11.20.2025 City Council Packet
AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Ammon City Hall
2135 S Ammon Road, Ammon, ID 83406
PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Sean Coletti at 6:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance – Council Member Oswald
- Prayer – Council Member Wessel
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: November 6 and 13, 2025 – Regular Meetings - Page 2
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (3-minute limit)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of Ordinance 741- Title 10 Amendments - (Cindy
Donovan, City Planner) Page 8
2. Consideration of Ordinance 742 - Council Meeting Time- (Micah Austin,
City Administrator) Page 97
3. Consideration of Ordinance 743 - Chapter 12 - Burglar Alarms- (Joanna
Dahm, City Clerk) Page 103
4. Acceptance of Elections Canvass Results - (Joanna Dahm, City Clerk)
Page 112
5. Consideration of Riviera Park Amended Plat - (Cindy Donovan, City
Planner) Page 118
6. Consideration of Bid Award for Taylorview Lift Station Relocation
contract - (Morgan Stewart, City Engineer) Page 131
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
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comment have been adopted:
1. Before an individual may be
heard, the Mayor, Council
President, or Commission Chair
must recognize them.
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at the front of the room and not
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other individuals within the room.
Individuals must limit comments to
three (3) minutes or less.
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comments or ideas that have
already been presented.
5. All comments shall be made
courteously, respectfully, and civilly.
Inflammatory, disrespectful,
degrading statements, heckling,
applause, or obscene or indecent
language will not be tolerated.
Individuals that violate these
guidelines may be asked to leave
the meeting.
UPCOMING
- December 04, 2025 City Council
- December 11, 2025 Worksession
- December 18, 2025 City Council
ACCESS TO MEETINGS
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Next Resolution Number: 2025-013; Next Ordinance Number: 744
AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Council Member Fullmer
Prayer – Council Member Oswald
MAYOR’S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
JUST SERVE AWARD
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: October 16, 2025 – Regular Meetings
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (3-minute limit)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of Resolution 2025-012-Surplus Property - (Micah Austin, City Administrator)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Sean Coletti
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
Councilmember Scott Wessel
Councilmember Kris Oswald
Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
Councilmember Heidi Boyle
Legal Council Weston Davis
City Administrator Micah Austin
City Clerk Joanna Dahm
City Planner Cindy Donovan
Water/Wastewater Director Nathan Riblett
City Officials Absent:
Council President Russell Slack
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Fullmer led the pledge of
allegiance and Council Member Oswald gave a prayer.
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MAYOR’S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
JUST SERVE AWARD
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: October 16, 2025 – Regular Meeting
It was moved by Council Member Oswald and seconded by Council Member Hamberlin to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Wessel, yes; Oswald, yes; Fullmer, yes; Slack, absent; Boyle, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (3-minute limit)
No public comment was presented.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of Resolution 2025-012-Surplus Property- (Micah Austin, City Administrator)
City Administrator Micah Austin read to the Council the staff report included in the packet.
Recommendation:
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-012
It was moved by Council Member Oswald and seconded by Council Member Fullmer to approve
Resolution 2025-012-Surplus Property as presented
Wessel, yes; Oswald, yes; Fullmer, yes; Slack, absent; Boyle, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous-
Water/Wastewater Director Nathan Riblett-conversation with Ursid, pretreatment. Talked to
Idaho Falls about their pretreatment, and will propose alternate methods on pumping grease.
Became aware of companies charging businesses for pumping and not actually doing the service
Cindy-paving is supposed to have paving on John Adams and Curlew starting tomorrow. Spring
fee resolution, adding fees for projects that go over their timeline. Adding fees per day for what
they are over their project timeline. Clearing out water from the hydrant for samples didn’t pass
this last one. We were flushing the system.
Scott Hall asks if we have a requirement for developers for road deviation, City Planner Donovan
and City Administrator answer yes, Morgan Stewart reviews them all.
City Administrator Micah Austin- congratulates all those who ran in the election and reminded
everyone to remove their political signs.
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Council Member Kris Oswald-Thunder Drive-east woodland hills, could use a stop sign South on
Thunder. She has been receiving emails about the City of Ammon needing a post office. Mayor
Sean Coletti states that Congress is over that. Curious about the Flood plain at the end of Ross
for Hampton Hills, how is it going to affect other homes? City Administrator Micah Austin stated
the builders are working with FEMA, and FEMA is over Flood Plains. Was wondering who do
complaints get directed to, City Administrator Micah Austin stated it depends on the complaint.
Council Member Oswald stated it is a house on Owen. City Administrator Micah Austin stated
Clarissa is familiar with that one, not sure if it is out of compliance.
Mayor Sean Coletti-He received a complaint about a house next to Bridgewater Elementary,
about Halloween decorations. He stated the City of Ammon doesn't regulate Halloween
decorations. He congratulated those who won in the recent election.
Council Member Heidi Boyle-How are we coming along with the Rocky Mountain Power line,
almost finished to be able to move it. A neighbor asked who owns the ROW entrance to the
Villas. They wanted to donate a marker sign. The City has ROW. With Flagship hosting their open
house, what can we talk about and what can we not talk about? Scott Hall stated the best
practice is to state you have to vote on the matters that come before you so not to discuss it.
-Russell Slack joined by zoom at 7:13pm
Council Member Sid Hamberlin- Stated he had a request from Speedy Mart on the cost of beer
and wine license compared to the costs that the big chains are paying. The request is to pay less
compared to the big chains. Currently everyone pays the same amount.
ADJOURN at 7:22 pm
______________________________
Sean Colletti, Mayor
______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 – 4:30 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti at 4:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Sean Coletti
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
Councilmember Scott Wessel
Councilmember Kris Oswald
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Micah Austin
City Clerk Joanna Dahm
City Planner Cindy Donovan
City Engineer Morgan Stewart
HR Director April Tracy
HR Specialist Rebecca Osai
Street/Sanitation Director Tony Black
Water/Wastewater Director Nathan Riblett
Code Enforcement Director Clarissa Jones
Code Enforcement Kamilla Larsen
City Officials Absent:
Council President Russell Slack
Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
Councilmember Heidi Boyle
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sean Coletti called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Chapter 12 - Alarm Discussion - (Joanna Dahm-City Clerk, Crystal Byington-Customer Solutions
Supervisor) -
City Clerk Joanna Dahm led the conversation, stating the reasons behind the changes, and
summarizing the changes. She gave to council members the financial numbers which she
obtained from Crystal Byington in Finance. Code Enforcement Clarissa Jones went over the code
changes and explained how it will align with Bonneville County and their suggested revisions.
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2. ICRMP Self Insuring Discussion - (Micah Austin, City Administrator) -
City Administrator Micah Austin read through the financial premiums and claim amounts for the
last 10 years that were received from ICRMP. He stated we do have the option for Direct Access
which will save the City 6-8% annually. Council advised they would like to pursue getting quotes
from other competitive companies to see what savings might be available.
Miscellaneous Items:
Council Member Jeff Fullmer- The giving machine event was today, it is a great thing. Volunteer based,
there are 6 nonprofits that are involved and profit from it. These are vending machines. Council Member
Fullmer wanted to know if we have a time table on the striping on Curlew? City Engineer Morgan
Stewart stated there is no striping order. Is there parking on Curlew or John Adams, City Planner Cindy
Donovan stated no there is no parking on either. Council Member Scott Wessel asked if there is a bike
lane. City Engineer Morgan Stewart stated she will have to double check.
Mayor Sean Coletti- stated that Morgan Stewart is our new City Engineer. We still have an opening for a
Public Works Director.
Council Member Kris Oswald- had received a question asking about the corner of Crowley and Sunnyside,
those who live there want to make sure there is no round-a-bout put in, because the cattle trucks can’t
get through. City Administrator Micah Austin stated that the intersection belongs to Bonneville County.
Council Member Elect Nolan Wheeler- wondering if Sandcreek Park could be changed to a dog park.
Mayor Sean Coletti stated it’s big enough to do multiple things all at once. Some people would like to
add a dog park component. City Planner Donovan stated at one point the neighborhood was against a
dog park.
Code Enforcement Clarissa Jones - December 1st is the deadline for the property owner over on Owen
and Central to clean their property.
City Planner Cindy Donovan - Stated based on the state statute we have the Area of Impact agreement
going to hearing in December, the two changes that were made were the changes discussed in April, one
sentenced was updated to read the most recent BMPO documents so we don’t have to change the year
going forward. The other change is clarifying that the City of Ammon and the county will meet annually.
Mayor Elect Brian Powell- asked about the deadlines for the 1st street project funds. Street and
Sanitation Director Tony Black and City Engineer Morgan Stewart said the deadline is the end of
September 2026. Construction will start in the spring and the time frame is 3 to 5 months. All studies
have been completed. It is currently at the state on someone’s desk. Follow up would be good. SHIPO
has their own timeline.
Mayor Sean Coletti - retouched on a comment he had made previously about people should know how
things work in planning and within the City. He stated there are quite a few citizens within the City and
County that truly do know how things work however, they are unwilling to step up and be leaders in the
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community because anger or frustration takes over. If you know people like that, we should encourage
them to step up and talk about them. Expect more from people as a lot of people do know.
City Administrator Micah Austin - Will be holding an Urban Renewal 101 discussion. An employee asked
for more information and knowledge and he felt there may be others who would benefit from it as well.
There is an Urban Renewal meeting on Tuesday for anyone interested. Will be attending the National
League of Cities conference in Salt Lake. Updated everyone on what is coming up on the next agenda.
ADJOURN at 5:29 pm
______________________________
Sean Colletti, Mayor
______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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Ammon City Council Meeting
November 20, 2025
Mayor Coletti and City Council Members:
Ordinance #741 Title 10 Amendments
Chapters 2, 29, 35, 37, and 41
Staff Presenting:
Cindy Donovan – Planning Director
Recommendation:
- Staff recommends approval of the amendments to Title 10 Chapters 2, 29, 35, 37, and 41 based
on the following staff report and the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation.
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 2: Definitions
● Change Adult Business to Sexually Oriented Business
● Amend definition for Child Care Facilities
● Amend zones within Commercial (Heavy) and Commercial (Light)
● Add definition of Contractor Shop
● Remove definition for Kennel, we currently require additional dog permits in ordinance
● Add definition for Motor Vehicle Repairs to differentiate between service and major
repairs to vehicles
● Amend Motor Vehicle Service - facility for minor vehicle services
● Remove repair shop, replace with Contractor Shop and Motor Vehicle Repairs
● Add School, Elementary - grades K-6
● Add School, Elementary/Secondary - grades K-12
● Add School, Secondary - grades 7-12
2. Chapter 29: Subdivision Regulations
● Add section for Water Right Disclosure to address water rights for subdivisions using
pressurized irrigation
3. Chapter 35: Multi-Use Zone
● Remove the Allowed Uses table, add clarifying language to allowed uses
● Add clarifying language regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
4. Chapter 37: District Use Matrix
● Amend 10-37-1 (A) Permitted Uses by Zone to reflect amendments to Chapter 35 MU
zone
● Add Car Wash, Contractor Shop, Boarding/Lodging House, and Motor Vehicle Repair
● Remove Repair Shop as the definition was removed in Chapter 2 Definitions
5. Chapter 41: Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone (PSC)
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● Add school setback of 25 feet plus 4 feet for every 1 foot of building height for
structures near low density residential property
● Limit elementary schools to 1 story in height
● Add 3-acre minimum lot size for schools
● School sites under 6 acres must provide 1 acre per 35 students - over 6 acres remains 1
acre per 65 students
● Require schools to have primary access on an arterial or collector street
Planning and Zoning Commission:
- Public Hearing #2025-017 was held before the Commission on November 5, 2025
- Testimony: no testimony was presented.
- Commission recommended approval with a unanimous vote of 6-0
- Reasoned Statement:
o No public comment
o Thorough review of the amendments and P&Z meetings
o Clarity to the Multi-Use (MU) Zone
o Clear definitions that fit a more modern city
o Simplify the Multi Use Zone through removal of the chart
Notice of Hearing
- This public hearing was noticed as public hearing #2025-017
- Notice was published in the Post Register on October 17, 2025
- Notice was mailed to 20 public entities on Friday, October 17, 2025
- Public comment: No written comments were received
Motion:
Approve
Read script provided for Ordinance 741
Attachments:
1. Planning and Zoning Commission Reasoned Statement for Hearing #2025-017
2. Title 10 Chapter 2 Definitions
3. Title 10 Chapter 29 Subdivision Regulations
4. Title 10 Chapter 35 Multi-Use Zone
5. Title 10 Chapter 37 District Use Matrix
6. Title 10 Chapter 41 Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone (PSC)
7. Ordinance #741 Title 10 Amendments
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION:
10-2-1: Definitions
10-2-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words and terms are
defined as follows: words in the present tense include the future and the future includes the
present; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular; the word lot
includes the word plot, tract, or parcel of land as the sense may require it; the term erected
means constructed, altered, moved, or repaired; words shall and must are always mandatory.
For the purpose of this plan, the following definitions will be used:
Accessory building: A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main
building.
Accessory use: An activity or structure that is incidental or secondary to the principal use on
the same lot.
Acre: 43,560 square feet.
Administrative Record: The record of whatever is formally presented to an appellate body; this
material can be used as the case moves up through the system. For example, in a zoning case,
the things said and exhibits presented at the zoning hearing become the administrative record
and may be used if the case goes on to a city council or court.
Adult Business: Any business promoting or selling sexually oriented products, these
businesses would not allow admission of minors. These businesses cannot be located within
twenty-five hundred (2500) feet of any religious institution, school, public park or building or
residentially zoned property. Renamed Sexually Oriented Business
Aesthetic Zoning: Aesthetic zoning is designed to create, preserve and promote beauty or a
particular architectural theme. Like all zoning, whether aesthetic or otherwise, it promotes
community interest and is based on the principle that the public welfare outweighs the interests
of the individual property owner. Justification for aesthetic zoning is to be found within the broad
confines of general welfare. In the past, the courts were reluctant to recognize aesthetics as a
main reason without joining it with other reasons such as property values.
Agriculture: Agriculture shall mean the growing of soil crops in the customary manner in the
open. It shall not include livestock raising activities; nor shall it include retailing of goods on the
premises.
Agriculture, Commercial: any agricultural land being used as a farm, greenhouse, nursery,
sod farm, tree farm, orchard, vineyard or similar use for commercial purposes.
Agriculture Land: Land used for the raising of plant crops.
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Agriculture, Urban: The production of vegetables, fruits, honey, and eggs by residents for
personal consumption and may include production by members of a neighborhood or by a
nonprofit organization on one or more vacant lots for personal consumption or for the off-site
sale of small quantities.
Alley: A Public way primarily for utility use and for servicing the property adjacent thereto.
Amusement Enterprise: Any carnival, amusement ride business, game arcade, or similar
amusements, games, or contests.
Annexation: The process by which cities expand their legal boundaries to include areas
previously only governed by county government. Municipal annexation normally involves
extension of services to the annexed territory by the city and allows the city to impose property
taxes, fees and service charges in the area. Annexation is accomplished through publishing and
passage of a city ordinance. There are certain continuity requirements as well as a stipulation
that the newly annexed property must be within a negotiated area of city impact. Some cities,
when extending city services beyond city boundaries, require residents in the area to sign
annexation agreements (see annexation agreement, municipal), essentially promising they will
not protest, annexation when it is proposed.
Annexation Agreement: An agreement comprised of the requirements or special conditions
that serve as conditions of a developer/developers and/or the city prior to or as an annexed area
is developed.
Annexation Agreement, Municipal: When a city is considering extending services to an area
outside its boundaries but is not yet planning to annex the property, it may seek to obtain a
written agreement from the property owners that they will not oppose annexation when it is
proposed.
Apartment: A dwelling unit within a multiple family residence which is or is to be rented, leased
or hired out.
Area of City Impact: Idaho law requires cities to prepare a land use plan that not only plans for
the area within the city’s legal boundaries but also plans for areas outside of the city’s legal
boundaries that are still in the unincorporated area of the county and have not yet been
annexed into the city. These are “impact areas.” The purpose of the area of impact is to
determine whose developmental regulations (comprehensive plan and implementation
ordinances) will apply in “urban fringe areas” or unincorporated areas adjacent to city
boundaries. Officially negotiated areas of city impact are a prerequisite for cities to annex
adjacent properties.
Assembly/Light Manufacturing: assembly of materials from previously prepared parts to
construct items such as, but not limited to: appliances, farm equipment, mining machinery,
excluding junk yards and auto wrecking yards.
Assembly, Place of: The use of land for a meeting place where persons gather together for
purposes of attending civic, social, religious functions, recreational events or entertainment
performances on a regular or recurring basis including, but not limited to, religious institutions,
banquet facilities, funeral homes, theaters, conference centers, stadiums, or indoor or outdoor
recreational facilities.
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Assisted Living Center: A building for the care and keeping of elderly, ill, physically or
mentally disabled people.
Attached: see chapter 14A
Auto Court, Motor Court: See Motel.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Beer and Wine Café: To serve beer and wine by the drink, at retail upon premises or as carry-
out in an establishment with an age limit of 21 years of age or older, with little or no food
service.
Bench Seat: For the purpose of this ordinance bench seating will be calculated one (1) seat for
every eighteen (18) inches of bench.
Bike Lanes: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Bikeway: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Board of Adjustment: A quasi-judicial body responsible for hearing appeals from decisions of
the local zoning administrator and requests for variances, special use permits and other quasi-
judicial and administrative determinations as may be delegated by ordinance.
Boarding House/Lodging House: A building containing not more than one kitchen where, for
compensation, sleeping space and meals are provided pursuant to previous arrangements on a
daily, weekly or monthly basis in contradistinction to a hotel or a café.
Billboard Sign: See Sign (Off-Premise).
BMPA: Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Area.
BMPO: Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Buffer Areas: A parcel of land established to separate incompatible adjacent land uses, such
as a commercial use and a residential use. The area may vary in width include walls, fences, or
screen plantings, to insulate the adjoining properties from noise, traffic, or visual intrusions.
Some ordinances require commercial and industrial districts to install a buffer area wherever the
property line abuts a residential district. The term may also be used more broadly to describe
any zone that separates two unlike zones, such as a transitional multiple family or professional
business zone between commercial zone and a single-family zone.
Buffer Areas (Land): A parcel of land established to separate incompatible adjacent land
uses. The area may vary in size and may include walls, fences, screen plantings or earthen
mounds (berms) to insulate the adjoining properties from noise, traffic or visual intrusions.
Buffer Areas (Zone): Describes any zone that separates two unlike zones. For example, in
some instances a multiple family or professional business zone may be used between
commercial zones and single-family zones.
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Building: Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels
or property of any kind
Building, Main: One or more of the principal buildings upon a lot.
Building Official or Inspector: Individual or organization designated by the City to perform
inspection and related services under this ordinance.
Building Shadow Line: A two-dimensional bird’s-eye view of a building, looking straight down,
consisting of the outermost of all above-ground story walls which separate the interior from the
exterior of the building. For purposes of defining the shadow line only, porches, patios, and
other open, partially open or unheated rooms or areas, and garages are considered to be
exterior to the building.
Carport: An overhead structure not completely enclosed by walls for the shelter of
automobiles.
Car Wash: A building containing equipment for washing cars or other vehicles.
Cemetery: A burial ground or graveyard.
Central Business District: The core commercial area of a city—usually downtown— that has a broad
range of financial, retail, government, entertainment and other activities.
Child Care Facilities: Facilities which provide care, control, supervision or maintenance of
children as an alternative to parental care. For the purpose of this ordinance child care facilities
shall be classified and defined with the following designations:
Family Child Care Facility: Those facilities providing child care for five (5) or
fewer children.
Group Child Care Facility: Those facilities providing child care for six (6) to
twelve (12) children.
Child Care Center: Those facilities providing child care for thirteen (13) or more
children.
NOTE: Operating and licensing requirements for Child Care Facilities are found in the Ammon
City Code, Title 6, Chapter 3, Childcare Regulations and Licensing.
Clinic: A building used for the diagnosis and treatment of ill, infirm and injured persons, but
which building does not provide board, room or regular hospital care and services.
Club: A building used, occupied and operated by an organized association of persons for
social, fraternal, religious or patriotic purposes, whose activities are confined to the members
and their guests, but shall not include any organization, group or association the principal
activity of which is to render a service usually and ordinarily carried on as a business.
Cluster Zoning: Cluster zoning generally refers to development patterns for residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional or combinations of such uses in which buildings are grouped or “clustered,” rather
than evenly spread throughout a parcel as in a conventional lot-by-lot development. To remedy the
effects of grouping of clustering of buildings the density requirements of the existing zone is usually
required for the overall parcel of property being “cluster zoned”.
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Common Wall: See Party Wall/Common Wall.
Commercial (Heavy): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and services which
usually generate high volumes of traffic, are congregated upon or occupy large areas of land,
tend to have high levels of onsite activity, or do not deal directly with final consumers. Those
zones considered in the heavy commercial designation are C-1, HC-1, CC-1, GC-1, and MU.
Commercial (Light): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and service which usually
generate minimal to moderate volumes of traffic. Those zones considered in the light
commercial designation are LC/PB, PB and MU. Often the uses allowed within these zones are
compatible with adjacent residential use when buffered efficiently.
Communications Facility: Amateur Radio Operators w/antennas, in residential areas, wireless
communication towers in high-density residential and commercial zones, or broadcasting
studios in commercial zones.
