current building codes adopted by the City of Ammon. Tandem garages
shall be no more than two spaces in depth. The parking space provided by
a tandem garage shall not be considered in the minimum required parking
spaces for automobiles.
(d)When the required parking area for a multi-family dwelling is provided in the
rear of the dwelling, that dwelling shall have a direct access to the rear
parking area. No parking in the rear of a multi-family dwelling that does not
contain a rear yard entrance from the dwelling shall be counted as meeting
the required parking for said dwelling.
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(e)All alley loaded residential unitsshall have a minimum driveway length of
twenty (20)feet measured from the edge of asphalt, or back of sidewalk if
applicable,to the foundation wall.
2.Required parking, commercial zones. These requirements shall pertain to all
commercial zones existing now, and those that may be added in the future, as
defined by Section 10-11-1-(B) excluding the PB zone.
(a)Number required.
i.Automobile and machinery sales,excluding automobile sales
facilities that do not perform vehicle repair or services: One (1) for
each seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of floor area.
ii.Banks: One (1) for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor
area.
iii.Bowling Alleys: Five (5) for each alley. Additional parking spaces
for balance of building calculated according to use.
iv.Retail establishments and Service Establishments otherwise not
enumerated in this section, such as drug stores, department
stores, repair shops, animal hospitals, business schools, dance
studios:three (3) for each one thousand (1,000)square feet of
building floor area, except area devoted exclusively to
warehousing or storage,
v.Theaters, auditoriums, stadiums, sports arenas, gymnasiums:
One (1) for eachthree (3) fixed/bench seats or one (1) for every
thirty-five (35) square feet of seating area, where there are no
fixed/bench seats. Also,one (1) for each six hundred (600)
square feet of floor area not used for seating.
vi.Cafes, cafeterias, restaurants and other similar places dispersing
food or refreshments: One (1) for each five (5) fixed/bench seats
or for every thirty-five (35) square feet of seating area where there
are no fixed/bench seats.
vii.Dance halls and skating rinks: One (1) for each five (5)
fixed/bench seats or for every thirty-five (35) square feet of seating
area where there are no fixed/bench seats, plus one (1) parking
space for each seventy-five (75) square feet of floor area usedfor
dancing or skating.
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viii.Furniture sales and repair, major household appliance sales and
repair: One (1) for eachone thousand (1,000)square feet of floor
area.
ix.Hotels and Motels: One (1) for each living or sleeping unit, plus
one (1) for each employee on the largest shift.
x.Medical, chiropractic and dental clinics and offices:One (1) for each
patient carespace,plus one (1) for each employee on the largest
shift.
xi.Mortuary and funeral home: One (1) for each five (5) fixed/bench
seats of all areas used simultaneously for assembly purposes or
for each thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space used for such
assembly purposes. Also, one (1) for each vehicle used in
connection with the use.
xii.Drive-ins (involving no inside seating): One (1) space for each
thirty-five (35) square feet of building floor area, plus one space
for each employee on the largest shift.
xiii.Open air commercial uses, such as nurseries and vehicle sale lots
that do not have vehicle repair or service facilities: One (1) for
each two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area devoted to sales
and display.
xiv.Plumbing, heating and electrical shops: One (1) for each six
hundred (600) square feet of floor area, plus one (1) for each
vehicle used in connection with the use.
xv.Convalescent Home: One (1) for each five (5) patient beds,plus
one (1) for each employee on the largest shift.
xvi.Rooming house, dormitory, fraternity house and sorority house:
One (1) parking space for each sleeping room or one parking
space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area used
for sleeping purposes, whichever is greater.
xvii.Skilled Care/Assisted Living: One (1) space per five (5) patient
beds,plus one (1) for each employee on the largest shift.
3.Required parking Professional and Manufacturing. These requirements will
pertain to professional office or manufacturing zones existing today and those
that may be added in the future. Zones included are: PB and M-1.