Comprehensive Plan: The comprehensive plan is intended to be a guide as to the nature and direction
of future growth and development, and is formulated with public input, study and analysis of existing
physical, economic environmental and social conditions and a projection of what future conditions are
likely to be. The comprehensive plan must consider: private property rights; population; school facilities
and transportation; economic development; land use; natural resources; hazardous areas; public
services, facilities and utilities; transportation; recreation; special areas or sites; housing, community
design and implementation when planning. Once adopted, the plan serves as a guide for making land
use decisions, preparation of zoning and subdivision ordinances and capital improvement plans, and
determining the rate, timing and location of future growth. One part of the comprehensive plan includes a
map showing approximate areas of use designations.
Conditional Use/Conditional Use Permit: Certain uses because of their size, special requirements or
possible safety hazards are expected to have detrimental effects on surrounding properties, but may be
compatible with the other uses if they are properly designed. Such uses are classified in zoning
ordinances as conditional uses requiring conditional use permits. A conditional use permit may only be
granted after a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and a recommendation is made to
the Board of Adjustment. With a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of
Adjustment can accept or reject the request of a Conditional Use Permit. Specific requirements of the
conditional use can be placed before a permit may be issued.
Condominium: Defined at the highest level in Idaho Statute section 55-101B, and Idaho
Statute Title 55, Chapter 15. For purposes of this ordinance, the word condominium refers to an
individual condominium unit as defined by Idaho Statute sections 55-1503 (d) and 55-1509,
within a specific building. In brief, a condominium is a separate, independently owned portion of
a building where, "unless otherwise expressly provided in the declaration, deeds, plat or plats",
"the physical boundaries of the unit are the interior surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors,
ceilings, windows and doors thereof, and the unit includes both the portions of the building so
described and the airspace so encompassed". The owner of each condominium in the building
also owns an interest in common of all common areas of the building or buildings and pertinent
grounds in proportion to the value of the owner's condominium unit, compared to the cumulative
value of all condominium units within the building or buildings.
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Condominium Plat: A parcel of land recorded with the County as a condominium plat,
consisting of two or more buildings, where each building and usually the ground it sits on is or
can be independently owned, but where part or all of the ground, including but not limited to
parking spaces, parking aisles, and landscaping, is owned in common by the various owners of
each of the buildings included within the condominium plat, as regulated by Idaho Statue
section 55-101B, and Idaho Statute Title 55, Chapter 15.
Contractor Shop: An area used to store and maintain construction equipment and other
materials customarily used in the trade carried on by the construction contractor. This may
include but are not limited to: building materials, storage, contractor fleet, roofing contractor's
shop, insulation applicator business, pest control service, and refrigeration service.
Convalescent Home: Any building or structure used for or occupied by persons recovering
from illness or requiring nursing or similar care; not otherwise classified as a hospital.
Covenant (subdivision): A covenant is an agreement written into deeds and other documents
that promise performance or non-performance of acts, or stipulating certain uses or non-uses of
property. Covenants recorded by the developer for a subdivision are not binding or enforced by
the City. Covenant agreements are enforced by individual property owners or commonly by
home owner associations.
Cultural Facility: Any facility that is used for the display of items or performances relating to
ideas, customs or social behavior of a society. Such as, but not limited to: art galleries or
museums.
Curb Cut: A cut in the curb line for the passage of vehicles.
Day Care: See Child Care.
Dedication: The assignment of private property to a specific public use and its acceptance for such use
and ownership by the City. Examples of dedication would be roadways, parks, future building lots for City
expansion etc.
Density: The number of living units per acre of land, excluding public rights-of-way. Density is controlled
through maximum allowances in the zoning ordinances.
Density (Low): Use of land for residential purposes with detached single-family dwellings on
larger lot sizes and a maximum of six (6.0) living units per acre, attached single family dwellings
will have a maximum density of four (4.0) living units per acre.
Density (Medium): Use of land for residential purposes with single or multiple family dwellings
on small sized or clustered lots where the density generally is greater than six (6.0) living units
per acre with a maximum of twelve (12.0) living units per acre. This designation could be
comprised of both attached and detached dwellings.
Density (High): Use of land for residential or mixed-use purposes where although there may be
a mixing of housing types, the density generally is greater than twelve (12.0) living units per
acre with a maximum density of twenty (20.0) living units per acre.
The various residential density limitations defined above shall not be construed to prohibit
Planned Unit Developments or similar special developments. These types of developments
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often concentrate residences at densities higher than those allowed above in one part of the
development, in exchange for open space, trails or parks in the remainder of the development.
The final density of each such special development taken as a whole, however, may not exceed
the density limitations specified above. Further, such special types of development must meet
special requirements as City Council shall determine and delineate in the zoning ordinance.
Development Rights: The rights associated with the purchase of a parcel of property. A purchaser also
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.
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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.
Floor Area: The floor area of a building is the sum of the areas of the several floors of the
building, including basements, mezzanine and intermediate floored tiers and penthouses of
headroom height, measured from the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating
buildings. The floor area does not include such features as pipe trenches, exterior terraces or
steps, chimneys, roof overhangs, etc.
Food Service: any business that deals with the handling of food, such as, but not limited to:
drive-through fast-food establishments, catering facilities, coffee roasting facility.
Foster Family Care Homes: For the purpose of the Ammon City Code Foster Family Care
Homes shall be defined as a location within the City where a minor or minors have been placed
in a ward, group home, private home or any other facility approved as an Idaho State-certified
foster caregiver. This term shall not be construed to limit or restrict people within residential
zones from serving as foster parents in their own home or residence.
Fractional Numbers: In determining the requirements of this ordinance, whenever a fraction of
a number or a unit is one-half or more and whenever a fraction of a number or a unit resulting
from a computation is one-half or more, said fraction shall be considered as a whole number or
a unit.
Frontage (Street): For the purpose of this ordinance frontage shall be defined as any portion of
a lot boundary which boundary is adjacent to a dedicated roadway.
Garage (Private): A detached accessory building or portion of a main building designed for the
parking or temporary storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises in contrast to a
parking garage where the parking or automobile temporary storage space is let for commercial
gain.
Golf Course: an area of land laid out for golf with a series of 9 or 18 holes each including tee,
fairway, and putting green and often one or more natural or artificial hazards.
Governing Board: For the purpose of this plan the governing board shall refer to the City
Council and Mayor.
Government: Any facility that will be used to house government offices, either federal, state,
county or city. Unless zoned otherwise, excluding the storage of materials or equipment.
Grade: The average of the finished ground level at the center of exterior walls of a building.
Greenspace: An open space that includes landscaped areas typically planted with trees,
shrubs, grass and other vegetation.
Grocery: A store that sells food and household supplies
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Ground Floor: The floor area found on the first story above grade. The first story above grade
is the lowest story which is more than one half above grade. For split levels, it includes the first
story above grade of each portion of the split.
Grandfather Clause/Grandfathered: A legal provision that allows people engaging in an
allowed activity or business before a new form of regulation or standards is imposed to continue
in that activity without having to go through the new process or meet the new standard.
Guest: A person staying or receiving services at a hotel, motel, boarding house, rooming
house or rest home or similar use for compensation.
Guest House: A guest house is an accessory building within a residential zone built with the
intent of accommodating short term guests without compensation.
Health and Fitness Facility: A facility that contains equipment or classrooms designed for
exercising. These facilities could contain the following options but are not limited to: athletic
clubs, weight reduction salons, semi-public swimming pools. The areas where these facilities
can be placed will be determined by size.
Height of Building: The height of a building shall be the vertical distance from the grade to top
of the building walls. Where the building walls vary in height, the height of the building shall be
determined by multiplying the length of each section of said wall by its height and dividing the
sum derived there by the total length of wall.
High Density Residential: See Density (High).
Home Occupation: The term “home occupation” shall mean any business occupation or
profession which may be conducted within a residential dwelling, or allowed appurtenant
building, without in any way changing the appearance or condition of the structures and carried
on by persons residing therein. Applications for home occupations may be granted in any
residential zoning area of the City. In some cases, a home occupation may be granted on
condition of compliance to certain regulations.
Hospital/Surgical Center: An institution where the ill or injured human beings are offered
treatment of a type recognized by state law, such as medicine and surgery, osteopathy and the
like.
Hotel/Motel: Any building where individual sleeping quarters are used, rented or hired out to
guests on a daily or short-term basis, where the living units are occupying a building site or area
under one ownership, used for the purpose of furnishing transient living accommodations,
traditionally not containing kitchen facilities.
Household Pet: Animals or fowl customarily permitted in the house and kept for company or
pleasure, including dogs, cats, canaries and similar pets.
Illegal Use: A use, building or activity that is prohibited by the zoning ordinance and was
established after the zoning ordinance became effective.
Industrial and Manufacturing: All types of manufacturing and industrial establishments.
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Infill Development: Developments on unused or underutilized lands that are adjacent on two or
more sides by previously developed property and require minor extensions of mainline
municipal services.
Infrastructure: The physical structures necessary to sustain a population base such as
bridges, roads, water, sewer, city halls and fire stations. Often, park lands or landscaping along
arterial roadways are included in infrastructure improvement requirements.
Institutional: Institutional buildings and spaces, both public and semi-public, such as schools,
churches, hospitals and nursing homes.
Kennel: Any lot or premises on which three (3) or more dogs over four (4) months old are kept.
Kennel, Commercial Boarding: A facility that houses small house pets, usually dogs or cats,
either inside or outside for a fee.
Land Use: The way in which land is being used. Specific land uses are either permitted,
conditionally permitted or prohibited in each zone.
Land Use Plan: See Comprehensive Plan.
Landscape Strip: A strip of property adjacent to or required on private property often abutting
a road right of way and sidewalk. The width of the strip is determined based on City standards
at the time of development. In many subdivisions the landscape strip is used as a place to
move snow onto from the adjacent roadways during the winter months. For this reason, it is
advised that plantings within the landscape strip be low growing and hardy. The strip may
contain landscaping material such as grass, decorative plants, decorative rock, or bark. Hard
surfacing of the landscape strip is not allowed in any residential subdivision.
Living Unit/Area: See Dwelling Unit.
Local Land Use Planning Act: Mandated in 1975 by the Idaho Legislature. The act requires
cities and counties to enact comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinance, defines
the powers and responsibilities of the planning and zoning commission and governing board
with respect to land use issues and sets standards for procedural requirements including public
notice and hearings.
Lodging House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Lot: Land occupied or to be occupied by a building or building, together with such open spaces
as required under this ordinance, and having its principal frontage on a street or an approved
access easement. Also building sites without reference to lots as recorded on official plats.
Lot (Corner): A lot where two adjacent sides are bordered by public street(s).
Lot (Double Frontage): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot (Interior): A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot (Reverse Frontage): For the purpose of this ordinance reverse frontage will refer to either
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the side yard or the rear yard of any building abutting an arterial street. Access to the arterial
from the reverse frontage property is prohibited. In some instances, a residential street may be
designated as a low access street and access may be denied as if it is an arterial street.
Lot (Through): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot of Record: A lot that is part of a subdivision officially recorded or a lot or parcel described
by metes and bounds, the description of which has been recorded.
Manufactured Home: As defined in Title X, Chapter 30, Section 1 of this Code.
Manufactured Home Court: A court opening on a public way equipped with sanitary facilities
for the parking of two (2) or more occupied manufactured homes.
Manufacturing: Any facility which contains equipment for the purpose of producing a product
for sale. These facilities may include but are not limited to: bakeries commercial, bakery plant,
cabinet shop, contractor’s yard, craft shop (woodworking, stone mason, etc.), countertops, dry
cleaning plants, laundry plants, printing plants, food preparation plant, glass cutting and
installation, microbrewery, milling or smelting of ores, milk distribution stations, creameries,
bottling works, sign shop including painting, welding, woodworking. The placement of these
facilities will be determined by use, based upon noise and fumes emitted.
The following uses, along with any similar uses, are NOT permitted in the manufacturing zone:
garbage dumps, dead animal reduction, distillation of bones and organic fertilizer
manufacturing, explosive manufacturing and storage, glue manufacturing, livestock auctions,
establishments that use explosives or other dangerous materials, petroleum refining and
refining of crank case oil, rubber manufacturing, cement, lime gypsum, rock wool or plaster of
paris, construction sand and gravel mining, stock yards, feed yards, or slaughter of animals.
Master Plan (Land Use): See Comprehensive Plan.
Master Plan (Mixed-Use): See Chapter 35, Mixed-Use
Medical Care Facility: Any facility that will contain services provide by medical personnel, such
as, physicians, clinicians, nurses, etc. These facilities may include but are not limited to: medical
clinic, emergency healthcare, social services, dental, optometry, rehabilitation center, or general
practitioner. Placement of these facilities will be based on size. Also see Hospitals.
Metes and Bounds: A system of describing and identifying a tract of land by distance (metes)
and directions (bounds) from an identifiable point of reference.
Mixed-Use: The Mixed-Use zone is to provide for a variety and mixture of compatible uses,
such as professional offices, small scale retail, restaurants, recreational, personal services
including public facilities, and residential both single family and multi-family.
Mobile Home: A manufactured relocatable living unit, which is not to be placed on a permanent
foundation.
Motel: See Hotel/Motel.
Motor Vehicle Repair: A facility which repairs motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to:
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automobiles, boats, motor homes, farm machinery, small engine repair, auto body, auto
painting, auto repair, or garages, (commercial, not more than ten (10) wrecked or dismantled
vehicles).
Motor Vehicle Sales: A facility which sells motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to; new
or used automobiles, boats, motor homes, or farm machinery.
Motor Vehicle Service: A facility which provides minor services such as but not limited to: oil changes or
tire repairs, for motorized vehicles or small trailers.
Moratorium: An action by the City to impose a temporary halt on a type or area of
development. Moratoriums must meet specific guidelines outlined by State Statutes.
Mortuaries, Funeral Parlors, Crematory: An establishment where the dead are prepared for
burial or cremated, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes
held.
Multi-Family Residence: A building containing two (2) or more dwelling units, excluding
attached single family zero lot line residential units.
Multi-Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Non-Conforming: (Uses, Lots, Structures): Lots, structures, uses of land and structures, and
characteristics of uses which are prohibited under the terms of a zoning ordinance but were
lawful at the date of the ordinance’s enactment. A non-conforming lot, structure or use is
normally allowed to remain unless there is a compelling reason, such as imminent danger to
health or safety to discontinue it.
Notice, Public: The Idaho Open Meeting law requires posted meeting and agenda notice for
regular and special meetings of the planning and zoning commission and governing board. The
Local Land Use Planning Act also sets forth public notice requirements for specific types of
planning and zoning decisions, including publication and written notice to neighboring property
owners.
Nursery (Day Care): See Child Care Facility.
Occupancy (Change of): Any change in the character of use of a building or premises, not
including change of tenants, proprietors or occupants.
Off-Street Parking Space: An area for the parking of automobiles which does not include a
public street but has convenient access to it.
Office, Business: Any space either owned or leased which contains office space for
professional, medical, research development and laboratories not involving any type of
hazardous or explosive materials.
Open Space: Land with non-development or minimal development types of uses. Normally
considered as park areas or large landscape areas around commercial developments there are
actually three different types of open spaces. (1) privately owned open space: the yards or area
associated with private homes; (2) common used open space land designated at the time of
recording a plat or site plan as open space for common access and use by the residents of the
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development or community, or (3) public open space that is owned by the City for the active or
passive recreational use of the public (parks).
Outdoor Entertainment: Any property which would allow outdoor activities such as but not
limited to: drive-in theater, semi-public swimming pools, water parks, outdoor stage or music
venue.
Outdoor Shooting Range: A specialized facility designed for firearms qualifications, training or
practice. These facilities must ensure bullet containment.
Overlay Zone: A zone which is superimposed over other zones and in which certain
regulations land restrictions apply which supplement or which modify the regulations and
restrictions applying in the underlying zones.
Overlay (Zoning): A use or zone that is applied to a specific geographic area. Animal overlay
allows animals normally prohibited within a zone to be allowed within specific guidelines.
Planned transition overlay is designed to transition from one land use type to another land use
type, usually involving a zone change that is allowed under specific terms of the planned
transition overlay. Conditional use permit overlay is designed to show the areas within the City
that have permanent conditional use permit allowed. Most often this conditional use permit
would be a school or a church.
Park Landscape Strip: A buffering strip consisting of a combination of fencing or wall, berm
and landscaping. The strip shall be between thirty (30.0) and sixty (60.0) feet in width, as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The strip shall include minimum a six
(6.0) foot high opaque fence or wall adjacent to the property boundary, a minimum six (6.0) foot
high berm, adjacent to the fence or wall and shall include trees and shrubs to act as buffering
between the properties. Landscaping is to be matured trees and shrubs at time of planting.
The entire park landscape strip is to be landscaped with grass or ornamental planting.
Landscaping may include walking paths or other decorative landscape items. The area within
the park landscape strip may be used as part of the required storm water retention area. This
property is to remain a part of the development and be maintained in perpetuity by the
owner/developer or its agent.
Parks (Public): Parks which are maintained by a public agency or in some cases open spaces
designed into subdivisions but held and maintained as part of a home owner’s association may
be considered as a public park, IE Planned Unit Development open spaces.
Parks (Semi-Public): Parks which are provided and maintained by a church, club, lodge or
other non-profit organization.
Parks, Playground, Recreation and Open Space: An area which has been dedicated,
designed for or used for outdoor recreation activities; including City parks, and playgrounds,
church or club-sponsored parks and playgrounds and privately developed parks and
playgrounds within certain types of subdivisions.
Parking Facility, Off-Site: Any property that is used for parking lots or parking garages to
temporarily house vehicles usually for a fee.
Parking Space: Space within a building or parking area exclusive of driveways, ramps,
columns, office and working areas, for the parking of motor vehicles. Parking spaces shall be
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no less than twenty (20) feet in length and not less than ten (10) feet in width.
Party Wall/Common Wall: A fire-resistive-rated wall assembly for exterior walls located on a
lot line between adjacent Dwelling Units, which is used or adapted for joint service between the
two dwelling units, and shall be constructed in accordance with Table R302.1 of the
International Residential Code for exterior walls or such table as, may be amended in the future.
Common walls shall be constructed without openings and shall create separate dwellings.
Patient Care Space: Any space within a medical, chiropractic or dental clinic/office that is used
for the examination or treatment of patients. This includes, but is not limited to, examination
rooms, dental chairs, chiropractic tables, and operating rooms at full build out.
Pedestrian Access: A pathway, sidewalk, or trail with a minimum unobstructed width of five (5)
feet that is exclusively dedicated to non-motorized users and is designed and maintained
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Performing Arts Production: A facility that will host productions in front of an audience, such
as, drama, music and dance.
Planning: The process of gathering information, evaluating that information, developing
alternatives for future action and setting development goals and policy is commonly referred to
as “planning.” In a community, planning is a joint effort between citizens, elected officials, the
planning and zoning commission and planning staff. It consists of identifying the physical, social,
and economic factors which affect and are part of the community; defining the community’s
goals and objectives; and after careful evaluation of the information and possible alternatives for
the future, selecting a course of action which is most likely to bring the community closer to its
desired goals. The products of this process usually include a comprehensive plan, plus zoning
and subdivision ordinances that carry out the goals elucidated by the plan. Planning is a
continuous process, because community goals and attitudes change, new information and
philosophies emerge, and new economic and social conditions develop. This requires periodic
re-evaluation of the previously established values and goals.
Planned Unit Development (PUD): A development that is pre-planned in its entirety with the
subdivision and zoning controls applied to the project as a whole rather than to individual lots.
Therefore, densities are normally calculated for the entire development, usually permitting a
trade-off between clustering of housing and provision of common open space. The density
requirements of the zone are normally maintained in the development as a whole. The PUD is
usually characterized by a unified site design and while most commonly used for residential
development, the technique can also be applied to other forms of development such as
shopping centers and industrial parks and mixed uses. The PUD also refers to the process of
site-plan review, in which planning and zoning, staff and the governing board has considerable
involvement in determining the nature of the development. The technique includes aspects of
both subdivision and zoning regulations but permits a variation in the rigid zoning and
subdivision regulations. A conditional use permit is required prior to the approval of a PUD.
Planning and Zoning Commission: A group of citizens appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by majority vote of the governing board. The planning and zoning commission is
charged with overseeing the comprehensive planning process and implementing the plan
through the zoning and subdivision ordinances. The commission serves in an advisory capacity
to the governing board. The Local Land Use Planning Act describes the method of creation,
powers, and duties of the planning and zoning commission.
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Plat: A plat is a map representing the subdivision of a parcel of land into lots, blocks, and
streets or other divisions and dedications. A preliminary plat is an approximate drawing of a
proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, and blocks in the
subdivision. A final plat is the final drawing that is recorded with the county and fulfills the
numerous requirements of the Idaho platting statute (Idaho Code Title 50, Chapter 13) and local
regulations.
Principal Use: The principal use is the main use of a lot or building as distinguished from a secondary or
accessory use on the same lot. A dwelling is a principal use on a residential lot while a garage is an
accessory use.
Private EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Private).
Professional Services: Any service that is provided by an individual with special training or
education in a specific field, such as, but not limited to: dental office, law office, medical office,
mortuary, optometry, or veterinary office. Placement of these offices will be determined by size.
Also see Service Industry.
Public Building: For the purpose of this plan a public building will be any city, county, public
school, fire district, recreational district, state, federal, or similar governmental building located
within the City of Ammon or within the City’s comprehensive plan area.
Public EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Public).
Public Hearing: A published time and meeting place where citizens can voice their opinions on a
proposal. Most public hearings are held before the planning and zoning commission with a
recommendation sent to the governing board after citizen input.
Public Records: In general, anything written or recorded by the City government. The Idaho Code notes
that “Every person has a right to examine and take a copy of any public record of this state and there is a
presumption that all public records in Idaho are open at all reasonable times for inspection except as
otherwise expressly provided by statute.” The law provides for a number of exceptions.
Public Use: A structure or use intended or used for a public purpose by a city, a school district,
the county, the state, or by any other public agency, or by a public utility.
Recreational Facility: Any facility that is used for enjoyment by individuals, such as, but not
limited to: amusement enterprises, such as bowling alleys, carousels, swimming pools,
amusement parks, animal shows (event permit required), arts & craft shows (event permit
required), entertainment, circuses + carnivals (event permit required), flex space indoor for
lease, indoor shooting facility (Conditional Use Permit required), petting zoo, or theater indoor.
Repair Shop: Any facility that will fix or mend a product that has been broken in some way,
these services may include, but are not limited to: auto body, auto painting, auto repair (no
storage of wrecked or dismantled vehicles), HVAC, electronic devices, garages (commercial, no
more than 10 wrecked or dismantles vehicles), plumbing, carpenter, small engine repair, tire
repair, or upholstery. Also see Motor Vehicle Repairs.
Residential Zone: A geographic area of the city where residential dwellings are a permitted
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use under the zoning ordinance.
Restaurant: A permanent facility where people pay for prepared food that may be served on or
off premise.
Retail-Large Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space in
excess of 5000 square feet. These stores may include the following but are not limited to:
building materials, garden equipment, farm supplies, furniture, grocery store, small machinery
sales, or sporting goods.
Retail-Small Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space of
5000 square feet or less. These stores may include the following but are not limited to: antiques,
appliances, auction house, automobile supply shops, bakeries & confectionery, book stores,
camera and photo supply shops, clothing, computer sales, service & maintenance, convenience
store, dairy products, craft shops, delicatessen, pharmacy, florist shop, garden supply, gift
shops, grocery store, hobby supply, jewelry, laundromat, paint & wallpaper, pawn shop, pet
store, wine/beer shop, stationary store, or upholstery.
Rezoning: A change in the zoning district boundaries of the city ordinance. Rezones must be
in accordance with the comprehensive plan and may be enacted only after public notice and
hearing.
Rooming House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Right of Way (ROW): The right of way is the right to pass over the property of another. It usually refers
to the land required for the traffic lanes plus shoulders on both sides of roadways, railroads, bike and
walking trails. It is normally the land that has been dedicated to the city (public) for traffic purposes.
RV Park: The location designed for the accommodation of travel trailers as defined to provide
safe, sanitary and attractive facilities for the use of travel trailers.
RV Space: A lot or parcel of land in a trailer park designated for use of a travel trailer.
School, Elementary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten through sixth, or
any combination thereof.
School, Elementary/Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten
through twelfth, or any combination thereof.
School, Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades seventh through twelfth, or any
combination thereof.
Self-Service Storage Facility: A facility that contains storage space, such as rooms, lockers, or
containers, rented to tenants usually on a short-term basis.
Semi-Public Use: Any building or outdoor area that is available to the public for use either by
membership or an admission fee. These areas may include, but are not limited to: civic, social,
or fraternal organizations, clubs, community halls, swimming pools, or water park.
Senior Independent Living Complex An independent living residence which offers rentable
housing and usually one or more services to assist the resident. Residents are independent for
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the most part, but may like to have, or require some assistance in their daily routines. Services
may but are not required to include the following: Help with grooming, bathing, shopping,
providing meals, transport to appointments, etc.
Service Industry: A facility that provides a service such as but not limited to: hair salon, barber
shop, catering, dry cleaners, laundries, day/massage spa, laundromat. Also see Professional
Service.
Service Station: A facility which has pumps for the purpose of dispensing fuel or devices for
the purpose of charging electric vehicles. This facility may or may not include a convenience
store. Placement of this type of business will be determined by size.
Setback: The shortest distance between the property line and the foundation, wall or main
frame of the building. Cornices, canopies, eaves, or other similar architectural features not
providing additional floor space within the building may extend into a required side, front or rear
yard setback no more than three (3) feet. Setbacks will be measured from the property line to
the foundation of the structure.
Sexually Oriented Business/Adult Business: Any business promoting or selling sexually
oriented products, these businesses would not allow admission of minors. These businesses
cannot be located within twenty-five hundred (2500) feet of any religious institution, school,
public park or building or residentially zoned property.
Short-Term Rental: A short-term rental is a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, that is offered
to rent for a fee and for thirty (30) days or less. Short-term rentals shall not include a unit that is
used for any retail, restaurant, banquet space, event center, or another similar use. Short-term
rentals are prohibited in accessory structures not specifically designed for human habitation or
within a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, except when located in an approved travel trailer
court.
Share Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Shopping Center: An area or tract of land specifically set apart and zoned to provide
commercial services of various types, according to an integrated, approved plan.
Sidewalks: The portion of a street adjacent to or running parallel to a roadway. Sidewalks are
that area designed and built for preferential or exclusive use by pedestrians. However, because
many streets are too narrow to safely accommodate bicycles and motor vehicles, it may be
necessary for bicyclists to share the sidewalk with pedestrians. When bicyclists must use the
sidewalk, they must yield to pedestrians. At times this may necessitate the bicyclist becoming a
pedestrian, by getting off of and walking beside the bicycle.
Sign (Off-Premise): A business sign which directs the attention of the public to a business, an
activity or to any commercial or non-commercial product(s) or service(s) that are sold offered or
distributed from a location that is not on the same premises where such business sign is
located. For the purposes of this ordinance, signs that contain two or more business names
and that are located in a development platted and planned as one development or shopping
center are not subject to this definition.
Sign (Building Identification): A sign designed to identify a building either by name, address
or both.
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Signed Shared Roadway (Signed Bike Route): See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Single Family Group Homes: For the purpose of the Ammon City Code a Group Home in any
single-family residential zone shall be allowed pursuant to the requirement of the Idaho State
Code 67-6531. Any group home operated within the City of Ammon shall comply with all the
requirements and conditions of the Idaho State Code.
Single Family Residence: A Single-Family Residence includes fully detached, semi-detached
(semi-attached, side-by-side), row houses, and townhouses. In the case of attached units, each
must be separated from the adjacent unit by a foundation-to-roof wall in order to be classified as
a single-family structure. Said units must not share heating/air-conditioning systems or utilities.
Units built one on top of another and those built side-by-side that do not have a foundation-to-
roof wall and/or have common facilities (i.e., attic, basement, heating plant, plumbing, etc.) shall
not be classified as single-family residences.
Site Plan: A site plan is a scale drawing showing proposed structures and improvements for a
parcel of land as required by the applicable regulations. It includes lot lines, lot area, streets,
parking spaces, private roadways, walkways, topographic features, reserved open space,
buildings and other structures, landscaping, and the location of proposed or existing utility
easements. A site plan is a more detailed representation of a proposed development than
shown in a plat, and may also include density and statistical data.
Site Plan Review: Site plan review is the process whereby city staff and the planning and
zoning commission, review the site plan of a development to assure that it meets the stated
purposes and standards of the zoning and subdivision ordinance.
Special Use Permit: See Conditional Use Permit.
Spot Zoning: Spot zoning is a form of discriminatory zoning that serves to further the interests of a few
private property owners instead of the welfare of the entire community as set forth in the comprehensive
plan. Spot zoning is based on the arbitrary and inappropriate nature of a rezoning change rather than, as
is commonly believed, the size of the area being rezoned.
Standard Development Agreement: An agreement between the City and a developer which requires
an owner or developer to make a written commitment concerning the use of development of a specific
parcel of property as a condition of development. The agreement is binding and recorded so as to bind
future owners.
Storm Water: Water or runoff from rainstorms or snowmelt that does not soak into the ground or
evaporate, but instead flows across surface areas such as lawns, parking lots, rooftops, streets etc.
Storm Water Retention: An area of retention designed to contain storm water for a period of
forty-eight (48) hours. Where green space serves as the required storm water retention areas,
only grasses and vegetation compatible with water retention may be allowed.
Story: That portion of a building included between the surface of a floor and the ceiling next
above the floor.
Street Fair: A fair that celebrates the character of a neighborhood. It is usually held on the main
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street of a neighborhood.
Street: A public thoroughfare other than an alley also referred to as an arterial, collector or
local.
Street (Arterial): More detailed information for the following street designations can be found in
the BMPO Access Management Plan at www.bmpo.org.
Principal Arterials are major roadways that are intended to primarily serve through traffic
so access to abutting properties is restricted.
Minor Arterials are like principal arterials, except vehicle access is less restricted.
Street (Collector):
Major collectors are roadways that provide local circulation over moderate distances and
link arterials to local streets. Except for individual residences, they may provide direct
access to abutting properties.
Residential collectors are like major collectors, except they provide local circulation over
short distances and although discouraged, by City Engineer approval may be permitted to
provide direct access to individual residences.
Street (Local): Roadways that are intended to provide access to abutting properties and serve
very little to no through vehicle traffic.
Studio Commercial: A space where an individual or group sell either artwork or services. This
could include but not be limited to: artist, musician, photographer, or dance instruction.
Structural Alterations: Any change in the supporting members of the building, such as the
bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or roof.
Subdivision: The division of a developed or undeveloped tract or parcel of land into three (3)
or more parts for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development.
Subdivision is both the process and the result of laying out a parcel of undivided land into lots,
blocks, streets, and public areas.
Subdivision Regulations: Subdivision regulations are local ordinances that regulate the
conversion of undivided land into building lots for residential or other purposes. The regulations
establish requirements for streets, utilities, site design and procedures for dedicating land for
open space or other public purposes to the local government or for fees in lieu of dedication,
and prescribe procedures for plan review and payment of fees.
Substantial Improvement: Any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost
of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure either: (1)
before the improvement or repair is started, or (2) if the structure has been damaged and is
being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, “substantial
improvement’ is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other
structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the structure.
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Surgical Center: See Hospital/Surgical Center.
Swimming Pool (Private): A swimming pool serving as an amenity to and located within the
lot of a primary dwelling unit.
Swimming Pool (Public): A swimming pool located on a lot where a primary residence is not
included on the same lot. Examples of public swimming pools would be a pool located within a
subdivision for the use of all or part of the residents within the subdivision, regardless of the type
of ownership of said swimming pool.
Television and Radio Broadcasting Station: Television and Radio studios, see Title 10
Chapter 32 for antenna height regulations.
Town House Dwelling: Two or more Single Family attached Dwelling Units within the same
building separated by zero lot line construction where ownership of the individual dwelling units
is independent of each other including specified ground around the individual dwelling units and
no common ownership in the building or grounds exist.
Town House Unit: A Single-Family Dwelling Unit contained in a Town House Dwelling.
Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian): For the purpose of this Code, the following definitions shall be
included in the definitions referring to trails:
(A) Bike Lanes: A portion of a roadway designated by striping, signing and pavement
markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Bike lanes are striped lanes
on existing roadways running parallel, and adjacent, to the outside motor lane. A bike
lane is for the exclusive use of bicyclists and allows for one-way travel in the same
direction as the motor vehicle with one lane on each side of the road.
(B) Bikeway: A generic term for any road, street, path or way which, in some manner, is
specifically designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are
designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation
modes.
(C) Multi-Use Path/Trail: Paths entirely separated from the roadway, generally by a space
of at least five (5) feet, except at infrequent intersections. Bicyclists, pedestrians and
various other non-motorized users can use multi-use paths/trails.
(D) Shared Use Path/Trail: A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic
by an open space or barrier and either within the street right-of-way or within and
independent of right-of-way. Shared use may also be used by pedestrians, skaters,
wheelchair users, joggers and other non-motorized users.
(E) Signed Shared Roadway (Signed Bike Route): A shared roadway designated by
signing as a preferred route for bicycle use. When signs are used, it indicates to
bicyclists that particular advantages exist to using the route compared to alternates and
the responsible agency has taken action to ensure the roadway is suitable and
maintained.
Trailer Court: See manufactured home court.
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Trailer House: See mobile home.
Transportation Facility: A facility that provides boarding for transportation services or
commercial trucking use, such as, but not limited to: bus depots, heliport, passenger railroad
stations, or truck stops with layover facilities.
Travel Trailer Park/Court: See RV Park
Trailer Space: See RV Space.
Travel Trailer: The term "travel trailer" shall mean and include all living accommodation units
which are capable of unrestricted highway use and not placed upon any foundation. The term
shall include, but not be limited to, travel trailers, motor home units, fifth wheels, and campers
mounted on automotive vehicles.
Vacant – Although this category is primarily intended to specify those lands which have no
particular use designation, this category is also used to specify lands which have been annexed
but have not been issued a building permit or have been designated as transportation rights-of-
way, major utility easements and waterways. The category could include both platted and
unplatted lands.
Vacation Rental: See Short-Term Rental.
Variance: A waiver of specific regulations of this ordinance granted by the City in accordance with the
provisions set forth in this ordinance for the purpose of assuring that no property, because of special
circumstances applicable to it, shall be deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in
the same zone. Those requirements can be found in Chapter 9 section (10-9-8-B).
Vertical Project: A vertical project/building can be any project or building containing two or more levels
above grade.
Wholesale: Sale of goods for resale as distinguished from sale of good to consumers. These include
wholesale, resale and distribution centers with warehouses
Yard: An open space on a lot with a building, which space is unoccupied or unobstructed from
the ground upward, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance.
Yard (Front): The minimum horizontal distance measured from the building foundation or any
projection thereof, excluding steps, that is closest to the street, to the property line adjacent to
the street or if not facing a street, the minimum distance from the foundation to the required
setback of the next adjacent building.
Yard (Required): The open space around buildings which is required by the terms of this
ordinance.
Yard (Rear): An open, unoccupied space on the same lot as a building, measured from the
building foundation closest to the rear lot line of the building (exclusive of steps) and the rear
property line, and extending for the entire width of the lot.
Yard (Side): A yard between the building and the side property line of the lot and extending
from the street line to the rear of the lot, measured from the building foundation nearest to the
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side property line.
Zero Lot Line: A property line which meets either of the following two conditions:
1. A property line runs through a solid, unbroken, not hollow wall running from the bottom
of the basement or crawl space to the top of the ceiling of a building. Each property to
either side of this dividing wall may install any needing support beams and an inner wall
against the dividing wall. Utility lines (electric, telephone, cable, etc.) and pipes (water,
sewer, natural gas, etc.) may be placed behind the inner wall, but in no case may any
line, pipe or any other opening pierce the dividing wall.
2. A property line which runs between two buildings whose solid, unbroken outer walls,
running from the bottom of each building’s basement or crawl space to the top of each
building’s attic, touch each other. No utility line or pipe may cross the two touching
walls, nor may any other opening in one touching wall align with any opening in the wall
it touches.
Zoning Ordinance: Zoning ordinance is the local law adopted by the governing body to assure orderly
development according to specific standards established for the general public welfare and govern the
types of permitted land uses, the maximum density or minimum lot size, building heights, setbacks and
so on. Zoning ordinances consist of text and a zoning district map. The map divides the jurisdiction into
districts (zones) for different types of development, while the text specifies what regulations apply to each
district, including general provisions and administration.
Zoo (Petting): Temporary or permanent events, open farms or premises where contact is permitted
between approved animals and members of the public, whether a fee is charged or not.
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CHAPTER 29
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
SECTION:
10-29-1: Definition
10-29-2: Plat Required
10-29-3: Approval of Subdivision Plat
10-29-4: Application and Fees Required
10-29-5: Permits
10-29-6: General Requirements
10-29-7: Preapplication Review
10-29-8: Preliminary Plat Requirements
10-29-9: Requirements of the Final Plat
10-29-10: Combining Preliminary and Final Plats
10-29-11: Public Improvements Required; Fees and Inspections
10-29-12: Dedications
10-29-13: Amended Plats
10-29-14: Exceptions May be Made to Avoid Hardship
10-29-15: Site Plan Review
10-29-16: Split Zoned Lots
10-29-17: Guarantee of Completion
10-29-18: Judicial Orders
10-29-19: Fees for Review
10-29-20: Penalty
10-29-1: DEFINITION: The word "subdivision," as used in this chapter, is hereby defined as
the division of a developed or undeveloped tract or parcel of land into three (3) or more parts for
the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development; provided, that if any
one (1) person within one (1) calendar year divided any tract into three (3) or more parts, such
land shall be deemed a subdivision within the meaning of this chapter; provided, however, that
this definition of a subdivision shall not include a bona fide division or partition of agricultural land
in parcels of more than five (5) acres for agricultural purposes, nor shall it include the division of
property which is within a duly-zone commercial or industrial district for commercial or industrial
development where no new streets are required or are to be dedicated for public use; nor shall it
include or apply to the allocation of land in the settlement of an estate, or a court decree for the
distribution of property; nor shall it apply to the sale or conveyance of any parcel of land which
may be shown as one (1) of the lots of a subdivision of which a plat heretofore has been recorded
in the land records of Bonneville County, Idaho.
10-29-2: PLAT REQUIRED: No person shall subdivide any tract of land which is located
wholly or in part in the City, unless he shall first have or cause to have made a plat thereof as
required by Title 50, Chapter 25 of the Idaho Code and as set forth within this chapter.
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10-29-3: APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLAT: No plat shall be recorded or offered for
record until the plat has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City
Council and shall bear thereon the approval, by endorsement, of the Mayor, City Engineer and
City Clerk.
10-29-4: APPLICATION AND FEES REQUIRED: Applications shall be submitted to the
City for any regulations administered by this chapter. Application fees shall be adopted by the
Mayor and City Council by resolution.
10-29-5: PERMITS: No permits shall be issued by an administrative officer for the
construction of any building or other improvement requiring a permit upon any land for which a
plat is required by this chapter unless and until the requirements of this chapter have been
complied with.
10-29-6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Street Requirements.
(A) All through streets in the subdivision must conform to the major street plan of the City.
1. The alignment and width of previously platted streets, when extended shall be
preserved unless topographical conditions make a modification advisable.
2. Exception to this would be in the case where the existing street will no longer meet
the required street width as determined by the current ordinance.
3. Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial street, there
shall be a reverse frontage with screening and an additional fifteen (15) foot rear
or side yard setback requirement. Access from a reverse frontage lot to an
adjacent arterial roadway is prohibited.
4. Street Right of Way (ROW) width is to be measured from property line to property
line. The minimum width of streets so measured shall be:
For local or minor streets -- sixty (60) feet
For arterials or major streets -- conform to major street plan, in accordance with
the BMPO Access Management Plan, July 2012
Minimum width of roadway (face to face of curb) shall be, unless otherwise
approved under the direction of the City Engineer:
For local or minor streets – forty-eight (48) feet
For arterials or major streets -- conform to major street plan, in accordance with
the BMPO Access Management Plan, July 2012
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5. Dead-end streets, designed to be so permanently, shall not be longer than four
hundred (400) feet and shall be provided at the closed end with a turn-around
with a pavement edge diameter and right-of-way diameter as follows:
A. If the turn-around is constructed with curb and gutter, the right-of-way shall
be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet in diameter with a pavement edge
diameter of a minimum ninety-six (96) feet;
6. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles,
and no street shall intersect any other street at less than eighty (80) degrees.
7. Minor streets shall be so laid out that their use by through traffic will be
discouraged.
8. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make reasonable provisions
for the continuation of the principal existing streets in adjoining subdivisions, or
their proper projections when adjoining property is not subdivided. The street and
alley arrangements must also be such as to cause no hardship to owners of
adjoining property when they plat their land and seek to provide for convenient
access thereto. This arrangement must also provide for continuing a reasonable
number of through utility lines.
9. Minimum street grades of four-tenths percent (0.4%) will be required, with the
maximum grade being eight and three-tenths percent (8.3%) for arterials, major,
local, or minor streets. Where the observance of this standard is impossible, the
Engineer shall review the situation before an exception may be granted.
10. All streets and alleys shall be completed to the grades, which have been officially
approved or determined by the Engineer, as shown upon approved plans and
profiles.
11. Where street lines within a block deflect from each other at any one (1) point more
than ten degrees (10°), there shall be a connecting curve. The radius of the curve
for the inner street line shall not be less than seven hundred (700) feet for an
arterial or major street, and fifty (50) feet for local or minor streets.
12. Curbs at street intersections shall be rounded with curves having a minimum radius
of twenty-five (25) feet, for minor streets, but for arterials or major streets it shall
be a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet, or greater as required by the City Engineer.
13. Street name signs shall be erected by the subdivider in accordance with City
standard specifications.
14. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width and may be required to be
wider in areas near shopping centers, schools or where pedestrian traffic may
warrant a greater width.
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15. Under certain circumstances, residential areas may be allowed to be developed
without curb and gutter. When recommended by the City Engineer and the
Planning and Zoning Director, the City Council may allow development under
specific term and specifications. All exclusions to the requirement of curb and
gutter and the required specifications shall be set within a development agreement
for each subdivision or division thereof.
(B) Alleys and Easements.
1. The minimum width of any dedicated alley shall be twenty (20) feet.
2. There shall be an easement of not less than fifteen (15) feet on all lot lines within
a plat that border a dedicated public right of way. Other easements may be
required as deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
3. Alley intersections and sharp changes in alignment shall be avoided; but, where
necessary, corners shall be cut off sufficiently, as determined and approved by
the City Engineer, to permit safe vehicular movement.
4. Dead-end alleys shall be prohibited.
(C) Blocks.
1. The length, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due regard to
adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use
contemplated; the zoning regulations, as to lot size and dimension; the need for
convenient access, circulation, control, and safety of street traffic; and the
limitations and opportunities of topography.
2. Block lengths shall not exceed thirteen hundred (1,300) feet and not less than four
hundred (400) feet.
(D) Lots.
1. All lots shown on the subdivision plat must conform to the minimum requirements
of the zoning regulations.
2. Side lines of lots shall be at right angles or radial to the street lines unless a
variation from the rule will give a better street and lot plan. All corner lots shall
have a minimum radius of twenty (20) feet on the property lines.