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i.Professional business or administrative offices (excluding medical,
chiropractic and dental): One (1) for each three hundred (300)
square feet of floor area.
ii.Professional business or administrative offices with no customers
that visit the site: One (1) for each three hundred (300) square feet
of floor area.
iii.Manufacturing, processing or fabricating establishments: One (1)
for each seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of working space.
4.Required parking, industrial and warehousing uses.
Number required. Industrial and warehouse uses: One (1) space for each one
thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, plus one (1) for each vehicle used in
connection with the use.
5.Required parking, other uses.
(a)Number required.
i.Churches, clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations, social halls,
assembly halls: One (1) for each five (5) fixed/bench seats in all
areas used simultaneously for assembly purposes or one (1) for
each thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space used for such
assembly purposeswhere there are no fixed/bench seats.
ii.Governmental buildings designed for a public use not otherwise
enumerated in this section, such as public libraries: One (1) for
each six hundred (600) square feet of floor area.
iii.Hospitals and sanitariums: One and one-half (1-1/2) spaces for
each patient bed.
iv.Public utility facilities, including electrical substations, telephone
exchanges, maintenance and storage facilities: One (1) for each
six hundred (600) square feet of office space or work area within a
structure. Also,one (1) for each vehicle used in connection with
the use. No requirements for facilities which are normally
unattended by employees, except for occasional maintenance.
v.Public or private elementary and junior high schools: Ten (10)
spaces, plus one (1) space for each full-timeequivalent employee.
vi.Public or private high schools: One (1) for each ten (10) students,
plus one (1) for each full-timeequivalent employee.
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6.Required parking, uses not mentioned. The required off-street parking for any
building, structure or use of land of a type which is not listed in this section shall
be determined by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall be
guided as muchas possible by comparison, with similar uses, which are listed.
(E)Location and Control of Parking Facilities, Other Than Dwellings. The off-street
parking facilities required by this ordinance in connection with uses other than dwellings
shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land as the use they are intended to serve,
except that a substitute location may be provided which meets the following conditions:
1.All or part of substitute location is within four hundred (400) feet from the principal
use for which the parking is being provided. Said distance shall be measured as
a walking distance along a public street or sidewalk. Substitute parking must be
directly accessible from the parking area to the principal use. In any case that an
arterial roadway must be crossed to access substitute parking, there must be an
approved crosswalk and any required control devices as required by the City
Engineer shall be provided.
2.The substitute lot is possessed by the same owner as the use it is intended to
serve, or is possessed by a legal entity established for the purpose of providing
off-street parking facilities for its members. Such possession may be by deed or
long-term lease, the terms of which meet the approval of the City Council. The
present and future owners of the substitute lot shall be bound by covenants filed
in the office of the County Recorder, or by a certificate from the legal entity
entitling the owner and hiscustomers to parking privileges. The owner of such
use shall be required to maintain the number of parking spaces for the duration
of the use served.
(F)Computation of Required Parking Space. For the purpose of computing off street
parking spaces, which are required by this ordinance, the following rules shall apply:
1.Floor area shall mean gross floor area, unless otherwise specified for a particular
use. (See definition.)
2.In stadiums, sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in which
benches or pews are used in place of seats, each eighteen (18) inches of length
of such benches or pews shall be counted as one (1) seat.
3.When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces results in a
requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of less than one half (1/2) may be
disregarded, while a fraction of one-half (1/2) or more shall be counted as one (1)
required parking space.
4.In the event a use normally existing in a more restrictive zone is placed in a less
restrictive zone the requirements from the most restrictive zone shall apply when
calculating the parking needs. EG. A commercial use placed in an I&M zone
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would require the same requirements as would normally be required in the
commercial zone.
5.When calculating parking for a building containing three (3) or more attached
dwelling units the garage shall be used as one-half (1/2) of a parking space per
garage stall.
6.Calculations of parking spaces for building permits are based on the zone and
input from the property owner at the time the building permit is issued. Issuance
of a building permit does not guarantee the issuance of a business license.
Business licenses are issued based on the use of the business at the time of
application and all parking requirements must be met prior to the issuance of a
business license. All parking requirements are the responsibility of the property
owner.