3. Double frontage lots shall be prohibited, except where unusual topography makes
it impossible to meet this requirement. No access will be granted to arterials or
major streets, in accordance with the BMPO Access Management Plan, July 2012.
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4. All remnants of lots below minimum size left over after the subdividing of a larger
tract must be added to adjacent lots rather than allowed to remain as unusable
parcels.
(E) Each new subdivision plat shall provide for facilities for bicycles, pedestrians, and other
non-motorized modes of transportation. These facilities shall be provided as required by
a recommendation to the City Council by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Any
recommendation shall be made following the most current adopted version of the BMPO
Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.
1. Trails within a subdivision may with a recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission allow the system to be integrated as part of the required
sidewalk system. This allowance would require the widening of the required
sidewalks to accommodate bicycles and other non-motorized modes of
transportation.
2. As part of the review for trails, consideration shall be given to connection to
existing and/or future trails, to allow for connectors to schools, parks,
neighborhoods, transportation, and commercial areas, as shown in the most
current version of the BMPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.
3. To allow for connectivity between neighborhoods with back-to-back cul de sacs a
walking path to connect the neighborhoods will be required.
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 a digital copy of 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,
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
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(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 with the preliminary plat for the first division
of a subdivision.
10-29-8: PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUIREMENTS: In seeking to subdivide land into building
lots and to dedicate streets, alleys or other land for public use there shall be one scaled drawing
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Director a minimum of 24” X 36” in an electronic format
(pdf). The preliminary plat shall be submitted at least ten (10) days before a Planning Commission
meeting date. The Planning Commission shall review the application within ten (10) days from
the first meeting at which the plan was formally presented unless an extension of time is agreed
to by the subdivider. Prior to making a decision on the proposed preliminary plat the Planning
Commission shall determine if a public hearing should be required for the proposed preliminary
plat request. If the Planning Commission determines a hearing should be held, there shall be a
hearing scheduled for the next available hearing date before the Planning Commission. Final
approval of preliminary plats shall be by the City Council.
Any preliminary plat containing more than three (3) lots shall be submitted to the Planning
Director at least fifteen (15) days prior to the deadline for submission of such plat to the Planning
and Zoning Commission. The Planning Director shall submit the drawing for review by the City
Engineer, Fire Chief, Building Official and Planning Director. Said review shall provide the
developer with any issues needing to be addressed prior to a submission to the Planning
Commission. Changes required by the staff review shall be reflected on the submitted preliminary
plat.
The preliminary plat so prepared by the subdivider and formally filed with the Planning
Director shall contain the following information.
(A) The proposed name of the subdivision.
(B) The location of the subdivision as forming a part of some larger tract or parcel of land
referred to in the records of the County Recorder.
(C) A vicinity map showing a radius of one-half (1/2) mile around the proposed development
shall be provided. All existing roadways shall be shown, with names on the vicinity map.
(D) A contour map at appropriate contour intervals to show the general topography of the
tract.
(E) The boundary lines of the tract to be subdivided shall be accurate in scale and bearing.
These lines should be slightly heavier than street and lot lines.
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(F) The location, widths, names and other dimensions of all existing or platted streets shall
be shown on the preliminary plat. In addition, important features within one hundred
(100) feet and contiguous to the tract to be subdivided and recorded as a legal document
shall be shown on the preliminary plat. Examples of those features include but are not
limited to railroad lines, water courses, easements and exceptional topography.
(G) The approximate location of all existing or proposed utilities, including, but not limited to,
sanitary sewers, storm drains, water supply mains, fire hydrants, streetlights, bridges,
ditches and culverts within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto; and if applicable
the interconnection of such systems with the major street plan and City storm drainage
system.
(H) The location, names, widths, and other dimensions of proposed streets, alleys,
easements, parks, lots, and other open spaces.
(I) All parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use or reserved for the use of all
property owners with the purpose indicated.
(J) North point, scales, and dates.
(K) Zoning for the subdivision shall be indicated. If more than one zone exists within the
subdivision, individual lots should include the zone.
(L) The following items shall be printed on the preliminary plat:
1. Density of subdivision in living units
2. Number of lots within the division
3. Average size of lots within the division
4. Total size of plat (in acres)
5. A signature line showing approval date shall be provided for the Planning Director
and City Engineer.
(M) Mitigation of the impact of development on public facilities should be considered at this
stage. Recommendations from staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall
be directed to the City Council for consideration.
1. Written record of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommendations for mitigation shall be included in the staff presentation to the
City Council for each preliminary plat presentation.
2. Written record of the decision and motion of the City Council requirements for
mitigation shall be incorporated into an annexation or standard development
agreement prior to the final platting stage of said development.
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(N) Appropriate details for any special development areas in the proposed plat, including,
but not limited to, hillside and floodplain developments.
(O) All off-site improvements required to service the development.
(P) Prior to the signage of any preliminary plat a standard development agreement shall
be submitted and approved by the City Council. The standard development
agreement must be recorded within 30 days of its’ approval by the City Council. The
agreement shall benefit the interests of the city, the county, or the state of Idaho.
1. The standard development agreement shall contain language to include any
mitigation requirements as determined by the City Council at the Preliminary and
Final Plat stage.
2. The standard development agreement shall contain language to include any
mitigation requirements as determined by the City Council at the annexation
stage of development.
(Q) The following items shall accompany the preliminary plat application:
Prior to City Council Approval:
1. Copies and signatures showing the ability to provide sewer services by Eastern
Idaho Regional Sewer District (EIRSD) or Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD),
when required by the servicing agency.
2. Preliminary Plat and improvement drawings submitted in digital form.
(R) Inspection of Public Improvements Under Construction:
1. Before approval of a preliminary plat, and before construction plans, and
specifications for public improvements, an agreement shall be made in writing
between the developer and the City to provide for inspecting the construction and its
conformity to the submitted plans.
2. Prior to construction of public improvements, a pre-construction meeting shall be
held with the appropriate City of Ammon departments’ staff, the project engineer and
the contractor or the contractor’s designated representative.
The preliminary plat shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one (1) inch to one hundred (100)
feet. Such approval of the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of one (1) calendar year only.
10-29-9: REQUIREMENTS OF THE FINAL PLAT: The final plat must be submitted to the
Planning Commission for final review within one (1) year after the approval of the preliminary plat,
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and no plat shall be recorded or offered for record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for
sale with reference to such plat until said plat has been duly approved as indicated in Section 10-
29-3 of this chapter.
The final plat must be submitted to the Planning Commission for final review within (1) year after
the approval of the preliminary plat. Otherwise, such approval shall become null and void and no
plat shall be recorded or offered for record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for sale with
reference to such plat, unless the subdivider, ninety (90) days prior to said expiration date, applies
for an extension of time and such extension is granted by the City. A maximum twelve-month
extension may be granted by the City at its sole discretion.
(A) The application shall be filed with the city and shall include:
1. A viable and acceptable plan which demonstrates how recordation of the final plan
will occur within the year.
2. A schedule that depicts the anticipated progress for completion of the final plat
within the year.
3. An application fee will be charged based on the current Fee Resolution for the
review of the proposed subdivision.
The Planning Commission must review the final plat. The final plat shall be submitted at least ten
(10) days before a Planning Commission meeting date. The Planning Commission shall review
the application within ten (10) days from the first meeting at which the plan was formally presented
unless an extension of time is agreed to by the subdivider.
Final approval of the plat shall be secured from the City Council; otherwise, the subdivider will be
duly notified of its rejection by said body. The final plat must be recorded within six (6) months of
approval by the City Council, or it shall expire.
The plat sheet must be prepared in accordance with the Idaho Code.
After approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; two (2) mylar prints and
one (1) paper print, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for final City staff review and
approval. If approved, the prints shall have endorsed thereon the required approvals of all public
agencies and property owners. Upon final approval the City Clerk shall submit the drawings to
the County Recorder and return the prints for the City to the Planning Director and the County
Recorder shall have attested the content on the print for the City to be the same that has been
recorded with the County. Payment for all recordings shall be made to the City Clerk in care of
Bonneville County Recorder.
Plats must meet the requirements of Idaho Statute 50-1304.
The following information shall be contained upon the drawing to be filed with the City Engineer:
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(A) The name and general location of the subdivision in bold letters at the top of the sheet.
The name of the subdivision must not bear the name of any other town or addition in the
County.
(B) The north point and scale of the plat.
(C) The boundaries must be accurately drawn, showing the proper bearings and dimensions
of all boundary lines of the subdivision. These lines should be slightly heavier than street
and lot lines.
(D) The names, widths, lengths, bearings, and curve data on center lines of proposed streets,
alleys, and easements desired or necessary; also, the boundaries, bearings, and
dimensions of all portions within the subdivision as intended to be dedicated to the use of
the public. The sizes, lines, dimensions, bearings, and number of all lots, blocks, and/or
parts reserved for any reason within the subdivision.
(E) The widths and names of abutting streets and alleys, and the names and boundaries of
all subdivisions which have been previously recorded and adjacent thereto, must be
shown upon the plat offered for record. These adjacent subdivisions will be shown in
dotted lines to show their relationship to the plat offered for record. If adjoining land is
unplatted, it should be indicated as such.
(F) All linear dimensions shall be calculated to the nearest one-hundredth (.01) of a foot, and
all bearings shall be calculated to the nearest ten (10) seconds of arc, except on the
boundaries where the bearings may be shown to the nearest one (1) second. All curves
shall be defined by the radius, central angel, tangent, arc, and chord distances. The
description and location of all monuments shall be shown. Monuments of iron pipe, stone,
or concrete shall be set at tangent points or points of curves of street intersections on
property lines, at alley intersections and at such other points as may be necessary to make
the retracing of the lines as shown on the final plat reasonably convenient. No plat
showing a plus or minus distance will be accepted unless agreed to by the Engineer.
(G) A definite tie between not less than two (2) prominent points shall be shown between the
exterior boundary of the subdivision and the section corner and quarter corner system of
the County as established by the United States Government and supplemented by the
County, indicated either by bearing and distance or by rectangular coordinates. The said
tie may be made to a line of a county plat, or a plat of a neighboring subdivision, which
conforms to the above requirement.
(H) All lots shall be numbered by progressive numbers in each block separately; blocks shall
also be numbered.
(I) Upon the print must appear the following required signatures: Registered Professional
Engineer and/or Land Surveyor's "Certificate of Survey"; owner's dedication certificate
with notary public's acknowledgment; the approval of the Mayor attested by the Clerk; and
the City Engineer.
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(J) The following items shall be printed on the final plat:
1. Density of subdivision in living units
2. Number of lots within the division
3. Average size of lots within the division
4. Total size of plat (in acres)
5. Zoning for the subdivision shall be indicated. If more than one zone exists within
the subdivision, individual lots should include the zone.
6. A vicinity map showing a radius of one-half (1/2) mile around the proposed
development. All existing roadways shall be shown with names on the vicinity map.
(K) Appropriate details for any special development areas, including, but not limited to,
hillside and floodplain developments.
(L) A Water Right Disclosure shall be provided on a plat for the Subdivision of a property
using pressurized irrigation and pulling water from canal within a canal company’s
jurisdiction.
(M) The following items shall accompany the final plat application:
Prior to City Council Approval:
1. Copies of any private restrictions proposed to be recorded for the purpose of
providing regulations governing the use, building lines, open spaces, or other
aspects of development and use.
All dimensions, both linear and angular are to be staked in the field by an accurate control survey
which must balance and close within a limit of one (1) in ten thousand (10,000).
The final print of the final plat shall be signed separately by all parties duly authorized and required
to sign.
(N) 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:
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(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: 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.
Some street improvements may be required to be paid in lieu of construction, at two hundred
(200%) percent of cost, as determined by the City Engineer. Developers’ funds remaining above
the proportionate shared cost after completion of the project will be refunded to the Developer.
A review fee will be charged based on the current Fee Resolution for the review of improvement
drawings and inspections, as determined by the City Engineer and the City Council.
10-29-12: DEDICATIONS: All streets, alleys, and easements, within the subdivision must be
dedicated for public use.
Dedication of all other public open space within the subdivision will be required in accordance
with annexation and/or related standard development agreement. Where this plan calls for a
larger amount of public space than the subdivider can be reasonably expected to dedicate, the
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land needed beyond the subdivider's fair contribution is to be reserved for acquisition by the City,
provided such acquisition is made within five (5) years from the date of approval.
The action of the Mayor and Council in exercising this power to compel dedication of public open
space shall take place only after a public hearing has been held on the matter. Anyone aggrieved
by the decision of the Council may have the decision reviewed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
10-29-13: AMENDED PLATS:
(A) If amendments are made to the plat following city approval, but prior to recording, a copy
of the revised plat shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to recording.
Building permits will not be issued on a development whose plat was modified following
approval by the city.
(B) Amended plats must be filed as per original. In the event a plat of a subdivision has been
recorded and major changes have been made which change the subdivision materially,
the subdivision upon which these changes have been made must be vacated and an
amended plat filed in accordance with the regulations set up in this chapter.
(C) Any change in the location of a street or area reserved for public use or in alleys and
easements shall require the filing of amended plat.
(D) Any change, which affects lot lines, lot sizes or units for additional building which may be
under separate ownership shall be submitted and reviewed by the City Engineer and
Planning Director. If it is the determination of the City Engineer and Planning Director
that an amended plat is required to maintain the integrity of a subdivision, an amended
plat or condominium plat shall be filed. Decisions of the City Engineer and Planning
Director may be appealed to the City Council for a ruling. In cases where it is
determined an amended plat is not required the following items shall be submitted to the
Planning Director for processing:
1. A full-size copy of the existing plat showing the requested lot line
changes. These changes should be detailed in color to easily show the
changes requested.
2. A drawing showing in detail the changes and existing lots line drawn to a
scale of not less than 1:40 shall be submitted to the Planning Director.
This drawing shall include the new legal description of the properties
being changed.
3. A new legal description of the properties affected by the request
submitted in a “word” electronic file.
4. Documentation from Bonneville County showing the current ownership of
the property that changes are being requested on.
5. A letter from the current property owner requesting the changes shown in
the above-mentioned detail.
6. Once all information has been submitted and final approval has been
received, the Planning Director will prepare and record the necessary
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documentation for each affected lot. NO future building permit shall be
issued on the subject property until all documentation has been received
and recorded.
(E) Any change, which divides an existing building which may produce separate ownership of
portions of said building shall require the filing of an amended plat or condominium plat
(F) Any request to amend a plat must be accompanied by a copy of the original plat.
10-29-14: EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE TO AVOID HARDSHIP: Whenever the tract to be
subdivided is, in the opinion of the Council, of such unusual shape or size or is surrounded by
such development or unusual conditions that the strict application of the requirements contained
herein would result in real difficulties and substantial hardships or injustices, the Council may vary
or modify such requirements so that the subdivider is allowed to develop his property in a
reasonable manner, but so, at the same time, the public welfare and interests of the City and
surrounding area are protected and the general intent and spirit of this chapter are preserved.
10-29-15: SITE PLAN REVIEW: A final site plan review must be approved prior to the
issuance of a building permit in all zones.
(A) A preliminary site plan must be submitted to the Planning Director to be presented to
applicable City Departments for review and recommendations under the following
conditions:
1. Multi-family dwellings consisting of four (4) or more attached dwelling units.
2. Dwelling groups consisting of two (2) or more dwelling units inside or outside a
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
3. Other residential developments as deemed necessary by the City Council, the
Planning Director or as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. All developments outside residential zones.
5. All lots being redeveloped through a planned transition zone.
(B) A site plan must be submitted to the Planning Director for approval in all low-density
residential zones, before the issuance of a building permit, indicating the following
requirements:
1. All property lines
2. Names of adjacent streets
3. Setbacks on all four (4) sides of the structure to the property lines
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4. Lot dimensions according to the recorded plat
5. Building dimensions
6. Access location and width of driveway
a. Each property is allowed only one (1) access with a thirty (30) foot maximum
width at the street, in accordance with the BMPO Access Management Plan,
July 2012 and City Policy #50-001.
7. Site address including City of Ammon and Bonneville County, Idaho
8. Subdivision, Division, Lot, and Block
9. Zone
10. North arrow
11. Contractor’s name
12. Location of utilities, including Fiber if applicable
13. Existing structures, if applicable
14. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
(C) Staff shall review all site plans for compliance to the requirements of the site plan
submission standards. All requirements will be forwarded to the developer for compliance.
(D) Staff review of site plans shall be completed prior to final approval of any site plan. Only
after signatures from all departments of the City relating to site plan approval shall the site
plan become considered a “final site plan”.
(E) All final site plan drawings shall comply with the Site Plan Requirement sheet available
from the City Planning and Zoning Department. Additional documentation may be
required as necessary for complete review of any site plan.
(F) Upon request for a certificate of occupancy each applicable department shall review the
site for compliance with the approved final site plan. The Building Official shall not approve
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy until the site has been found to be in compliance
with the approved final site plan, unless it is determined by each reviewing Department
Head that a temporary certificate of occupancy is appropriate for non-safety issues. Prior
to the expiration of a temporary certificate of occupancy all non-compliance issues shall
be brought into compliance.
(G) Approval of a site plan shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
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10-29-16: Split Zoned Lots: The following shall address split zoned lots within the City of
Ammon.
(A) Split zoned lots are prohibited in the City of Ammon.
(B) Upon submission of a request for final plat approval a separate document shall be
submitted for staff review showing the zoning of each lot within the requested final plat.
10-29-17: GUARANTEE OF COMPLETION: The developer of a subdivision within the City
shall be required to construct and install all Public improvements as required by the approved
improvement drawings for each subdivision or division thereof prior to the signage of any final
plat for said subdivision or produce a guarantee of completion. This guarantee of completion
shall be provided in lieu of completing all infrastructure improvements prior to issuance of
building permits within a subdivision as required in the City of Ammon annexation and
development agreements or any other agreements approved by the City of Ammon.
(A) Financial Guarantee Arrangements: Prior to commencing construction on or approving
financial guarantees for any public improvements, the Preliminary Plat and Standard
Development Agreement shall be approved and the standard development agreement
shall be recorded. The City shall require the developer to provide a financial guarantee
of performance in one or a combination of the following arrangements which said
requirements shall be in addition to the requirements of any other agency responsible for
the administration, operation and maintenance of the applicable public improvement.
Public improvements shall include but not be limited to: roads, phone, electric, fiber
optics, public water, natural gas, public sewer, fire protection, cable, lighting and
required landscaping, curb, gutter, sidewalks and drainage systems.
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 10-29-17-(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 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.
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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 10-29-17-(A)-2-d below, for
completing construction of the specific public improvement, as
recommended and approved by the City Engineer.
c. Escrow Time: The bond shall be in force and held by the City 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.
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
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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.
1. In subdivisions where a cash deposit, certified check, or negotiable bond
for guarantee of sidewalk installation only has been presented; and after
completion of a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required infrastructure
improvements within the subdivision, the Developer may request up to
fifty (50) percent of the deposit to be refunded. Any deposit refund
request must be made in writing to the City Engineer who shall than
inspect the subdivision for completion of sidewalks and notify the
Developer in writing of the results of the inspection. If the City Engineer
determines a refund may be processed, he/she shall then issue a request
to the City Treasurer that all or a portion of the funds being held in escrow
be released to the Developer dependent on the percent of
completion. Calculations for refund shall be done on a lot-by-lot basis in
the same method as the deposit amount was calculated.
2. The City Engineer shall be authorized to release portions of any financial
guarantees and waive remaining warranty periods after finding that public
infrastructure is completed, fully meets city standards, and that
withholding the financial guarantee associated with the public
infrastructure would provide no public benefit.
(E) Phasing Allowed: Any existing plat which was approved and recorded on or before
December 31, 2011, shall be allowed to phase development under the following
conditions:
1. Any proposed phase shall be approved by the City Engineer and Planning
Director.
2. No phase shall be allowed on any recorded plat with less than twenty (20)
buildable lots.
3. No phase shall be allowed with less than ten (10) adjacent lots.
4. The developer shall be responsible for providing a final phased development plan
showing each phase of the plat.
5. All other requirements of this section shall be met within each phased portion of a
recorded plat.
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10-29-18: Judicial Orders: The following shall address judicial orders in regards to lots and
buildings affected by judicial order:
(A) Any non-complying lot created within the City by a judicial order shall be considered a
non-buildable lot until such time the lot is brought into conforming status.
(B) Any non-complying lot created within the City by a judicial order containing an existing
building that is made non-conforming by said judicial order shall be considered a non-
conforming building until such time as the building is brought into conforming status.
10-29-19: Fees for Review: Reasonable fees sufficient to recover incurred costs may be
charged. The City Council may, by resolution, adopt fees for services associated with review,
processing and inspection of subdivisions. Such fees shall be reasonably related to the costs of
services provided by the City with respect to the subdivision of land.
10-29-20: Penalty: Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee
or otherwise who fails to comply with the conditions and or requirements of 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.
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CHAPTER 35
MULTI-USE ZONE
10-35-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS: The purpose of the
Multi-Use zone is to provide for a variety and mixture of uses, such as professional offices,
small scale retail, restaurants, recreational, personal services including public facilities, and
residential both single family and multi-family. Large scale commercial development may be
allowed pursuant to the master plan allowances and, in most cases, should be allowed only
along arterial roadways or on major collector streets. This zone is intended to ensure
compatibility of new development with existing and future development. It is also intended to
ensure development of properties into a plan with coordinated and harmonious development.
The zone is intended to integrate both existing and new land uses within close proximity to one
another, providing for the daily shopping needs and often the recreational needs of the
residents. Connection within the development to the different uses should be of prime
consideration as well as connections to pedestrian friendly sidewalks and/or trails from outside
of the development. The general area of service for easy travel and access would generally be
within a one to two (1-2) mile traveling distance from any residential property.
10-35-2: ALLOWED USES: Pursuant to 10-35-6 only the uses designated as
permitted uses or those shown as permitted with master plan approval in 10-37-1 (A) on
the zoning use table located below shall be allowed within the Multi-Use zone. Uses over
5,000 square feet are subject to approval of the Master Plan. Residential dwelling units up to
eight (8) units are permitted. Residential dwelling units of nine (9) or more attached units are
permitted with Master Plan approval. No industrial and manufacturing uses are allowed. Those
uses shown as allowed by Master Plan approval are not an assumed right within the Multi-Use
zone and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and allowed in the sole discretion of the
City Council with a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
USE
Adult Business - (Sexually oriented businesses) NA
Amateur Radio Operator Antennas (70' or under in height) A
Amateur radio towers and antennas that do not meet all the requirements
(such as maximum height) of City code 10‑32 Communications Towers and
Antennas
M
Ambulance services M
Amusement enterprises, such as merry-go-rounds, penny arcades, etc (by
conditional use permit). (Indoor only)
A
Amusement enterprises, such as penny arcades, carousels, swimming pools
and dance halls (Outdoor)
M
Amusement Park, such as water parks, merry-go-rounds, etc. (Outdoor) M
Animal shows - Inside, Small Animal (By event permit) A
Arts and crafts shows (By event permit) A
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, indoors (maximum of 5000 square
feet)
A
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, indoors (over 5000 square feet) M
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, outdoor stage or music venue M
Athletic Clubs (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Athletic Clubs (over 5000 square feet) M
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Automotive - Fuel/Charging (service) stations (excluding super service
stations) (maximum of 5000 square feet)
A
USE
Automotive - Service stations-Super M
Automotive body shop NA
Automotive gas station/service and/or repair shop NA
Automotive repair NA
Automotive storage NA
Automotive washing facility (Car/Pickup and Commercial Trucks) M
Automotive washing facility (Car/Pickup only) M
Automotive, mobile home, travel trailer, and/or farm implement sales NA
Bakeries (commercial) NA
Bakery plant (wholesale) NA
Banks/financial institutions (with or without drive-up service) (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Beauty/barber shop (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Beauty/barber shop (over 5000 square feet) M
Bed and breakfast facility M
Billboards (by conditional use permit) (refer to Chapter 34 for regulations) NA
Boarding or lodging house or dormitory M
Boat sales and repair (By Conditional Use Permit) NA
Building material, garden equipment and supplies NA
Building materials including storage yards NA
Building supply stores, except material sales yards and accessory storage
buildings
NA
Buildings accessory to and incidental to uses permitted in the zone NA
Bus Depots NA
Businesses and establishments with vehicular drive-in and drive-through
pickup facilities
A
Cabinet shop NA
Canvas products sales and fabrication (on site, retail only) NA
Car lots-New NA
Car lots-Used NA
Catering service A
Cellular and wireless phone dealerships (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Cellular and wireless phone dealerships (over 5000 square feet) M
Cement, lime, gypsum, rock wool or plaster of paris manufacturing NA
Cemetery M
Childcare Center 13+ (within commercial area) A
Childcare Family 1-5 A
Childcare Group 6-12 A
Christmas tree sales (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Church M
Circuses and carnivals (By event permit) A
Civic, social or fraternal organizations M
Clinic (Medical) (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Clinic (Medical) (over 5000 square feet) M
Coffee roasting facility (maximum of 5000 sq ft) M
Coffee roasting facility (over 5000 sq ft) NA
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Commercial Condominium Projects pursuant to Idaho State Code Title 55,
Chapter 15
A
USE
Commercial garages, but not including the storage of wrecked or dismantled
automobiles
NA
Commercial HVAC service establishments NA
Community Garden M
Computer sales, service, and maintenance (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Computer sales, service, and maintenance (over 5000 square feet) M
Construction sand and gravel mining NA
Contractor's yard and/or shop NA
Convenience Store with no fuel/charging service (service station) (maximum of
5000 square feet)
A
Convenience Stores (excluding super service stations) (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Convenience Stores (including super service stations) (Over 5000 square feet) M
Copy/Print/Blueprint retail centers (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Copy/Print/Blueprint retail centers (over 5000 square feet) M
Craft Shops - no commercial sanding or cutting allowed (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Dairy farm NA
Dancing and Music Schools/Studios (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Day/Massage spa (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Day/Massage spa (over 5000 square feet) M
Delicatessens (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Delicatessens (over 5000 square feet) M
Distillation of bones and organic fertilizer manufacturing NA
Drive-in theater NA
Drugstore and Pharmacies (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Drugstore and Pharmacies (over 5000 square feet) M
Dry Cleaner & Laundry Plants A
Dry Cleaners & Laundry w/Pick up service (maximum of 5000 square feet) M
Emergency healthcare (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Emergency healthcare (over 5000 square feet) M
Emergency services - Private for profit M
Engraving, print shops (excluding those print presses that are half size or
larger)
NA
Equipment rental and sales yard NA
Explosive manufacture and storage NA
Farm NA
Farmers' markets (outdoor) (By event permit) A
Fat rendering NA
Feedlot and stockyard NA
Flex space (Indoor open space for lease - Weddings, Conventions, etc.)
(maximum of 5000 square feet
A
Flex space (Indoor open space for lease - Weddings, Conventions, etc.) (over
5000 square feet)
M
Food preparation plants, the operation of which is not obnoxious by reason of
emission of odors, smoke, or noise
NA
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Furniture repair shops NA
Garages (commercial, but not including the storage of more than ten (10)
wrecked or dismantled automobiles)
NA
USE
Garbage dumps or dead animal reduction NA
Glass cutting and installation NA
Glue manufacturing NA
Golf course and related services M
Government building, offices A
Greenhouse(s) M
Health/Athletic clubs, spas, weight reduction salons (maximum of 5000 square
feet)
A
Health/Athletic clubs, spas, weight reduction salons (over 5000 square feet) M
Healthcare or social services (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Heliport and passenger railroad stations. (By Conditional Use Permit) NA
Heliports NA
Home occupation A
Horticulture (general) Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with
the art, science, technology, and business of vegetable garden plant growing
M
Hospital M
Hotel and motel M
Hotels and hospitals for human care NA
Industry Limited NA
Kennel (Commercial) M
Laboratories M
Laundries (commercial) NA
Laundromat (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Laundromat (over 5000 square feet) M
Library M
Livestock auctions and activities related to the handling, transporting and
selling of livestock
NA
Machinery sales establishments NA
Manufacturing, processing and fabricating establishments except those in
which explosives or other dangerous materials are used
NA
Microbrewery M
Milk distribution stations, creameries, bottling works and similar businesses NA
Milling or smelting of ores NA
Mobile office M
Mortuaries and funeral parlors M
Museum M
Music studios and other music related businesses M
Night Clubs NA
Non-flashing signs advertising the services performed within the structure as
permitted by Title 10, Chapter 34
A
Nonprofit Rehabilitation center NA
Nursery, plant materials M
Nursing or residential care facility M
Offices; Business, professional and medical (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Offices; Business, professional and medical offices (Over 5000 square feet) M
Parking lots and public garages for pay M
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Parking lots and structures NA
Parking lots Off-street in conjunction with permitted uses A
Parks, public and private A
USES
Pawn shops NA
Petroleum refining and refining of crank case oil NA
Petting Zoo Area - (pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 3) M
Plumbing and carpenter shops and similar NA
Portable classroom M
Private EV Charging Station A
Public EV Charging Station A
Public garages and public parking lots for pay NA
Public or quasi-public use facilities A
Public service facilities A
Public, infrastructure A
Radio and TV broadcast studios, but excluding antenna towers greater than
thirty (30) feet in height above the average terrain
NA
Radio and TV studios, with antenna towers greater than thirty (30) feet in
height above the average terrain permitted
NA
Research and development M
Research laboratories, excluding activities hazardous to explosion or fire NA
Residential - Dwelling, Accessory Unit A
Residential - Dwelling, multi-family, two-family duplex A
Residential - Dwelling, single-family attached (up to 8 units) A
Residential - Dwelling, single-family detached A
Residential - Manufactured home park M
Residential - Mobile home (single unit) (temporary living quarters) M
Residential - Multi-family dwelling (up to 8 attached) M
Residential - Multi-family dwelling (9 or more attached) M
Residential Condominium Projects pursuant to Idaho State Code Title 55,
Chapter 15
A
Restaurant (maximum of 5000 square feet) Beer/Wine allowed by use-Liquor
allowed pursuant to HC-1 Requirements
A
Restaurant (including those with a drive-through) (Over 5000 square feet) M
Restaurants (over 5000 square feet) (alcohol allowed pursuant to HC-1
Requirements when approved on the master plan)
M
Retail sales - (over 5000 square feet) M
Retail store - Small scale (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Retail Wine/Beer Shop - Products available for both on and off premise
consumption (maximum of 5000 square feet)
A
Riding academies/stables NA
Roadside stand (temporary structure) A
Rubber manufacture NA
School, public or private M
Semi-public swimming pools, including water parks M
Service establishments, such as dyeing, cleaning or laundry plants, printing
plants, machine shops, blacksmith shops
NA
Shooting range-Indoor (with conditional use permit approval) NA
Shooting ranges - CUP - That outdoor shooting ranges shall be first approved
as a conditional use by the Board of Adjustment
NA
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Shopping center M
Shopping mall NA
Sidewalk Sales (within commercial area) A
USES
Sign shop, including painting NA
Small engine repair (mower, chain saws, etc.) M
Sporting goods stores (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Sporting goods stores (Over 5000 square feet) NA
Stock yards, feed yards or slaughter of animals NA
Storage (enclosed building) M
Storage (solid obscure fenced area) M
Storage Units NA
Street fair (Closures of Street by permit only) A
Subdivision sales office A
Taxi stands and Bus Stops A
Theater – Indoor M
Tire shop, including recapping NA
Trade fair (within Flex space) (Require Event Permit) A
Truck stop NA
Turf and/or tree farm NA
Upholstery shop M
Upholstery stores and repair shops NA
Vehicle repair, minor NA
Vertically integrated Commercial and/or Residential project (Including a
combination of commercial and residential)
M
Veterinary Hospitals - Large or small animal (Over 5000 square feet) NA
Veterinary Hospitals - Small animal (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Vineyard NA
Welding, tool shop NA
Wholesale distributing houses and warehouses NA
Wholesale establishments with stock on premises, but excluding
establishments, the principal activity of which is a storage warehouse
NA
Wireless/Communication facilities (enclosed building, tower height - 60' or less) A
Wireless/Communication facilities (enclosed building, tower height - over 60' M
Woodworking shop NA
KEY
ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED ZONE A
NOT ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED ZONE NA
ALLOWED WHEN APPROVED ON MASTER PLAN IN MULTI-USE ZONE
(ORIGINAL OR AMENDED)
M
10-35-3: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS: All properties used for
residential purposes within the zone shall require platting for each residential structure or
grouping of residential structures within the zone. Setbacks for all residential structures shall be
applied based on the size of the lot and the related residential zone within the City Code that
would allow the same size parcel and type of structure. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) will
only be permitted to be constructed with residential units as allowed by related residential
zones. For those residential structures that are platted and developed in a group setting where
the property and/or structure may not be fronting on a public street, the setback from the side of
the building containing the main doorway shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any
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adjacent property line and/or required setback of any adjacent building (A minimum of forty (40)
feet between facing residential structures shall be required). When the main entrance of one
building faces the side of another building the minimum distance shall be determined by using
the required setback for the front of one building and the required side yard requirement of the
second building(s). The resulting open space shall be landscaped as greenspace, necessary
sidewalks/trails shall be allowed within the greenspace area.
10-35-4: SHARED COMPONENT PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS: All development
activities within the zone are permitted only on platted lots. All adjoining lots used for
commercial and/or residential purposes that have shared access to a public street, and any
single lot containing more than one commercial entity and/or residence must comply as follows:
(A) All structures and grounds must
1. Be under a single ownership OR
2. Meet the requirements of a condominium property pursuant to Title 55,
Chapter 15, Idaho State Code, or
3. Have an agreement which shall be recorded at the time of plat recording for
maintenance and maintenance costs which specifies the responsible
party/parties for any and all costs not associated to a specific building lot or
unit in the development
(B) All properties sharing parking with adjacent commercial and/or residential
development shall provide a recorded cross access agreement for all parking
facilities within the shared parking area. Said agreement shall be recorded with
the final plat or if recorded prior to the final plat a copy shall be submitted with the
final plat request for recording.
(C) Landscaping and sprinkler systems shall be incorporated within individual
properties or shall comply with the ownership requirements as described within
this section or by any other ordinance within the City. All required landscaping
within an area designated for commercial and/or shared residential development
on an approved master plan shall be cohesive in nature and shall be uniform
throughout the areas within the master plan. All landscaping requirements shall
comply with all policies and codes as adopted by the City of Ammon
(D) Remodeled and converted structures and properties shall comply with all
requirements of this section.
10-35-5: STANDARD DEVELOPMENT OR ANNEXATION AGREEMENT REQUIRED:
(A) Multi-Use zoning that is approved based on a request for re-zone shall be subject to any
existing development agreement and any additional requirements that may be included
as a condition for approval of the rezone.
(B) Multi-Use zoning which is incorporated as part of an initial annexation and zoning shall
be subject to both an annexation agreement and future standard development
agreements as property is platted.
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10-35-6: MULTI-USE MASTER PLANS: A master plan incorporating the entirety of a
property in a Multi-Use zone, shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
recommendation and action of approval or denial by the City Council.
All master plans shall require a public hearing prior to approval. The master plan may be
submitted for approval as part of a public hearing for an annexation with the multi-use zone
requested as the designated zone, or for a re-zone request hearing. As part of a master plan
approval, those uses listed as allowed by master plan approval shall be included as part of the
master plan request documentation. The public hearing requirement for any master plan
approval shall meet the requirements of Idaho Code 67-6509 and any additional requirements
for hearings adopted by the City of Ammon. An application for a master plan shall be submitted
on the Plan Review Application form and shall include all documentation required on the
application form prior to assignment of a hearing date. Master plans are not required to show
the exact locations of commercial and residential areas, rather it will be required to provide
general locations of these areas within the master plan. It is the intent of the City to allow
flexibility for placement and boundaries between other uses within the property designated as
multi-use.
Amendments to a master plan shall be approved through the same requirements as an original
approval for said master plan. Any approval of an amended master plan may be subject to the
revision of the special conditions within an existing annexation/standard development
agreement.
10-35-7: QUALIFICATIONS RELATED TO USE OF THIS ZONE: The following shall be
guidelines for the approval of a property to be zoned multi-use:
(A) Prior to platting of property in a multi-use zone, a master plan approval showing the
general areas of the different types of uses within the zone shall be received by the
Planning and Zoning Commission with final approval of the City Council.
(B) If it is determined that the development will service an existing area or development
adjacent to the zone and meet the intent of the multi-use zone designation, use of
the multi-use zone may be allowed to be entirely one type of use designation
(commercial or residential). Access to adjacent zoning uses and development shall
be a consideration in granting this type of multi-use zoning request.
(C) If it is determined that the development will not service an existing area or
development adjacent to the zone, it shall be required that the development contain
a simple majority of commercial property based upon acreage Those areas that
include vertical integration of commercial and residential property will require a
simple majority of commercial area based on square footage.
10-35-8: USE OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PUD): In some
cases, the developer within the Multi-Use zone may wish to apply a PUD Overlay to a Multi-Use
zone. In those cases, the developer shall be required to follow and adhere to all requirements
of the PUD Overlay approval process as outlined within the City Code.
10-35-9: LIGHTING: Exterior lighting within the multi-use zone shall be required to meet
the following standards:
(A) Light overlap or trespass onto adjacent properties shall be taken into consideration
as part of the review of all master plans. While lighting is not required to be provided
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on a master plan both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City staff may
provide input in areas where such light overlap or trespass may be a concern.
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) Any lights used to illuminate a site shall be arranged to reflect light away from the
adjoining property.
(C) 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 will be encouraged to
limit the times of lighting within a development whenever practical.
5. Special attention shall be given by the developer regarding mixed use
buildings that may provide both commercial and residential uses within the
same building. At site plan review time, City Staff may make
recommendations to the developer regarding possible lighting conflicts
within the site plan. It shall be the developer’s responsibility to provide
accommodations when lighting may conflict between uses.
(D) The developer shall install streetlights at locations required by the City Engineer and
shall meet any standards or policies adopted by the City for street lighting. All street
lighting shall continue to follow the requirements set forth in this ordinance regarding
light overlap or trespass.
(E) All street and public open space lighting required as part of a multi-use development
shall be included into a lighting district prior to the final approval of any roadways or
acceptance of any park/streets within the development. Said lighting district shall
assess the cost of maintenance and power to all properties within the development
on an equal per lot basis, unless at the time of formation of a lighting district the
Board of Directors of the lighting district agrees and orders an assessment
considered to be more equitable to the property owners within said district.
10-35-10: SIGNAGE: Signage that is within a multi-use development should be a major
consideration of the Commission and the developer at the time of a master plan application.
The following items shall be considered for any signage other than the required streets and
traffic control signage which shall be as required by the City Engineer.
(A) Poles signs above twenty (20) feet in height from grade level shall be reviewed for
placement and encouraged to be within the development on the exterior boundaries
of the multi-use development or as approved on the master plan along arterial
roadways.
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(B) Poles signs within the interior of a multi-use development are discouraged and the
developer encouraged to plan for a standardized interior signage requirement.
(C) Consideration on interior signage should be given where commercial and residential
buildings are adjacent to or part of the same building.
(D) All signage is encouraged to be energy efficient.
(E) All signage lighting should be designed to keep lighting overlap into adjacent
properties at a minimum, especially residential use properties.
(F) All signage requested on buildings within the multi-use zone where both a
commercial and residential use is contained shall follow the dark sky principals and
should be designed to alleviate up lighting and lighting into residential portions of the
building. The developer shall be required to provide a lighting analysis showing the
dark sky principals have been followed in the design of any on-building signs used
for commercial business location or for building identification signage.
10-35-11: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
(A) No dust, odor, smoke, vibration or intermittent light, glare, or noise shall be emitted
which is discernible beyond the premises, except for normal residential activities and
movement of automobile traffic.
(B) Landscaping shall be as set forth in section 10-5-24.
(C) All merchandise, equipment, and other materials, except vehicles in running order and
seasonal merchandise such as nursery stock, fruits and vegetables within a
commercial area, within a commercial/residential area or any multi-use residential
area with more than four (4) attached living units, shall be stored within a fenced site
which shall be a sight obscuring enclosure constructed of block fencing or similar as
approved by the City Engineer.
(D) All commercial sanitation dumpsters shall be required to be stored within a fenced site
which shall be a sight obscuring enclosure constructed of block fencing or similar as
approved by the City Engineer.
(E) Off street parking shall be provided, as required in this ordinance, and shall be hard
surfaced.
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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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10-5-26 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USES
USE RE RP RP-A R-1 R-1A R-2 R-2A R-3 R-3A RMH PSC Multi Use LC/PB PB C-1 HC-1 CC-1 GC-1 M-1 I &M-1 I & M-2
Dwelling, Single Family P P P P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Multi Family P P P P M
Group Homes P P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility P P P P M
Short-term rentals P P P P P P P P P P P
Adult Business P P
Agriculture, Commercial P P P P P P P
Agriculture, Urban P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Assembly/Light Manufacturing Facility P P P P P P P
Car Wash M P P P P P P P
Childcare Facility P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P P P P P P P P P P
Communications Facility P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P P P P P P P P P P
Contractor Shop P P P P10 P10 P10 P10
Drive-through Facility P P P P P P P P P P
Equestrian Facility P P P P P P P
Financial Institutions P P P P P P P P P P
Food Service P P P P P P P P P P
Golf Course M P P P P P P P P
Health and Fitness Facility M P P P P6 P6 P6 P6 P6 P6
Home Occupation P P P P P P P P P P P
Hotel/Motel M P P P P P P P
Kennel, Commercial Boarding M C C C P P P P P P
Boarding/Lodging House M P P P P
Manufacturing P P P
Motor Vehicle Repair C P P9 P9 P9 P9
Motor Vehicle Sales P P P P P P
Motor Vehicle Service M C P P9 P9 P9 P9
Office, Business P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor Entertainment M P P P P P P P
Parking Facility, Off-Site M P P P P P P P P P
Professional Services M P P P P8 P8 P8 P8 P8 P8
Private EV Charging Station P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Public EV Charging Station P P P P P P P P P P P
Recreational Facility M P P P P P P
Repair Shops P P P10 P10 P10 P10
Restaurants less than 30 seats, no beer/wine/alcohol service permitted P P P P P P P P P
Restaurants - max of 5000 sq ft, Beer/Wine allowed by use, Liquor allowed
pursuant to HC-1 Requirements P P P P P P P
Restaurants - over 5000 sq ft, Beer/Wine/Alcohol allowed by use pursuant to HC-
1 Requirements M P P P P P P
Retail store - Small scale (max of 5000 sq feet) P P P P P P P P P
Retail store - Large scale (over 5000 sq feet)M P P P P P P P
Self-Service Storage Facility P P P
Service Industry P P P P P P P P P P
Sexually Oriented Business/Adult Business P P
Service Station P P4 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5
Studio Commercial P P P P P P P P P P
Transportation Facility M P P P P P P
Television and Radio Broadcasting Station M P P P P P P P
Wholesale P P P P
Assembly, Place of C C C C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P
Cemetery C C C C C C C C C C C M C P P P P P P P P
Cultural Facility M P P P P P P P P P
Government P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Hospital C C C C C C C C C C M C C P P P P P P P
Medical Care Facility P P P P P7 P7 P7 P7 P7 P7
Parking Facility, Off-Site M P P P P P
Performing Arts Production M P P P P P P P
Public Use C C C C C C C C C C C M C P P P P P P P
Semi-Public Use C P P P P P P P
PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED ZONE P
NOT PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED ZONE
PERMITTED WHEN APPROVED ON MASTER PLAN IN MIXED USE ZONE
(ORIGINAL OR AMENDED)M
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C
Notes to Commercial and Residential Chart
P1 Family Child Care Facility (5 or fewer children)
P2 Group Child Care Facility (6 to 12 children)
P3 Allowed for Amateur Radio Operators
P4 Service Station - no more than twelve (12) vehicles simultaneously
P5 Super Service Station - thirteen (13) or more vehicles simultaneously
P6 Health & Fitness Facility over 5,000 square feet
P7 Medical Care Facility over 5,000 square feet
P8 Professional Services over 5,000 square feet
P9 Major Motor Vehicle Repairs - emit odors, noise
P10 Major Repair Shops - emit odors, noise 4/17/2025
10-37-1 (A) PERMITTED USES BY ZONE
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10-37-2: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS BY ZONE:
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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 15,000 100'70%30'10'25'1,400 2,400 35'30'P P 1.00 P
RP-A 2.50 13,000 90'70%30'10'25'1,200 2,000 35'30'P P 1.00
R-1 4.00 8,000 75'70%30'8'25'1,000 1,500 35'30'P P 1.00 P
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 P
R1-A 4.00 6,000 sq ft/unit 52'/unit 70%30'P1, 8'25'1,000 1,500 35'30'P 2.00 P
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'
R2-A 12.00 P3 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'1,100 40'30'P up to 8.00 10'Fence P
R-3 16.00 P4 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'40'30'P up to 16.00 10'Fence P
R3-A 20.00 P5 100'65%30'P1, 8'25'40'30'P up to 20.00 10'Fence 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 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) DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS BY ZONE
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.