(G)Combined Parking Facilities. The required off-street parking and loading facilities may
be provided collectively for two (2) or more buildings or uses, provided that the total
number of parking spaces shall be not less than the sum of the requirements foreach of
the individual uses, and provided that all other requirements of this ordinance are met.
Parking may only be combined in the case of single ownership of the shared buildings or
with a common area agreement allowing shared parking and loading facilities and, in
such case,properties must be adjacent to one another. The common area agreement
must be on file with the City.
(H)Mixed Uses. Calculation of parking requirements for a new building shall be done at the
minimum requirement of the zone which the use is located in. In the event that two (2)
or more uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel of land, the total requirements for
off-street parking and off-street loading space shall be in the sum of the requirements of
the various uses computed separately.
When calculating mixed uses for an existing building and those mixed uses operate and
create different demands of parking based on the operating hours and/or peak hours of
operation the parking requirements may be reduced below the combined total of the two
uses. Reduction in parking requirements shall only be allowed after a presentation of
the hours and/or peak hours of the given uses to the reviewing staff for business
licensing.
(I)Size of Parking Spaces.
No off-street parking space shall have dimensions of less than ten (10)feet inwidth and
twenty (20) feet, in length. The size of a required parking space shall be determined by
City policy 50-003 as standards adopted by the City of Ammon. No part of the area of a
required parking space shall be used for driveways, aisles or other required
improvements. Stalls under the minimum size shall not be included in the calculation for
required parking spaces.
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(J)Access to Parking Facilities. Access driveways shall be provided for ingress to and
egress from all parking and loading facilities. Each parking and loading space shall be
easily accessible to the intended user. The width of driveway entrances and exitsfrom a
public street shall be as set forth in City ordinances controlling and regulating access to
public streets.
(K)Other Access Requirements. The following additional requirements shall govern access
to off-street parking facilities:
1.Forward travel to and from parking facilities from a dedicated street or alley is
required for all uses except residential. The parking area shall be adequate to
facilitate the turning of vehicles to permit forward travel upon entering a street.
2.All uses, which adjoin a major or secondary highway, shall, wherever possible,
have access by way of a service road or alley.
3.The access to all off-street parking facilities shall be designed in a manner, which
will not interfere with the movement of traffic.
4.Access driveways across sidewalks or pedestrian ways shall be designed in such
a manner as to promote pedestrian safety.
(L)Circulation Within a Parking Area. The circulation within a parking area shall comply
with the following requirements:
1.Minimum aisle widths shall be provided in accordance with the angle of the
parking spaces they serve:
30° Parking -12 feet
45° Parking -12 feet
60° Parking -18 feet
90° Parking -24 feet
Other aisle widths shall be determined by interpolation from the above minimum
requirements.
2.Circulation within a parking area with more than one (1) aisle must be such that a
car need not enter the street to reach another aisle within the same parking area.
(M)Location of Parking Facilities Restricted. The location of parking and loading
facilities shall comply with the following:
1.In Residential Zones, the parking required by section 10-5-23-(D)-1-(b), shall not
be permitted in the required front yard or the required side yard that faces on a
street. Parking may be permitted in other required side and rear yards in the
residential zones, providing all other requirements of this ordinance are met.
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2.In the Business Commercial and Industrial Zones, the required yard areas may
be used for parking (except when specifically prohibited in the zone), provided
that a protective curb shall be installed not less than two (2) feet from the edge of
the sidewalk or in the case where there is no sidewalk then two (2) feet from the
edge of the street line to prevent the use of the sidewalk for automobile parking,
bumper overhang and travel purposes.
3.No part of any parking area for more than five (5) vehicles shall be closer than
ten (10) feet to any residence, school, hospital or other institution for human care
located on an adjoining lot, unless screened by a masonry wall or hedge not less
than four (4) feet in height.