6/5/2025
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(B) Side Setback Minimum. Subject to §10-37-2(A), for all buildings the distance from the
point of the building’s foundation closest to 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. 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-lot line, 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 sidewalk all
plantings should be able to withstand plowed snow and be in compliance with preferred
trees within the City. Any species from the Salix genus and the Populus genus are
prohibited from the public right-of-way and may be removed by the City of Ammon
without notice. 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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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) Permitted Use by Zone 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. If a new school project shares a property line with an existing 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 of the closest exterior wall to the property line against the low-density
residential property. Elementary schools shall be only one (1) story in height. 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.
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(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
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 lot size
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.
a. The smallest lot size allowed for a school is three (3.0) acres. School sites that
are less than six (6.0) acres shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of usable
site area per thirty-five (35) students at maximum capacity.
b. School sites that are six (6.0) acres and larger shall provide a minimum of one
(1) acre of usable site area per sixty-five (65) students at maximum capacity.
(H) Arterial or Collector Street Location. Schools shall have direct primary access to an
arterial or collector street, as defined by the currently adopted definitions of the
Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO).
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
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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
(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.
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Ordinance #741 TITLE 10 AMENDMENTS – Page 1
CITY OF AMMON
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO: 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO,
AMENDING AND ADOPTING TITLE 10, PLANNING AND ZONING; CHAPTER 2,
DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 29, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 35 MULTI-
USE ZONE; CHAPTER 37, DISTRICT USE MATRIX; CHAPTER 41, PSC PARKS,
SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 1 allows for the zoning ordinance, including the map, to be
amended, supplemented, changed or modified from time to time, consistent with Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Ammon has previously adopted definitions and regulations for a variety of land
use classifications, codified in Title 10, Chapters 2, 29, 35, 37, and 41 of the Ammon City Code to promote orderly
growth and development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that the existing ordinance requires refining of
definitions, clarification of allowed uses or requirements within the Subdivisions section, Multi-Use zone (MU) and
the Parks, Schools, and Churches zone (PSC), to allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the land use
classifications; and now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMMON,
IDAHO THAT:
Section 1. Chapter 2, Definitions
Title 10 Chapter 2, Section 1 of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
10-2-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words and terms are defined as follows: words in
the present tense include the future and the future includes the present; the singular number includes the plural and
the plural the singular; the word lot includes the word plot, tract, or parcel of land as the sense may require it; the
term erected means constructed, altered, moved, or repaired; words shall and must are always mandatory.
For the purpose of this plan, the following definitions will be used:
Accessory building: A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building.
Accessory use: An activity or structure that is incidental or secondary to the principal use on the same lot.
Acre: 43,560 square feet.
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Administrative Record: The record of whatever is formally presented to an appellate body; this material can be
used as the case moves up through the system. For example, in a zoning case, the things said and exhibits presented
at the zoning hearing become the administrative record and may be used if the case goes on to a city council or
court.
Aesthetic Zoning: Aesthetic zoning is designed to create, preserve and promote beauty or a particular architectural
theme. Like all zoning, whether aesthetic or otherwise, it promotes community interest and is based on the principle
that the public welfare outweighs the interests of the individual property owner. Justification for aesthetic zoning is
to be found within the broad confines of general welfare. In the past, the courts were reluctant to recognize
aesthetics as a main reason without joining it with other reasons such as property values.
Agriculture: Agriculture shall mean the growing of soil crops in the customary manner in the open. It shall not
include livestock raising activities; nor shall it include retailing of goods on the premises.
Agriculture, Commercial: any agricultural land being used as a farm, greenhouse, nursery, sod farm, tree farm,
orchard, vineyard or similar use for commercial purposes.
Agriculture Land: Land used for the raising of plant crops.
Agriculture, Urban: The production of vegetables, fruits, honey, and eggs by residents for personal consumption
and may include production by members of a neighborhood or by a nonprofit organization on one or more vacant
lots for personal consumption or for the off-site sale of small quantities.
Alley: A Public way primarily for utility use and for servicing the property adjacent thereto.
Amusement Enterprise: Any carnival, amusement ride business, game arcade, or similar amusements, games, or
contests.
Annexation: The process by which cities expand their legal boundaries to include areas previously only governed
by county government. Municipal annexation normally involves extension of services to the annexed territory by the
city and allows the city to impose property taxes, fees and service charges in the area. Annexation is accomplished
through publishing and passage of a city ordinance. There are certain continuity requirements as well as a
stipulation that the newly annexed property must be within a negotiated area of city impact. Some cities, when
extending city services beyond city boundaries, require residents in the area to sign annexation agreements (see
annexation agreement, municipal), essentially promising they will not protest, annexation wh en it is proposed.
Annexation Agreement: An agreement comprised of the requirements or special conditions that serve as
conditions of a developer/developers and/or the city prior to or as an annexed area is developed.
Annexation Agreement, Municipal: When a city is considering extending services to an area outside its
boundaries but is not yet planning to annex the property, it may seek to obtain a written agreement from the property
owners that they will not oppose annexation when it is proposed.
Apartment: A dwelling unit within a multiple family residence which is or is to be rented, leased or hired out.
Area of City Impact: Idaho law requires cities to prepare a land use plan that not only plans for the area within the
city’s legal boundaries but also plans for areas outside of the city’s legal boundaries that are still in the
unincorporated area of the county and have not yet been annexed into the city. These are “impact areas.” The
purpose of the area of impact is to determine whose developmental regulations (comprehensive plan and
implementation ordinances) will apply in “urban fringe areas” or unincorp orated areas adjacent to city boundaries.
Officially negotiated areas of city impact are a prerequisite for cities to annex adjacent properties.
Assembly/Light Manufacturing: assembly of materials from previously prepared parts to construct items such as,
but not limited to: appliances, farm equipment, mining machinery, excluding junk yards and auto wrecking yards.
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Assembly, Place of: The use of land for a meeting place where persons gather together for purposes of attending
civic, social, religious functions, recreational events or entertainment performances on a regular or recurring basis
including, but not limited to, religious institutions, banquet facilities, funeral homes, theaters, conference centers,
stadiums, or indoor or outdoor recreational facilities.
Assisted Living Center: A building for the care and keeping of elderly, ill, physically or mentally disabled people.
Attached: see chapter 14A
Auto Court, Motor Court: See Motel.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Beer and Wine Café: To serve beer and wine by the drink, at retail upon premises or as carry -out in an
establishment with an age limit of 21 years of age or older, with little or no food service.
Bench Seat: For the purpose of this ordinance bench seating will be calculated one (1) seat for every eighteen (18)
inches of bench.
Bike Lanes: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Bikeway: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Board of Adjustment: A quasi-judicial body responsible for hearing appeals from decisions of the local zoning
administrator and requests for variances, special use permits and other quasi-judicial and administrative
determinations as may be delegated by ordinance.
Boarding House/Lodging House: A building containing not more than one kitchen where, for compensation,
sleeping space and meals are provided pursuant to previous arrangements on a daily, weekly or monthly basis in
contradistinction to a hotel or a café.
Billboard Sign: See Sign (Off-Premise).
BMPA: Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Area.
BMPO: Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Buffer Areas: A parcel of land established to separate incompatible adjacent land uses, such as a commercial use
and a residential use. The area may vary in width include walls, fences, or screen plantings, to insulate the adjoining
properties from noise, traffic, or visual intrusions. Some ordinances require commercial and industrial districts to
install a buffer area wherever the property line abuts a residential district. The term may also be used more broadly
to describe any zone that separates two unlike zones, such as a transitional multiple family or professional business
zone between commercial zone and a single-family zone.
Buffer Areas (Land): A parcel of land established to separate incompatible adjacent land uses. The area may vary
in size and may include walls, fences, screen plantings or earthen mounds (berms) to insulate the adjoining
properties from noise, traffic or visual intrusions.
Buffer Areas (Zone): Describes any zone that separates two unlike zones. For example, in some instances a
multiple family or professional business zone may be used between commercial zones and single -family zones.
Building: Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any
kind
Building, Main: One or more of the principal buildings upon a lot.
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Building Official or Inspector: Individual or organization designated by the City to perform inspection and related
services under this ordinance.
Building Shadow Line: A two-dimensional bird’s-eye view of a building, looking straight down, consisting of the
outermost of all above-ground story walls which separate the interior from the exterior of the building. For purposes
of defining the shadow line only, porches, patios, and other open, partially open or unheated rooms or areas, and
garages are considered to be exterior to the building.
Carport: An overhead structure not completely enclosed by walls for the shelter of automobiles.
Car Wash: A building containing equipment for washing cars or other vehicles.
Cemetery: A burial ground or graveyard.
Central Business District: The core commercial area of a city—usually downtown— that has a broad range of financial, retail,
government, entertainment and other activities.
Child Care Facilities: Facilities which provide care, control, supervision or maintenance of children as an
alternative to parental care.
Clinic: A building used for the diagnosis and treatment of ill, infirm and injured persons, but which building does
not provide board, room or regular hospital care and services.
Club: A building used, occupied and operated by an organized association of persons for social, fraternal, religious
or patriotic purposes, whose activities are confined to the members and their guests, but shall not include any
organization, group or association the principal activity of which is to render a service usually and ordinarily carried
on as a business.
Cluster Zoning: Cluster zoning generally refers to development patterns for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or
combinations of such uses in which buildings are grouped or “clustered,” rather than evenly spread throughout a parcel as in a
conventional lot-by-lot development. To remedy the effects of grouping of clustering of buildings the density requirements of
the existing zone is usually required for the overall parcel of property being “cluster zoned”.
Common Wall: See Party Wall/Common Wall.
Commercial (Heavy): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and services which usually generate high
volumes of traffic, are congregated upon or occupy large areas of land, tend to have high levels of onsite activity, or
do not deal directly with final consumers. Those zones considered in the heavy commercial designation are C-1,
HC-1, CC-1, GC-1, and MU.
Commercial (Light): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and service which usually generate minimal to
moderate volumes of traffic. Those zones considered in the light commercial designation are LC/PB, PB and MU.
Often the uses allowed within these zones are compatible with adjacent residential use when buffered efficiently.
Communications Facility: Amateur Radio Operators w/antennas, in residential areas, wireless communication
towers in high-density residential and commercial zones, or broadcasting studios in commercial zones.
Comprehensive Plan: The comprehensive plan is intended to be a guide as to the nature and direction of future growth and
development, and is formulated with public input, study and analysis of existing physical, economic environmental and social
conditions and a projection of what future conditions are likely to be. The comprehensive plan must consider: private property
rights; population; school facilities and transportation; economic development; land use; natural resources; hazardous areas;
public services, facilities and utilities; transportation; recreation; special areas or sites; housing, community design and
implementation when planning. Once adopted, the plan serves as a guide for making land use decisions, preparation of zoning
and subdivision ordinances and capital improvement plans, and determining the rate, timing and location of future growth. One
part of the comprehensive plan includes a map showing approximate areas of use designations.
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Conditional Use/Conditional Use Permit: Certain uses because of their size, special requirements or possible safety hazards
are expected to have detrimental effects on surrounding properties, but may be compatible with the other uses if they are
properly designed. Such uses are classified in zon ing ordinances as conditional uses requiring conditional use permits. A
conditional use permit may only be granted after a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and a recommendation
is made to the Board of Adjustment. With a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of
Adjustment can accept or reject the request of a Conditional Use Permit. Specific requirements of the conditional use can be
placed before a permit may be issued.
Condominium: Defined at the highest level in Idaho Statute section 55-101B, and Idaho Statute Title 55,
Chapter 15. For purposes of this ordinance, the word condominium refers to an individual condominium unit as
defined by Idaho Statute sections 55-1503 (d) and 55-1509, within a specific building. In brief, a condominium is a
separate, independently owned portion of a building where, "unless otherwise expressly provided in the declaration,
deeds, plat or plats", "the physical boundaries of the unit are the interior surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors,
ceilings, windows and doors thereof, and the unit includes both the portions of the building so described and the
airspace so encompassed". The owner of each condominium in the building also owns an in terest in common of all
common areas of the building or buildings and pertinent grounds in proportion to the value of the owner's
condominium unit, compared to the cumulative value of all condominium units within the building or buildings.
Condominium Plat: A parcel of land recorded with the County as a condominium plat, consisting of two or more
buildings, where each building and usually the ground it sits on is or can be independently owned, but where part or
all of the ground, including but not limited to parking spaces, parking aisles, and landscaping, is owned in common
by the various owners of each of the buildings included within the condominium plat, as regulated by Idaho Statue
section 55-101B, and Idaho Statute Title 55, Chapter 15.
Contractor Shop: An area used to store and maintain construction equipment and other materials customarily used
in the trade carried on by the construction contractor. This may include but are not limited to: building materials,
storage, contractor fleet, roofing contractor's shop, insulation applicator business, pest control
service, and refrigeration service.
Convalescent Home: Any building or structure used for or occupied by persons recovering from illness or
requiring nursing or similar care; not otherwise classified as a hospital.
Covenant (subdivision): A covenant is an agreement written into deeds and other documents that promise
performance or non-performance of acts, or stipulating certain uses or non-uses of property. Covenants recorded by
the developer for a subdivision are not binding or enforced by the City. Covenant agreements are enforced by
individual property owners or commonly by home owner associations.
Cultural Facility: Any facility that is used for the display of items or performances relating to ideas, customs or
social behavior of a society. Such as, but not limited to: art galleries or museums.
Curb Cut: A cut in the curb line for the passage of vehicles.
Day Care: See Child Care.
Dedication: The assignment of private property to a specific public use and its acceptance for such use and ownership by the
City. Examples of dedication would be roadways, parks, future building lots for City expansion etc.
Density: The number of living units per acre of land, excluding public rights-of-way. Density is controlled through maximum
allowances in the zoning ordinances.
Density (Low): Use of land for residential purposes with detached single -family dwellings on larger lot sizes and a
maximum of six (6.0) living units per acre, attached single family dwellings will have a maximum density of four
(4.0) living units per acre.
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Density (Medium): Use of land for residential purposes with single or multiple family dwellings on small sized or
clustered lots where the density generally is greater than six (6.0) living units per acre with a maximum of twelve
(12.0) living units per acre. This designation could be comprised of both attached and detached dwellings.
Density (High): Use of land for residential or mixed -use purposes where although there may be a mixing of housing
types, the density generally is greater than twelve (12.0) living units per acre with a maximum density of twenty
(20.0) living units per acre.
The various residential density limitations defined above shall not be construed to prohibit Planned Unit
Developments or similar special developments. These types of developments often concentrate residences at
densities higher than those allowed above in one part of the development, in exchange for open space, trails or parks
in the remainder of the development. The final density of each such special development taken as a whole,
however, may not exceed the density limitations specified above. Further, such special types of development must
meet special requirements as City Council shall determine and delineate in the zoning ordinance.
Development Rights: The rights associated with the purchase of a parcel of property. A purchaser also 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 remov e
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.
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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.
Floor Area: The floor area of a building is the sum of the areas of the several floors of the building, including
basements, mezzanine and intermediate floored tiers and penthouses of headroom height, measured from the
exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating buildings. The floor area does not include such features as
pipe trenches, exterior terraces or steps, chimneys, roof overhangs, etc.
Food Service: any business that deals with the handling of food, such as, but not limited to: drive -through fast-food
establishments, catering facilities, coffee roasting facility.
Foster Family Care Homes: For the purpose of the Ammon City Code Foster Family Care Homes shall be defined
as a location within the City where a minor or minors have been placed in a ward, group home, private home or any
other facility approved as an Idaho State-certified foster caregiver. This term shall not be construed to limit or
restrict people within residential zones from serving as foster parents in their own home or residence.
Fractional Numbers: In determining the requirements of this ordinance, whenever a fraction of a number or a unit
is one-half or more and whenever a fraction of a number or a unit resulting from a computation is one -half or more,
said fraction shall be considered as a whole number or a unit.
Frontage (Street): For the purpose of this ordinance frontage shall be defined as any portion of a lot boundary
which boundary is adjacent to a dedicated roadway.
Garage (Private): A detached accessory building or portion of a main building designed for the parking or
temporary storage of automobiles of the occupants of the premises in contrast to a parking garage where the parking
or automobile temporary storage space is let for commercial gain.
Golf Course: an area of land laid out for golf with a series of 9 or 18 holes each including tee, fairway, and putting
green and often one or more natural or artificial hazards.
Governing Board: For the purpose of this plan the governing board shall refer to the City Council and Mayor.
Government: Any facility that will be used to house government offices, either federal, state, county or city. Unless
zoned otherwise, excluding the storage of materials or equipment.
Grade: The average of the finished ground level at the center of exterior walls of a building.
Greenspace: An open space that includes landscaped areas typically planted with trees, shrubs, grass and other
vegetation.
Grocery: A store that sells food and household supplies
Ground Floor: The floor area found on the first story above grade. The first story above grade is the lowest story
which is more than one half above grade. For split levels, it includes the first story above grade of each portion of
the split.
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Grandfather Clause/Grandfathered: A legal provision that allows people engaging in an allowed activity or
business before a new form of regulation or standards is imposed to continue in that activity without having to go
through the new process or meet the new standard.
Guest: A person staying or receiving services at a hotel, motel, boarding house, rooming house or rest home or
similar use for compensation.
Guest House: A guest house is an accessory building within a residential zone built with the intent of
accommodating short term guests without compensation.
Health and Fitness Facility: A facility that contains equipment or classrooms designed for exercising. These
facilities could contain the following options but are not limited to: athletic clubs, weight reduction salons, semi -
public swimming pools. The areas where these facilities can be placed will be determined by size.
Height of Building: The height of a building shall be the vertical distance from the grade to top of the building
walls. Where the building walls vary in height, the height of the building shall be determined by multiplying the
length of each section of said wall by its height and dividing the sum derived there by the total length of wall.
High Density Residential: See Density (High).
Home Occupation: The term “home occupation” shall mean any business occupation or profession which may be
conducted within a residential dwelling, or allowed appurtenant building, without in any way changing the
appearance or condition of the structures and carried on by persons residing therein. Applications for home
occupations may be granted in any residential zoning area of the City. In some cases, a home occupation may be
granted on condition of compliance to certain regulations.
Hospital/Surgical Center: An institution where the ill or injured human beings are offered treatment of a type
recognized by state law, such as medicine and surgery, osteopathy and the like.
Hotel/Motel: Any building where individual sleeping quarters are used, rented or hired out to guests on a daily or
short-term basis, where the living units are occupying a building site or area under one ownership, used for the
purpose of furnishing transient living accommodations, traditionally not containing kitchen facilities.
Household Pet: Animals or fowl customarily permitted in the house and kept for company or pleasure, including
dogs, cats, canaries and similar pets.
Illegal Use: A use, building or activity that is prohibited by the zoning ordinance and was established after the
zoning ordinance became effective.
Industrial and Manufacturing: All types of manufacturing and industrial establishments.
Infill Development: Developments on unused or underutilized lands that are adjacent on two or more sides by
previously developed property and require minor extensions of mainline municipal services.
Infrastructure: The physical structures necessary to sustain a population base such as bridges, roads, water, sewer,
city halls and fire stations. Often, park lands or landscaping along arterial roadways are included in infrastructure
improvement requirements.
Institutional: Institutional buildings and spaces, both public and semi-public, such as schools, churches, hospitals
and nursing homes.
Kennel, Commercial Boarding: A facility that houses small house pets, usually dogs or cats, either inside or
outside for a fee.
Land Use: The way in which land is being used. Specific land uses are either permitted, conditionally permitted or
prohibited in each zone.
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Land Use Plan: See Comprehensive Plan.
Landscape Strip: A strip of property adjacent to or required on private property often abutting a road right of way
and sidewalk. The width of the strip is determined based on City standards at the time of development. In many
subdivisions the landscape strip is used as a place to move snow onto from the adjacent roadways during the winter
months. For this reason, it is advised that plantings within the landscape strip be low growing and hardy. The strip
may contain landscaping material such as grass, decorative plants, decorative rock, or bark. Hard surfacing of the
landscape strip is not allowed in any residential subdivision.