(N)Development and Maintenance of Parking Areas. Every parcel of land hereafter used as
a public or private parking area, including a commercial parking lot and a vehicle sales
area, shall be developed and maintained in good condition and in accordance with the
provisions of this ordinance and the requirements of the zone in which the parking space
is located. All commercial parking areas, parking area drive aisles and commercial drive
aisle/sales areas shall be constructed of hard surface material such as but not limited to
asphalt and concrete. All areas required to be hard surface that are adjacent to the front
of a building, the frontage of a city street or the area adjacent to a required landscape
area shall be either asphalt or concrete,or on a case-by-casebasis, similar material that
may be approved by the City Engineer.Areas in the rear of a commercial or industrial
building contained in a fenced area are not required to be hard surface but must be
maintained weed free and with gravel in any areathat is used for parking and/or storage.
(O)Lighting of Parking Areas. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking facilities or
vehicle sales area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining
premises in any residential zone.See 10-5-28 Outdoor and Exterior Lighting below.
(P)Limitation on Use of Required Parking Areas. Required parking areas shall be used
exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction with a permitted use and shall not be
reduced or encroached upon in any manner. Parking areas above minimum standards
may be used for special events or merchandise stands providing any required permits
have been obtained from the City. The parking facilities shall be so designed and
maintained as not to constitute a nuisance at any time, and shall be used in such a
manner that no hazard to persons or property, or unreasonable impediment to traffic will
result.
(Q)Continuing Obligation. The required off-street parking and loading facilities shall be a
continuing obligation of the property owner so long as the use requiring vehicle parking
or vehicle loading facilities continues. It shall be unlawful for an owner of any building or
use to discontinue or dispense with the required vehicle parking or loading facilities
without providing other vehicle parking or loading area which meets the requirements of
this ordinance.
(R)Site Plan Approval Required. At the time a building permit is requested for any building
or structure, or at the time a new use of land which would require off-street parking is
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established, a site plan shall be submitted showing the proposed development of the
property, including the layout and development of the parking and loading facilities;
except that said plans shall not be required when parking space is to be provided by a
legal entity established for the purpose of providing off street parking facilities. All
parking and loading spaces shall be designated, as well as the access aisles and other
improvement. The Zoning Administrator may disapprove such plans if they arefound to
beinconsistentwith the requirements of this ordinance.
(S)Required Off-street Loading Space. One (1) off-street loading space shall be provided
and maintained for every building or separate occupancy having a gross floor area of ten
thousand (10,000) square feet or more which requires the receipt or distributionof
goods, material merchandise or supplies by vehicle, except that the Board of Adjustment
may permit off-street loading facilities for two (2) or more buildings to be combined. One
(1) additional loading space shall be provided for each additional twenty thousand
(20,000) square feet of gross floor area of such building or for each vehicle which must
be loaded or unloaded at the same time, whichever requirement is greater.
Each required off-street loading space shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width,
twenty-five (25) feet in length and fourteen (14) feet in height. Such required off-street
loading space shall be provided on the same lot as the building or principal use, except
that the Board of Adjustment may authorize the use of substitute loading facilities subject
to the following conditions.
1.The substitute off-street loading facilities are conveniently located on nearby
property.
2.Use of public streets or alleys will not be required in loading and unloading
activities, and all such activities can be conducted off public rights-of-way.
10-5-24:LANDSCAPING: The purpose of the landscaping requirements in this ordinance
shall be to bring relief from heat, noise and glare through proper placement of green plants and
trees and to enhance, conserve and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and
attractive surroundings.
(A)Landscaping Defined. Landscaping shall mean some combination of planted trees,
shrubs, vines, ground cover, flowers or lawns. In addition, the combination or design may
include rock and such structural features as fountains, pools, art works, screens, walls,
fences or benches, but such objects alone shall not meet the requirements of this
ordinance. The selected combination of objects for landscaping purposes shall be
arranged in a harmonious manner.
(B)Right of Way Park Strip. The area described is within the City Right of Way and the
function of this park strip is to allow for plowed snow to be off the street but not on the
sidewalk. In areas where there is a park strip between the curb and the sidewalk all
plantings should be able to withstand plowed snowand be in compliance withpreferred
trees within the City. Whereas this is City property any plantings within this area that are
destroyed will not be replacedby the City of Ammon.
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(C)Landscaping and Screening Required. In zones requiring landscaping there shall be a
landscaped strip of lawn, shrubbery and/or trees provided and maintained along the entire
length of any street within the zone. A landscaping width of thirty (30) feet forall
developments abutting any arterial street shall be required. Developments abutting a
collector street shall provide a fifteen (15) foot buffer along the collector. Developments
having frontage on both an arterial and a collector or local street shallprovide the above
landscaping requirements on both streets. The landscaping plan shall show the location
and species of all plants, along with plans for sprinkler irrigation and other landscape
features. Additional landscaping may be required as determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission or the Governing Board.
(D)Maintenance. Required landscape areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean orderly and
healthful condition. This is meant to include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding,
removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants, when necessary, and the regular
watering of all plantings. Required landscaped areas shall be provided with a suitable
permanent method for watering or sprinkling of plants. This watering system shall consist
of sprinklers or hose bibs to insure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the
landscaped area.
(E)Screening Requirements. Screening shall be provided between residential and non-
residential zones. Screening shall consist of evergreen shrubs closely spaced, walls,
fences to be maintained at a minimum height of six (6) feet unless otherwise specified. In
some cases,
(F)Site Plan Required. Where landscaping is required in this ordinance, a site plan showing
the proposed landscaping development, water system and use of the property shall be
submitted to the Zoning Administrator. The same site plan used to show parking layout
or other requirements for the issuance of a building permit may be used, providing all
proposed landscaping is adequately detailed on said site plan. The Zoning Administrator
may disapprove such plans if it is determined that they are not consistent with the
purposes of this ordinance.
(G)Nonconforming Status. Any use of property which, on the effective date of this ordinance
or any subsequent amendment thereto if non-conforming only as to the regulations,
relating to landscaping may be continued in the same manner as if the landscaping was
conforming. However, such may not be increased in intensity except in accordance with
the requirements of the ordinance shall not be reduced unless suitable substitutions are
made which would meet the requirements of this ordinance.
(H)Time to Complete. In zones requiring landscaping, no certificate of occupancy shall be
granted until landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved landscape
plan for such property. Where the Board of Adjustment determinesit is warranted, an
exception to this requirement may be granted, subject to such terms and conditions as
imposed by the Board to assure completion of installation of all required landscaping by a
later, specified date.
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10-5-25:Penalty:Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent,
employee or otherwise who fails to comply with the conditions and or requirements this chapter
shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be subject to penalties prescribed for such violations under
section 1-4-2 of this code. Each day such violation continues, shall be a separate violation, which
shall be deemed as a separate infraction and a citation may be issued therefore. Violations shall
be assessed on a per violation per day basis.
10-5-26:Zoning Use Table:Uses are shown by zone as allowed, not allowed or allowed
by conditional use permit (CUP) or master plan approval (MP).See zoning use tables in §10-37
District Use Matrix and §10-35-2.
10-5-27:Medium andHigh-Density Location Criteria:The following criteria pertains to all
property developments zoned R-2 or higher.
(A)Criteria Applicable to ALL Medium and High-DensityProjects.
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 fromBonnevilleSchool 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 densityProject in R2-A Zone
1.All criteria as required by Section 1; and
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2.Minimum Development Acreage.Development shall be a minimum ofthree(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:
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-densityProjectsin R-3 and R3-A Zone
1.All criteria as required by Section 1; and
2.Minimum Development Acreage.Development shall be a minimum offour(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 aquarter(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-densityresidential
area, all buildings located along the shared property line between the project and
the low-densityresidential areashall 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-Adevelopmentsshall seekcomments 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
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District (IBSD),Falls Water,Progressive Irrigation, and the Idaho Canal
Company (if applicable).