Living Unit/Area: See Dwelling Unit.
Local Land Use Planning Act: Mandated in 1975 by the Idaho Legislature. The act requires cities and counties to
enact comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinance, defines the powers and responsibilities of the
planning and zoning commission and governing board with respect to land use issues and sets standards for
procedural requirements including public notice and hearings.
Lodging House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Lot: Land occupied or to be occupied by a building or building, together with such open spaces as required under
this ordinance, and having its principal frontage on a street or an approved access easement. Also building sites
without reference to lots as recorded on official plats.
Lot (Corner): A lot where two adjacent sides are bordered by public street(s).
Lot (Double Frontage): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot (Interior): A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot (Reverse Frontage): For the purpose of this ordinance reverse frontage will refer to either the side yard or the
rear yard of any building abutting an arterial street. Access to the arterial from the reverse frontage property is
prohibited. In some instances, a residential street may be designated as a low access street and access may be denied
as if it is an arterial street.
Lot (Through): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot of Record: A lot that is part of a subdivision officially recorded or a lot or parcel described by metes and
bounds, the description of which has been recorded.
Manufactured Home: As defined in Title X, Chapter 30, Section 1 of this Code.
Manufactured Home Court: A court opening on a public way equipped with sanitary facilities for the parking of
two (2) or more occupied manufactured homes.
Manufacturing: Any facility which contains equipment for the purpose of producing a product for sale. These
facilities may include but are not limited to: bakeries commercial, bakery plant, cabinet shop, contractor’s yard, craft
shop (woodworking, stone mason, etc.), countertops, dry cleaning plants, laundry plants, printing plants, food
preparation plant, glass cutting and installation, microbrewery, milling or smelting of ores, milk distribution stations,
creameries, bottling works, sign shop including pa inting, welding, woodworking. The placement of these facilities
will be determined by use, based upon noise and fumes emitted.
The following uses, along with any similar uses, are NOT permitted in the manufacturing zone: garbage dumps,
dead animal reduction, distillation of bones and organic fertilizer manufacturing, explosive manufacturing and
storage, glue manufacturing, livestock auctions, establishments that use explosives or other dangerous materials,
petroleum refining and refining of crank case oil, rubber manufacturing, cement, lime gypsum, rock wool or plaster
of paris, construction sand and gravel mining, stock yards, feed yards, or slaughter of animals.
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Master Plan (Land Use): See Comprehensive Plan.
Master Plan (Mixed-Use): See Chapter 35, Mixed-Use
Medical Care Facility: Any facility that will contain services provide by medical personnel, such as, physicians,
clinicians, nurses, etc. These facilities may include but are not limited to: medical clinic, emergency healthcare,
social services, dental, optometry, rehabilitation center, or general practitioner. Placement of these facilities will be
based on size. Also see Hospitals.
Metes and Bounds: A system of describing and identifying a tract of land by distance (metes) and directions
(bounds) from an identifiable point of reference.
Mixed-Use: The Mixed-Use zone is to provide for a variety and mixture of compatible uses, such as professional
offices, small scale retail, restaurants, recreational, personal services including public facilities, and residential both
single family and multi-family.
Mobile Home: A manufactured relocatable living unit, which is not to be placed on a permanent foundation.
Motel: See Hotel/Motel.
Motor Vehicle Repair: A facility which repairs motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to: automobiles, boats,
motor homes, farm machinery, small engine repair, auto body, auto painting, auto repair, or garages, (commercial,
not more than ten (10) wrecked or dismantled vehicles).
Motor Vehicle Sales: A facility which sells motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to; new or used
automobiles, boats, motor homes, or farm machinery.
Motor Vehicle Service: A facility which provides minor services such as but not limited to: oil changes or tire repairs, for
motorized vehicles or small trailers.
Moratorium: An action by the City to impose a temporary halt on a type or area of development. Moratoriums
must meet specific guidelines outlined by State Statutes.
Mortuaries, Funeral Parlors, Crematory: An establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremated,
where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes held.
Multi-Family Residence: A building containing two (2) or more dwelling units, excluding attached single family
zero lot line residential units.
Multi-Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Non-Conforming: (Uses, Lots, Structures): Lots, structures, uses of land and structures, and characteristics of uses
which are prohibited under the terms of a zoning ordinance but were lawful at the date of the ordinance’s enactment.
A non-conforming lot, structure or use is normally allowed to remain unless there is a compelling reason, such as
imminent danger to health or safety to discontinue it.
Notice, Public: The Idaho Open Meeting law requires posted meeting and agenda notice for regular and special
meetings of the planning and zoning commission and governing board. The Local Land Use Planning Act also sets
forth public notice requirements for specific types of planning and zoning decisions, including publication and
written notice to neighboring property owners.
Nursery (Day Care): See Child Care Facility.
Occupancy (Change of): Any change in the character of use of a building or premises, not including change of
tenants, proprietors or occupants.
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Off-Street Parking Space: An area for the parking of automobiles which does not include a public street but has
convenient access to it.
Office, Business: Any space either owned or leased which contains office space for professional, medical, research
development and laboratories not involving any type of hazardous or explosive materials.
Open Space: Land with non-development or minimal development types of uses. Normally considered as park
areas or large landscape areas around commercial developments there are actually three different types of open
spaces. (1) privately owned open space: the yards or area associated with private homes; (2) common used open
space land designated at the time of recording a plat or site plan as open space for common access and use by the
residents of the development or community, or (3) public open space that is owned b y the City for the active or
passive recreational use of the public (parks).
Outdoor Entertainment: Any property which would allow outdoor activities such as but not limited to: drive -in
theater, semi-public swimming pools, water parks, outdoor stage or music venue.
Outdoor Shooting Range: A specialized facility designed for firearms qualifications, training or practice. These
facilities must ensure bullet containment.
Overlay Zone: A zone which is superimposed over other zones and in which certain regulations land restrictions
apply which supplement or which modify the regulations and restrictions applying in the underlying zones.
Overlay (Zoning): A use or zone that is applied to a specific geographic area. Animal overlay allows animals
normally prohibited within a zone to be allowed within specific guidelines. Planned transition overlay is designed to
transition from one land use type to another land use type, usually involving a zone change that is allowed under
specific terms of the planned transition overlay. Conditional use permit overlay is designed to show the areas within
the City that have permanent conditional use permit allowed. Most often this conditional use permit would be a
school or a church.
Park Landscape Strip: A buffering strip consisting of a combination of fencing or wall, berm and landscaping.
The strip shall be between thirty (30.0) and sixty (60.0) feet in width, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The strip shall include minimum a six (6.0) foot high opaque fence or wall adjacent to the property
boundary, a minimum six (6.0) foot high berm, adjacent to the fence or wall and shall include trees and shrubs to act
as buffering between the properties. Landscaping is to be matured trees and shrubs at time of planting. The entire
park landscape strip is to be landscaped with grass or ornamental planting. Landscaping may include walking paths
or other decorative landscape items. The area within the park landscape strip may be used as part of the required
storm water retention area. This property is to remain a part of the development and be maintained in perpetuity by
the owner/developer or its agent.
Parks (Public): Parks which are maintained by a public agency or in some cases open spaces designed into
subdivisions but held and maintained as part of a home owner’s association may be considered as a public park, IE
Planned Unit Development open spaces.
Parks (Semi-Public): Parks which are provided and maintained by a church, club, lodge or other non -profit
organization.
Parks, Playground, Recreation and Open Space: An area which has been dedicated, designed for or used for
outdoor recreation activities; including City parks, and playgrounds, church or club -sponsored parks and
playgrounds and privately developed parks and playgrounds within certain types of subdivisio ns.
Parking Facility, Off-Site: Any property that is used for parking lots or parking garages to temporarily house
vehicles usually for a fee.
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Parking Space: Space within a building or parking area exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office and
working areas, for the parking of motor vehicles. Parking spaces shall be no less than twenty (20) feet in length and
not less than ten (10) feet in width.
Party Wall/Common Wall: A fire-resistive-rated wall assembly for exterior walls located on a lot line between
adjacent Dwelling Units, which is used or adapted for joint service between the two dwelling units, and shall be
constructed in accordance with Table R302.1 of the International Residential Code for exterior walls or such table
as, may be amended in the future. Common walls shall be constructed without openings and shall create separate
dwellings.
Patient Care Space: Any space within a medical, chiropractic or dental clinic/office that is used for the
examination or treatment of patients. This includes, but is not limited to, examination rooms, dental chairs,
chiropractic tables, and operating rooms at full build out.
Pedestrian Access: A pathway, sidewalk, or trail with a minimum unobstructed width of five (5) feet that is
exclusively dedicated to non-motorized users and is designed and maintained according to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
Performing Arts Production: A facility that will host productions in front of an audience, such as, drama, music
and dance.
Planning: The process of gathering information, evaluating that information, developing alternatives for future
action and setting development goals and policy is commonly referred to as “planning.” In a community, planning is
a joint effort between citizens, elected officials, the planning and zoning commission and planning staff. It consists
of identifying the physical, social, and economic factors which affect and are part of the community; defining the
community’s goals and objectives; and after careful evaluation of the information and possible alternatives for the
future, selecting a course of action which is most likely to bring the community closer to its desired goals. The
products of this process usually include a comprehensive plan, plus zoning and subdivision ordinances that carry out
the goals elucidated by the plan. Planning is a continuous process, because community goals and attitudes change,
new information and philosophies emerge, and new economic and social conditions develop. This requires periodic
re-evaluation of the previously established values and goals.
Planned Unit Development (PUD): A development that is pre-planned in its entirety with the subdivision and
zoning controls applied to the project as a whole rather than to individual lots. Therefore, densities are normally
calculated for the entire development, usually permitting a trade -off between clustering of housing and provision of
common open space. The density requirements of the zone are normally maintained in the development as a whole.
The PUD is usually characterized by a unified site design and while most commonly used for r esidential
development, the technique can also be applied to other forms of development such as shopping centers and
industrial parks and mixed uses. The PUD also refers to the process of site -plan review, in which planning and
zoning, staff and the governing board has considerable involvement in determining the nature of the development.
The technique includes aspects of both subdivision and zoning regulations but permits a variation in the rigid zoning
and subdivision regulations. A conditional use perm it is required prior to the approval of a PUD.
Planning and Zoning Commission: A group of citizens appointed by the mayor and confirmed by majority vote of
the governing board. The planning and zoning commission is charged with overseeing the comprehensive planning
process and implementing the plan through the zoning and subdivision ordinances. The commission serves in an
advisory capacity to the governing board. The Local Land Use Planning Act describes the method of creation,
powers, and duties of the planning and zoning commission.
Plat: A plat is a map representing the subdivision of a parcel of land into lots, blocks, and streets or other divisions
and dedications. A preliminary plat is an approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout
of streets and alleys, lots, and blocks in the subdivision. A final plat is the final drawing that is recorded with the
county and fulfills the numerous requirements of the Idaho platting statute (Idaho Code Title 50, Chapter 13) and
local regulations.
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Principal Use: The principal use is the main use of a lot or building as distinguished from a secondary or accessory use on the
same lot. A dwelling is a principal use on a residential lot while a garage is an accessory use.
Private EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Private).
Professional Services: Any service that is provided by an individual with special training or education in a specific
field, such as, but not limited to: dental office, law office, medical office, mortuary, optometry, or veterinary office.
Placement of these offices will be determined by size. Also see Service Industry.
Public Building: For the purpose of this plan a public building will be any city, county, public school, fire district,
recreational district, state, federal, or similar governmental building located within the City of Ammon or within the
City’s comprehensive plan area.
Public EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Public).
Public Hearing: A published time and meeting place where citizens can voice their opinions on a proposal. Most public
hearings are held before the planning and zoning commission with a recommendation sent to the governing board after citizen
input.
Public Records: In general, anything written or recorded by the City government. The Idaho Code notes that “Every person
has a right to examine and take a copy of any public record of this state and there is a presumption that all public records in
Idaho are open at all reasonable times for inspection except as otherwise expressly provided by statute.” The law provides for a
number of exceptions.
Public Use: A structure or use intended or used for a public purpose by a city, a school district, the county, the state,
or by any other public agency, or by a public utility.
Recreational Facility: Any facility that is used for enjoyment by individuals, such as, but not limited to: amusement
enterprises, such as bowling alleys, carousels, swimming pools, amusement parks, animal shows (event permit
required), arts & craft shows (event permit required ), entertainment, circuses + carnivals (event permit required),
flex space indoor for lease, indoor shooting facility (Conditional Use Permit required), petting zoo, or theater indoor.
Residential Zone: A geographic area of the city where residential dwellings are a permitted use under the zoning
ordinance.
Restaurant: A permanent facility where people pay for prepared food that may be served on or off premise.
Retail-Large Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space in excess of 5000 square
feet. These stores may include the following but are not limited to: building materials, garden equipment, farm
supplies, furniture, grocery store, small machinery sales, or sporting goods.
Retail-Small Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space of 5000 square feet or
less. These stores may include the following but are not limited to: antiques, appliances, auction house, automobile
supply shops, bakeries & confectionery, book stores, camera and photo supply shops, clothing, computer sales,
service & maintenance, convenience store, dairy products, craft shops, delicatessen, pharmacy, florist shop, garden
supply, gift shops, grocery store, hobby supply, jewelry, laundromat, paint & wallpaper, pawn shop, pet store,
wine/beer shop, stationary store, or upholstery.
Rezoning: A change in the zoning district boundaries of the city ordinance. Rezones must be in accordance with
the comprehensive plan and may be enacted only after public notice and hearing.
Rooming House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Right of Way (ROW): The right of way is the right to pass over the property of another. It usually refers to the land required
for the traffic lanes plus shoulders on both sides of roadways, railroads, bike and walking trails. It is normally the land that has
been dedicated to the city (public) for traffic purposes.
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RV Park: The location designed for the accommodation of travel trailers as defined to provide safe, sanitary and
attractive facilities for the use of travel trailers.
RV Space: A lot or parcel of land in a trailer park designated for use of a travel trailer.
School, Elementary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten through sixth, or any combination
thereof.
School, Elementary/Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten through twelfth, or any
combination thereof.
School, Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades seventh through twelfth, or any combination thereof.
Self-Service Storage Facility: A facility that contains storage space, such as rooms, lockers, or containers, rented to
tenants usually on a short-term basis.
Semi-Public Use: Any building or outdoor area that is available to the public for use either by membership or an
admission fee. These areas may include, but are not limited to: civic, social, or fraternal organizations, clubs,
community halls, swimming pools, or water par k.
Senior Independent Living Complex An independent living residence which offers rentable housing and usually
one or more services to assist the resident. Residents are independent for the most part, but may like to have, or
require some assistance in their daily routines. Services may but are not required to include the following: H elp
with grooming, bathing, shopping, providing meals, transport to appointments, etc.
Service Industry: A facility that provides a service such as but not limited to: hair salon, barber shop, catering, dry
cleaners, laundries, day/massage spa, laundromat. Also see Professional Service.
Service Station: A facility which has pumps for the purpose of dispensing fuel or devices for the purpose of
charging electric vehicles. This facility may or may not include a convenience store. Placement of this type of
business will be determined by size.
Setback: The shortest distance between the property line and the foundation, wall or main frame of the building.
Cornices, canopies, eaves, or other similar architectural features not providing additional floor space within the
building may extend into a required side, front or rear yard setback no more than three (3) feet. Setbacks will be
measured from the property line to the foundation of the structure.
Sexually Oriented Business/Adult Business: Any business promoting or selling sexually oriented products, these
businesses would not allow admission of minors. These businesses cannot be located within twenty -five hundred
(2500) feet of any religious institution, school, public park or building or residentially zoned property.
Short-Term Rental: A short-term rental is a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, that is offered to rent for a fee
and for thirty (30) days or less. Short-term rentals shall not include a unit that is used for any retail, restaurant,
banquet space, event center, or another similar use. Short-term rentals are prohibited in accessory structures not
specifically designed for human habitation or within a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, except when located in
an approved travel trailer court.
Share Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Shopping Center: An area or tract of land specifically set apart and zoned to provide commercial services of
various types, according to an integrated, approved plan.
Sidewalks: The portion of a street adjacent to or running parallel to a roadway . Sidewalks are that area designed
and built for preferential or exclusive use by pedestrians. However, because many streets are too narrow to safely
accommodate bicycles and motor vehicles, it may be necessary for bicyclists to share the sidewalk with pe destrians.
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When bicyclists must use the sidewalk, they must yield to pedestrians. At times this may necessitate the bicyclist
becoming a pedestrian, by getting off of and walking beside the bicycle.
Sign (Off-Premise): A business sign which directs the attention of the public to a business, an activity or to any
commercial or non-commercial product(s) or service(s) that are sold offered or distributed from a location that is not
on the same premises where such business sign is located. For the purposes of this ordinance, signs that contain two
or more business names and that are located in a development platted and planned as one development or shopping
center are not subject to this definition.
Sign (Building Identification): A sign designed to identify a building either by name, address or both.
Signed Shared Roadway (Signed Bike Route): See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Single Family Group Homes: For the purpose of the Ammon City Code a Group Home in any single-family
residential zone shall be allowed pursuant to the requirement of the Idaho State Code 67 -6531. Any group home
operated within the City of Ammon shall comply with all the requiremen ts and conditions of the Idaho State Code.
Single Family Residence: A Single-Family Residence includes fully detached, semi-detached (semi-attached, side-
by-side), row houses, and townhouses. In the case of attached units, each must be separated from the adjacent unit
by a foundation-to-roof wall in order to be classified as a single-family structure. Said units must not share
heating/air-conditioning systems or utilities.
Units built one on top of another and those built side-by-side that do not have a foundation-to-roof wall and/or have
common facilities (i.e., attic, basement, heating plant, plumbing, etc.) shall not be classified as single -family
residences.
Site Plan: A site plan is a scale drawing showing proposed structures and improvements for a parcel of land as
required by the applicable regulations. It includes lot lines, lot area, streets, parking spaces, private roadways,
walkways, topographic features, reserved open space, buildings and other structures, landscaping, and the location
of proposed or existing utility easements. A site plan is a more detailed representation of a proposed development
than shown in a plat, and may also include density and statistical data.
Site Plan Review: Site plan review is the process whereby city staff and the planning and zoning commission,
review the site plan of a development to assure that it meets the stated purposes and standards of the zoning and
subdivision ordinance.
Special Use Permit: See Conditional Use Permit.
Spot Zoning: Spot zoning is a form of discriminatory zoning that serves to further the interests of a few private property
owners instead of the welfare of the entire community as set forth in the comprehensive plan. Spot zoning is based on the
arbitrary and inappropriate nature of a rezoning change rather than, as is commonly believed, the size of the area being rezoned.
Standard Development Agreement: An agreement between the City and a developer which requires an owner or developer
to make a written commitment concerning the use of development of a specific parcel of property as a condition of
development. The agreement is binding and recorded so as to bind future owners.
Storm Water: Water or runoff from rainstorms or snowmelt that does not soak into the ground or evaporate, but instead flows
across surface areas such as lawns, parking lots, rooftops, streets etc.
Storm Water Retention: An area of retention designed to contain storm water for a period of forty -eight (48)
hours. Where green space serves as the required storm water retention areas, only grasses and vegetation compatible
with water retention may be allowed.
Story: That portion of a building included between the surface of a floor and the ceiling next above the floor.
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Street Fair: A fair that celebrates the character of a neighborhood. It is usually held on the main street of a
neighborhood.
Street: A public thoroughfare other than an alley also referred to as an arterial, collector or local.
Street (Arterial): More detailed information for the following street designations can be found in the BMPO
Access Management Plan at www.bmpo.org.
Principal Arterials are major roadways that are intended to primarily serve through traffic so access to
abutting properties is restricted.
Minor Arterials are like principal arterials, except vehicle access is less restricted.
Street (Collector):
Major collectors are roadways that provide local circulation over moderate distances and link arterials to
local streets. Except for individual residences, they may provide direct access to abutting properties.
Residential collectors are like major collectors, except they provide local circulation over short distances and
although discouraged, by City Engineer approval may be permitted to provide direct access to individual
residences.
Street (Local): Roadways that are intended to provide access to abutting properties and serve very little to no
through vehicle traffic.
Studio Commercial: A space where an individual or group sell either artwork or services. This could include but
not be limited to: artist, musician, photographer, or dance instruction .
Structural Alterations: Any change in the supporting members of the building, such as the bearing walls,
columns, beams, girders or roof.
Subdivision: The division of a developed or undeveloped tract or parcel of land into three (3) or more parts for the
purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development. Subdivision is both the process and the
result of laying out a parcel of undivided land into lots, blocks, streets, and public areas.
Subdivision Regulations: Subdivision regulations are local ordinances that regulate the conversion of undivided
land into building lots for residential or other purposes. The regulations establish requirements for streets, utilities,
site design and procedures for dedicating land for open space or other public purposes to the local government or for
fees in lieu of dedication, and prescribe procedures for plan review and payment of fees.
Substantial Improvement: Any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or
exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure either: (1) before the improvement or repair is
started, or (2) if the structure has been damaged and i s being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes
of this definition, “substantial improvement’ is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling,
floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not t hat alteration affects the external
dimensions of the structure.
Surgical Center: See Hospital/Surgical Center.
Swimming Pool (Private): A swimming pool serving as an amenity to and located within the lot of a primary
dwelling unit.
Swimming Pool (Public): A swimming pool located on a lot where a primary residence is not included on the same
lot. Examples of public swimming pools would be a pool located within a subdivision for the use of all or part of
the residents within the subdivision, regardless of the type of ownership of said swimming pool.