10-5-28:Outdoor and Exterior Lighting.The purpose of the outdoor and exterior lighting
requirements in this ordinance shall be to conserve the darkness of the night sky for residents
andpromote high-quality light design andprevent light pollution, trespass, and glare through
proper placement and standards ofoutdoor lighting fixtures and luminaires.
(A)Outdoor and Exterior Lighting Defined. Lighting types to be considered include, but are not
limited to, street lighting, parking lot lighting, building exterior lighting, landscape lighting,
plaza, walkway and trail lighting.
(B)Application.
1.New Lighting. All new outdoor and exterior lighting fixtures and luminaires shall
comply with the requirements of this ordinance.
2.Additions or Modifications to Existing Structures. Any exterior modification,
alteration, or repair greater than fifty percent of the floor area or valuation of the
building,as determined by the City,shall require compliance with the requirements
of this ordinance.
3.Existing LightingandNonconforming Status. Any use of property which, on the
effective date of this ordinance or any subsequent amendment thereto if non-
conforming only as to the regulations, relating to outdoor lighting may be continued
in the same manner as if the outdoor lighting was conforming. However, such may
not be increased in intensity except in accordance with the requirements of the
ordinance which shall not be reduced unless suitable substitutions are made which
would meet the requirements of this ordinance.
(C)All outdoor lighting fixtures and luminaires shall comply with the outdoor lighting standards
established by the International Dark Sky Association.Lighting design shall promote dark
sky principles which seek to minimize light pollution and degradation of the nighttime skies
by incorporating lighting practices that minimize the amount and area of illumination. Such
practices include:
1.Providing lighting fixtures with lamp wattages designed for the minimum level
required by the use.
2.Providing energy efficient light sources.
3.Minimizing light trespass and glare by aiming fixtures downward and shining light
only where it is needed and providing appropriate shielding as necessary to ensure
that little or no unwanted light falls directly onto adjacent property.
4.Minimizing the duration of illumination of certain light sources by having lights out as
long as practical. Owners and tenants areencouraged to limit the times of lighting
whenever practical.
5.Special attention shall be given regarding lighting between commercial and
residential uses.
6.All new fixtures must either carry the International Dark
Seal of Approval or meet equivalent dark sky standards consistent with this
ordinance.
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(D)Site Plan Required. An outdoor lighting and photometric plan shall be submitted to the
Zoning Administratorwith all commercial and multi-family site plan submittals. The same site
plan used to show parking layout or other requirements for the issuance of a building permit
may be used, providing all proposed outdoor lighting is adequately detailed on said site
plan. The Zoning Administrator may denysuch plans if it is determined that they are not
consistent with the purposes of this ordinance.
(E)Lighting standards for signs can be found in City Code Title 10Chapter 34.
(F)Exemptions.
1.Emergency Lighting.Emergency lighting that is only turned on in the event of an
emergency is excluded from the requirements of this ordinance.
2.Emergency Services Lighting.Any high-intensity lights are permitted for use by
police, fire, medical, or utility personnel at their direction.
3.Residential Landscape Lighting.Low wattage decorative light fixtures, temporary
decorative holiday lighting, and solar operated light fixtures are allowed.
4.Recreational Facilities and Athletic Fields.Outdoor recreational facility lighting shall
be designed to limit its impact on surrounding uses. Recreation lighting must be
extinguished by 11:00 p.m. or within one (1) hour of the end of active play.
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CHAPTER 37
DISTRICT USE MATRIX
SECTION:
10-37-1:Permitted Uses by Zone
10-37-2:Dimensional Standards by Zone
10-37-3:Area Requirements
10-37-4:Frontage Width requirements
10-37-1:PERMITTED USES BY ZONE:
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10-37-2:DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS BY ZONE:
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(B)Side Setback Minimum. Subject to §10-37-2(A), for all buildings the distance from the
the side property line to said property line
shall be a minimum of the distance shown in the chart, or not less than eight (8.00)
inches for each foot of building height, whichever is greater. No side yard shall be
required for accessory buildings which are located more than twelve (12) feet in the rear
of the main building (calculated from the furthest point of extension of any part of the
foundation), provided that the auxiliary building's drip line remains within the property.
For the property line between zero lot line single family attached dwellings where the
dwelling units are attached by party wall/common walls the following apply:
1.At the point at the rear of any party wall/common wall where an attached dwelling
becomes detached along the zero-lotline, the side setback requirement shall be no
less than four (4.00) feet from the foundation of the detachment to the property line.
2.For detached portions that are at the front of an attached dwelling there shall be no
less than four (4.00) feet from the foundation of the detachment to the property line
and there shall be no more than four (4.00) feet running front to back of the dwelling
that shall be detached from the dwelling sharing the party wall/common wall.
3.There shall be an attached party wall/common wall of no less than twelve (12.00)
feet between any permitted attached dwellings.
(C)Right-of-Way Park Strip. The area described is within the City Right of Way and the
function of this park strip is to allow for plowed snow to be off the street but not on the
sidewalk. In areas where there is a park strip between the curb and the sidewalkall
plantings should be able to withstand plowed snowand be in compliance with preferred
trees within the City. Whereas this is City property any plantings within this area that are
destroyed will not be replaced by the City of Ammon.
10-37-3:AREA REQUIREMENTS:
(A)For Assisted Living Centers and Convalescent Homes, an area of at least six thousand
(6000) square feet shall be provided, plus two (2) square feet of lot area for each square
foot of floor space in the building in excess of one thousand (1000) square feet. For
boarding houses, lodging houses and rooming houses, an area of not less than five
thousand (5,000) square feet shall be provided and maintained. There shall be no area
requirements for other buildings, except that which is required for off street parking space
and yards.
10-37-4:WIDTH REQUIREMENTS:
(A)The minimum width of any building site or lot, not previously platted or subdivided
according to the records of the City, for use as an Assisted Living Center or Convalescent
Home or similar main building shall be eighty (80) feet, plus five (5) feet of additional width
for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area devoted to bedrooms for the
accommodation of patients or resident. The minimum width of any building site or lot for
boarding houses, and lodging and rooming houses not previously platted or subdivided
according to the records of the City shall be eighty (80) feet as measured from the building
setback line.
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Ammon City Council Meeting
May 15, 2025
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan
Staff Presenting:
Cindy Donovan Planning Director
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the master plan based on the following staff report
Compliance:
-This application is in compliance with Title 10 Chapter 21 HC-1 Highway Commercial Zone, Title
10 Chapter 29 Section 7 Preapplication Review, and the Comprehensive Plan
Criteria for Decision:
-10-29-7 (E): A master plan incorporating the entirety of a property, shall be submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and action of approval or denial by the
City Council. The master plan can be presented with the preliminary plat for the first division of
a subdivision.
-10-29-7 (C): Elements of the master plan shall include:
1.General concept of the development, including, but not limited to, lots, streets, alleys, and
parks and open space.
2.Phasing plan showing divisions
3.Number of lots and/or units for the total development and per division
4.Density of units per acre for the total development and per division
5.Number of acres for the total development and per division
6.Amount of open space in acres
7.Connectivity to surrounding areas through streets and trails
8.General utility layout not required to be engineered at master plan
Summary of Analysis:
1.The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map shows the property as Heavy Commercial
2.Five phases are planned for this development
3.Master Plan shows a total of 36 proposed units being divided as follows:
Division 1: 6 units
Division 2: 10 units
Division 3: 4 units
Division 4: 10 units
Division 5: 6 units
4.Property will have an access road from east to west, with a cross-access easement connecting to
commercial zoned property to the south
5.Developer will be required to have an agreement with City of Idaho Falls regarding
improvements to 25th East.
6.Developer will be required to participate in improvements to the property frontage along 49th
South
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Planning and Zoning Commission:
Commission reviewed the Master Plan on May 7, 2025
Commission recommends approval of the Master Plan unanimously
Parcel Characteristics:
-General Location: north of 65th South, east of 25th East, south of 49th South, west of Thousand
Springs Drive, west side of Granite Creek subdivision
-Acres: 5 acres
-Zoning: HC-1
-Average Lot Size: 1 acre
-Lots: 5
-Approval of Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan
-Presented by Jeff Freiberg, Freiberg Engineering
Motion:
Approve
I move to approve the Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan finding it is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and City Ordinance subject to technical review based upon/with conditions
(if applicable).
Deny
I move to deny the Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan finding it is not in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan and City Ordinance subject to technical review based upon (state the
reasons for recommending denial).
Continue
I move to continue the Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan until additional information can
be obtained (list specific information required).
Attachments:
1.Vicinity Map
2.Granite Creek Commercial Master Plan
3.Title 10 Chapter 21 HC-1 Highway Commercial Zone
4.Title 10 Chapter 29 Section 7 Preapplication Review
5.10-37-1 (A) Permitted Uses by Zone
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10-29-7:PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: Prior to filing a preliminary plat application the
subdivider shall participate in a preapplication interview to enable the City to review and
comment on the proposed subdivision. Such discussions should cover the general objectives of
the subdivision, platting procedures and requirements, and potential plans for a development
agreement.
(A)The subdivider shall contact the city planner to set up a time for the preapplication
review.
(B)The subdivider shall provide adigital copyof a master plan.
(C)Elements of the master plan shall include:
1.General concept of the development, including, but not limited to, lots, streets, alleys,
andparks and open space.
2.Phasing plan showing divisions
3.Number oflots and/orunits for the total development and per division
4.Density of units per acre for the total development and per division
5.Number of acres for the total development and per division
6.Amount of open space in acres
7.Connectivity to surrounding areas through streets and trails
8.General utility layoutnot required to be engineered at master plan
(D) A review fee will be charged based on the current Fee Resolution for the review of the
proposed subdivision.
(E) A master plan incorporating the entirety of a property, shall be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for recommendation and action of approval or denial by the City
Council. The master plan can be presented withthe preliminary platfor the first division
of a subdivision.
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Ammon City Council
July 18, 2024
Mayor and City Councilmembers:
Amendments to Ammon Bartender Code
Staff Presenting:
Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
Recommendation
-Staff recommends removing requirements for background checks for bartenders and replacing it
Summary of Analysis
1.Ammon City Code 4-14-3 requires an application and full background check for each bartender
in Ammon
2.Background checks require up to three weeks for processing by the State
Plus, mailing costs and Staff time
3.City Staff met with local liquor license holders in 2023 where concerns were brought up about
the necessity for a background check
4.License holders would benefit from safe service style training for their employees as Idaho
background checks are publicly accessible
5.Applicants would be asked to provide proof of their training at the time of application or
renewal (this was done previously when childcare worker licenses were handled in office)
6.31 individuals currently licensed
Current fee is $90 every 2 years
$40 for license
$50 for background check ($35 goes to state)
7.Change would assist businesses by lessening the cost for a high-turnover position in Ammon
8.Information can be shared with businesses on how to conduct a background check on their
employees should they wish to do so
Financial Impact
-City takes in approximately $1,700 for all bartenders currently licensed in Ammon. Removing
the background check fee would change that to approximately $1,250 and would save staff time
for processing and monitoring background checks
-Businesses may seek licenses for additional individuals which could increase revenue
Motion
Adopt Ordinance amending bartender requirements
Attachments:
1.Ammon Code 4-14
2.Ordinance 735
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PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance No.735introduced and read by title.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 14 OF THE AMMON CITY
CODE,OUTLINING THE BARTENDER LICENSING PROCESS, DEFINING
RELEVANTTERMS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVEDATE.
Councilperson moves:
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote on motion.
Ordinance again read by title.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 14 OF THE AMMON CITY
CODE,OUTLINING THE BARTENDER LICENSING PROCESS, DEFINING
RELEVANTTERMS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVEDATE.
Councilperson moves:
735and summary as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on
Councilperson seconds:
Roll call vote.
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