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Television and Radio Broadcasting Station: Television and Radio studios, see Title 10 Chapter 32 for antenna
height regulations.
Town House Dwelling: Two or more Single Family attached Dwelling Units within the same building separated by
zero lot line construction where ownership of the individual dwelling units is independent of each other including
specified ground around the individual dwelling uni ts and no common ownership in the building or grounds exist.
Town House Unit: A Single-Family Dwelling Unit contained in a Town House Dwelling.
Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian): For the purpose of this Code, the following definitions shall be included in the
definitions referring to trails:
(A) Bike Lanes: A portion of a roadway designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the
preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Bike lanes are striped lanes on existing roadways running
parallel, and adjacent, to the outside motor lane. A bike lane is for the exclusive use of bicyclists and
allows for one-way travel in the same direction as the motor vehicle with one lane on each side of the road.
(B) Bikeway: A generic term for any road, street, path or way which, in some manner, is specifically
designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of
bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes.
(C) Multi-Use Path/Trail: Paths entirely separated from the roadway, generally by a space of at least five (5)
feet, except at infrequent intersections. Bicyclists, pedestrians and various other non -motorized users can
use multi-use paths/trails.
(D) Shared Use Path/Trail: A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open
space or barrier and either within the street right-of-way or within and independent of right-of-way. Shared
use may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-motorized users.
(E) Signed Shared Roadway (Signed Bike Route): A shared roadway designated by signing as a preferred
route for bicycle use. When signs are used, it indicates to bicyclists that particular advantages exist to
using the route compared to alternates and the responsible agency has taken action to ensure the roadway is
suitable and maintained.
Trailer Court: See manufactured home court.
Trailer House: See mobile home.
Transportation Facility: A facility that provides boarding for transportation services or commercial trucking use,
such as, but not limited to: bus depots, heliport, passenger railroad stations, or truck stops with layover facilities.
Travel Trailer Park/Court: See RV Park
Trailer Space: See RV Space.
Travel Trailer: The term "travel trailer" shall mean and include all living accommodation units which are capable
of unrestricted highway use and not placed upon any foundation. The term shall include, but not be limited to, travel
trailers, motor home units, fifth wheels, and campers mounted on automotive vehicles.
Vacant – Although this category is primarily intended to specify those lands which have no particular use
designation, this category is also used to specify lands which have been annexed but have not been issued a building
permit or have been designated as transportation rights-of-way, major utility easements and waterways. The
category could include both platted and unplatted lands.
Vacation Rental: See Short-Term Rental.
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Variance: A waiver of specific regulations of this ordinance granted by the City in accordance with the provisions set forth in
this ordinance for the purpose of assuring that no property, because of special circumstances applicable to it, shall be depr ived
of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zone. Those requirements can be found in Chapter 9 section
(10-9-8-B).
Vertical Project: A vertical project/building can be any project or building containing two or more levels above grade.
Wholesale: Sale of goods for resale as distinguished from sale of good to consumers. These include wholesale, resale and
distribution centers with warehouses
Yard: An open space on a lot with a building, which space is unoccupied or unobstructed from the ground upward,
except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance.
Yard (Front): The minimum horizontal distance measured from the building foundation or any projection thereof,
excluding steps, that is closest to the street, to the property line adjacent to the street or if not facing a street, the
minimum distance from the foundation to the required setback of the next adjacent building.
Yard (Required): The open space around buildings which is required by the terms of this ordinance.
Yard (Rear): An open, unoccupied space on the same lot as a building, measured from the building foundation
closest to the rear lot line of the building (exclusive of steps) and the rear property line, and extending for the entire
width of the lot.
Yard (Side): A yard between the building and the side property line of the lot and extending from the street line to
the rear of the lot, measured from the building foundation nearest to the side property line.
Zero Lot Line: A property line which meets either of the following two conditions:
1. A property line runs through a solid, unbroken, not hollow wall running from the bottom of the basement
or crawl space to the top of the ceiling of a building. Each property to either side of this dividing wall may
install any needing support beams and an inner wall against the dividing wall. Utility lines (electric,
telephone, cable, etc.) and pipes (water, sewer, natural gas, etc.) may be placed behind the inner wall, but in
no case may any line, pipe or any other opening pierce the dividing wall.
2. A property line which runs between two buildings whose solid, unbroken outer walls, running from the
bottom of each building’s basement or crawl space to the top of each building’s attic, touch each other. No
utility line or pipe may cross the two touchin g walls, nor may any other opening in one touching wall align
with any opening in the wall it touches.
Zoning Ordinance: Zoning ordinance is the local law adopted by the governing body to assure orderly development according
to specific standards established for the general public welfare and govern the types of permitted land uses, the maximum
density or minimum lot size, building heights, setbacks and so on. Zoning ordinances consist of text and a zoning district map.
The map divides the jurisdiction into districts (zones) for different types of development, while the text specifies what
regulations apply to each district, including general provisions and administration.
Zoo (Petting): Temporary or permanent events, open farms or premises where contact is permitted between approved
animals and members of the public, whether a fee is charged or not.
Section 2. Chapter 29, Subdivisions
Chapter 29, Section 9 of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
10-29-9: REQUIREMENTS OF THE FINAL PLAT: The final plat must be submitted to the Planning Commission
for final review within one (1) year after the approval of the preliminary plat, and no plat shall be recorded or offered
for record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for sale with reference to such plat until said plat has been duly
approved as indicated in Section 10-29-3 of this chapter.
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The final plat must be submitted to the Planning Commission for final review within (1) year after the approval of the
preliminary plat. Otherwise, such approval shall become null and void and no plat shall be recorded or offered for
record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for sale with reference to such plat, unless the subdivider, ninety (90)
days prior to said expiration date, applies for an extension of time and such extension is granted by the City. A
maximum twelve-month extension may be granted by the City at its sole discretion.
(A) The application shall be filed with the city and shall include:
1. A viable and acceptable plan which demonstrates how recordation of the final plan will occur within
the year.
2. A schedule that depicts the anticipated progress for completion of the final plat within the year.
3. An application fee will be charged based on the current Fee Resolution for the review of the
proposed subdivision.
The Planning Commission must review the final plat. The final plat shall be submitted at least ten (10) days before a
Planning Commission meeting date. The Planning Commission shall review the application within ten (10) days from
the first meeting at which the plan was formally presented unless an extension of time is agreed to by the subdivider.
Final approval of the plat shall be secured from the City Council; otherwise, the subdivider will be duly notified of its
rejection by said body. The final plat must be recorded within six (6) months of approval by the City Council, or it
shall expire.
The plat sheet must be prepared in accordance with the Idaho Code.
After approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; two (2) mylar prints and one (1) paper
print, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for final City staff review and approval. If approved, the prints
shall have endorsed thereon the required approvals of all public agencies and property owners. Upon final approval
the City Clerk shall submit the drawings to the County Recorder and return the prints for the City to the Planning
Director and the County Recorder shall have attested the content on the print for the City to be the same that has been
recorded with the County. Payment for all recordings shall be made to the City Clerk in care of Bonneville County
Recorder.
Plats must meet the requirements of Idaho Statute 50 -1304.
The following information shall be contained upon the drawing to be filed with the City Engineer:
(A) The name and general location of the subdivision in bold letters at the top of the sheet. The name of the
subdivision must not bear the name of any other town or addition in the County.
(B) The north point and scale of the plat.
(C) The boundaries must be accurately drawn, showing the proper bearings and dimensions of all boundary lines
of the subdivision. These lines should be slightly heavier than street and lot lines.
(D) The names, widths, lengths, bearings, and curve data on center lines of proposed streets, alleys, and easements
desired or necessary; also, the boundaries, bearings, and dimensions of all portions within the subdivision as
intended to be dedicated to the use of the public. The sizes, lines, dimensions, bearings, and number of all
lots, blocks, and/or parts reserved for any reason within the subdivision.
(E) The widths and names of abutting streets and alleys, and the names and boundaries of all subdivisions which
have been previously recorded and adjacent thereto, must be shown upon the plat offered for record. These
adjacent subdivisions will be shown in dotted lines to show their relationship to the plat offered for record.
If adjoining land is unplatted, it should be indicated as such.
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(F) All linear dimensions shall be calculated to the nearest one-hundredth (.01) of a foot, and all bearings shall
be calculated to the nearest ten (10) seconds of arc, except on the boundaries where the bearings may be
shown to the nearest one (1) second. All curves shall be defined by the radius, central angel, tangent, arc,
and chord distances. The description and location of all monuments shall be shown. Monuments of iron
pipe, stone, or concrete shall be set at tangent points or points of curves of str eet intersections on property
lines, at alley intersections and at such other points as may be necessary to make the retracing of the lines as
shown on the final plat reasonably convenient. No plat showing a plus or minus distance will be accepted
unless agreed to by the Engineer.
(G) A definite tie between not less than two (2) prominent points shall be shown between the exterior boundary
of the subdivision and the section corner and quarter corner system of the County as established by the United
States Government and supplemented by the County, indicated either by bearing and distance or by
rectangular coordinates. The said tie may be made to a line of a county plat, or a plat of a neighboring
subdivision, which conforms to the above requirement.
(H) All lots shall be numbered by progressive numbers in each block separately; blocks shall also be numbered.
(I) Upon the print must appear the following required signatures: Registered Professional Engineer and/or Land
Surveyor's "Certificate of Survey"; owner's dedication certificate with notary public's acknowledgment; the
approval of the Mayor attested by the Clerk; and the City Engineer.
(J) The following items shall be printed on the final plat:
1. Density of subdivision in living units
2. Number of lots within the division
3. Average size of lots within the division
4. Total size of plat (in acres)
5. Zoning for the subdivision shall be indicated. If more than one zone exists within the subdivision,
individual lots should include the zone.
6. A vicinity map showing a radius of one-half (1/2) mile around the proposed development. All
existing roadways shall be shown with names on the vicinity map.
(K) Appropriate details for any special development areas, including, but not limited to, hillside and floodplain
developments.
(L) A Water Right Disclosure shall be provided on a plat for the Subdivision of a property using pressurized
irrigation and pulling water from canal within a canal company’s jurisdiction.
(M) The following items shall accompany the final plat application:
Prior to City Council Approval:
1. Copies of any private restrictions proposed to be recorded for the purpose of providing regulations
governing the use, building lines, open spaces, or other aspects of development and use.
All dimensions, both linear and angular are to be staked in the field by an accurate control survey which must balance
and close within a limit of one (1) in ten thousand (10,000).
The final print of the final plat shall be signed separately by all parties duly authorized and required to sign.
(N) Prior to the approval of any final plat, the subdivider shall:
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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.
Section 3. Chapter 35, Multi-Use Zone
Chapter 35, Section 2 of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
10-35-2: ALLOWED USES: Pursuant to 10-35-6 only the uses designated as permitted uses or those shown as
permitted with master plan approval in 10-37-1 (A) shall be allowed within the Multi-Use zone. Uses over 5,000
square feet are subject to approval of the Master Plan. Residential dwelling units up to eight (8) units are permitted.
Residential dwelling units of nine (9) or more attached units are permitted with Master Plan approval. No industrial
and manufacturing uses are allowed. Those uses shown as allowed by Master Plan approval are not an assu med right
within the Multi-Use zone and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and allowed in the sole discretion of the
City Council with a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Chapter 35, Section 3 of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
10-35-3: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS: All properties used for residential purposes within the
zone shall require platting for each residential structure or grouping of residential structures within the zone. Setbacks
for all residential structures shall be applied based on the size of the lot and the related residential zone within the City
Code that would allow the same size parcel and type of structure. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) will only be
permitted to be constructed with residential units as allowed by related residential zones. For those residential
structures that are platted and developed in a group setting where the property and/or structure may not be fronting on
a public street, the setback from the side of the building containing the main doorway shall be a minimum of twenty
(20) feet from any adjacent property line and/or required setback of any adjacent building (A minimum of forty (40)
feet between facing residential structures shall be required). When the main entrance of one buil ding faces the side
of another building the minimum distance shall be determined by using the required setback for the front of one
building and the required side yard requirement of the second building(s). The resulting open space shall be
landscaped as greenspace, necessary sidewalks/trails shall be allowed within the greenspace area.
Section 4. Title 10, Chapter 37 District Use Matrix
Chapter 37, Section 37-1 (A) of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
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Section 5. Title 10, Chapter 41 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches
Chapter 41, Section 3 of the City Code of Ammon shall be amended to read as follows:
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. If a new
school project shares a property line with an existing low-density residential area, all buildings located
along the shared property line between the p roject 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 of the closest exterior wall to the property line against t he low-density residential
property. Elementary schools shall be only one (1) story in height.
(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 traffic.
(D) Landscaping shall be as set forth in section 10-5-24.
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(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: The minimum lot size 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.
a. The smallest lot size allowed for a school is three (3.0) acres. School sites that are less than six
(6.0) acres shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of usable site area per thirty -five (35) students
at maximum capacity.
b. School sites that are six (6.0) acres and larger shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of usable
site area per sixty-five (65) students at maximum capacity.
(H) Arterial or Collector Street Location. Schools shall have direct primary access to an arterial or collector
street, as defined by the currently adopted definitions of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning
Organization (BMPO).
Section 6. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions.
All provisions of the current Code or ordinances of the City of Ammon which conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. Severability.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. Should any portion of this ordinance be declared invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall
be read to carry out the purpose(s) of the ordinance before the declaration of partial invalidity.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law.
Enacted by the City Council as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on the 20th day of November, 2025.
Approved by the Mayor on the 20th day of November, 2025.
CITY OF AMMON
__________________________________
Sean Coletti, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss.
County of Bonneville )
I, JOANNA DAHM, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO DO HEREBY CERTIFY; That the
above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance entitled,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING TITLE 10, PLANNING AND ZONING; CHAPTER 2, DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 29,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 35 MULTI-USE ZONE; CHAPTER 37, DISTRICT USE
MATRIX; CHAPTER 41, PSC PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
DATED this 20th day of November, 2025.
________________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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Ordinance #741 TITLE 10 AMENDMENTS – Page 25
CITY OF AMMON
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO: 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING AND
ADOPTING TITLE 10, PLANNING AND ZONING; CHAPTER 2, DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 29,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 35 MULTI-USE ZONE; CHAPTER 37, DISTRICT USE
MATRIX; CHAPTER 41, PSC PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The full text of this ordinance is available at the City Clerk’s Office, Ammon City Office, 2135 S Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho.
ATTEST: CITY OF AMMON
_______________________________ __________________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk Sean Coletti, Mayor
I have reviewed the foregoing summary and believe that it provides a true and complete summary of
Ordinance #741 and that the summary provides adequate notice to the public of the contents of this ordinance.
DATED this 20th day of November, 2025.
________________________________
Scott Hall, City Attorney
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STEPS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 741
Step 1:
- Ordinance No. 741 is introduced by a City Council member and READ BY TITLE as follows:
ORDINANCE 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO,
AMENDING AND ADOPTING TITLE 10, PLANNING AND ZONING; CHAPTER 2,
DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 29, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 35
MULTI-USE ZONE; CHAPTER 37, DISTRICT USE MATRIX; CHAPTER 41, PSC
PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Step 2:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the
ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived.”
- Councilperson seconds:
“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on motion.
Step 3:
- Ordinance is read by title AGAIN by a Council member:
ORDINANCE 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO,
AMENDING AND ADOPTING TITLE 10, PLANNING AND ZONING; CHAPTER 2,
DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 29, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 35
MULTI-USE ZONE; CHAPTER 37, DISTRICT USE MATRIX; CHAPTER 41, PSC
PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Step 4:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move the adoption of ordinance No. 741 and summary as an ordinance of the City of
Ammon on its third and final reading.”
- Councilperson seconds:
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“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on the final adoption.
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Ammon City Council
November 20, 2025
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Ordinance No. 742: Amending City Council Meeting Schedule
Staff Presenting:
Micah Austin, City Administrator
Recommendation
- Adoption of Ordinance 742
Summary of Analysis
1. Ordinance No. 742 amends Ammon Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 6, Section 1 (1-6-1), which
establishes the regular meeting schedule for the City Council.
2. The primary objective of the amendment is to remove the specific, fixed commencement time
for regular meetings from the text of the ordinance.
3. This amendment allows the meeting start time to be set or modified by a separate resolution or
through public notice, which is a more efficient process than requiring a formal ordinance
amendment for each change.
4. Ordinance No. 742 will take effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law.
Financial Impact
- There is no direct negative financial impact.
Motion
See script for ordinance, as provided by the City Clerk.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 742 - Amendments to Section 1-6-1 of the Ammon Municipal Code.
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
www.cityofammon.us Page | 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 742
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMMON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1, REGARDING A REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REMOVING THE SENTENCE
SPECIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT TIME OF SAID MEETINGS;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 3, Section 50-705 of the Idaho Code requires the city council to
determine the time and place of holding their regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, Title 50, Chapter 9, Section 50-302 of the Idaho Code grants the City Council the
power to adopt, amend, and repeal all such ordinances as may be expedient for the good government of
the city; and
WHEREAS, Section 1-6-1 of the Ammon Municipal Code currently establishes the regular
meeting schedule for the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to remove the specific meeting commencement time from
the ordinance to allow greater flexibility in setting and amending the start time of regular meetings by
separate resolution or public notice, without requiring a formal ordinance amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that amending Ammon Municipal Code 1-6-1 is necessary
and proper for the efficient governance of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMMON:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1-6-1
That Ammon Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 6, Section 1 (1-6-1), entitled "REGULAR MEETINGS", is
hereby amended to read as follows:
1-6-1: REGULAR MEETINGS:
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The regular meetings of the Ammon City Council shall be held on the second and fourth Thursday of
each month at the Ammon City Hall. When any regular meeting falls on a legal holiday, the City Council
shall fix the date of the meeting by resolution or by motion at a previous meeting.
SECTION 2. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All provisions of the current Code or ordinances of the City of Ammon which conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. Should any portion of this ordinance be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and
effect and shall be read to carry out the purpose(s) of the ordinance before the declaration of partial
invalidity.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 742 shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided
by law.
Enacted by the City Council as Ordinance No. 742 an ordinance of the City of Ammon on the 20 day of
November, 2025.
CITY OF AMMON
__________________________________
Sean Coletti, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
Ammon City Council November 20, 2025 Page 99 of 145
STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss.
County of Bonneville )
I, JOANNA DAHM, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO DO HEREBY CERTIFY;
That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 742
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMMON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1, REGARDING A REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REMOVING THE SENTENCE
SPECIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT TIME OF SAID MEETINGS;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
DATED this 20 day of November, 2025.
________________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
Ammon City Council November 20, 2025 Page 100 of 145
CITY OF AMMON
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 742
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMMON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1, REGARDING A REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REMOVING THE SENTENCE
SPECIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT TIME OF SAID MEETINGS;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Corrected Ordinance No. 742, is available at the City Clerk’s Office, Ammon
City Office, 2135 S Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho.
ATTEST: CITY OF AMMON
_______________________________ __________________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk Sean Coletti, Mayor
I have reviewed the foregoing summary and believe that it provides a true and complete summary of
Corrected Ordinance #742 and that the summary provides adequate notice to the public of the contents of
this ordinance.
DATED this 20 day of November, 2025
________________________________
Scott Hall, City Attorney
Ammon City Council November 20, 2025 Page 101 of 145
STEPS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 742
Step 1:
- Ordinance No. 742 is introduced by a City Council member and READ BY TITLE as follows:
ORDINANCE 742
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMMON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1, REGARDING A REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REMOVING THE SENTENCE
SPECIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT TIME OF SAID MEETINGS;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Step 2:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the
ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived.”
- Councilperson seconds:
“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on motion.
Step 3:
- Ordinance is read by title AGAIN by a Council member:
ORDINANCE 742
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AMMON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1,
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 1, REGARDING A REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REMOVING THE SENTENCE
SPECIFYING THE COMMENCEMENT TIME OF SAID MEETINGS;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Step 4:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move the adoption of ordinance No. 742 and summary as an ordinance of the City of
Ammon on its third and final reading.”
- Councilperson seconds:
“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on the final adoption.
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Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Ordinance No. 743: Amending Title 5 Chapter 12-Alarms
Staff Presenting:
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
Recommendation
- Staff recommends to adopt Ordinance 743
Summary of Analysis
1. Ordinance 743 amends Title 5 Chapter 12 of the Ammon City Code, removing residential burglar
alarm requirements, providing for the regulation of alarm systems, permitting, fees and
penalties for false alarms and violations
2. Current information being collected is not used by the City or the Sheriff’s Department
3. Removing residential burglar alarm requirements will eliminate liability on the city
4. Changes are necessary to eliminate the waste of staff resources
Financial Impact
- There is no negative financial impact
o We will lose roughly $250 annually however, the staff resources we are gaining is far
greater.
Motion
See script for ordinance as provided by the City Clerk
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 743 - Amendments to Title 5 Chapter 12 of the Ammon Municipal Code
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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ORDINANCE NO. 743
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 12 OF THE AMMON CITY CODE; REMOVING
RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS, PERMITTING, FEES, AND
PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Ammon has previously adopted regulations for burglar and robbery
alarms, codified in Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Ammon City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that the existing ordinance requires
significant revision to streamline administrative processes, simplify permitting, and more effectively tie
commercial alarm permits to City-issued business licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that the continued regulation of alarm systems is
necessary to minimize the number of false alarms , protect citizens against the misuse of emergency
services , and promote the public health, peace, and safety of the inhabitants of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMMON:
SECTION 1. REPEAL. That Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Ammon City Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 2: ENACTMENT. That a new Title 5, Chapter 12 of the Ammon City Code is hereby
enacted to read as follows:
CHAPTER 12
BURGLAR/ROBBERY ALARMS
SECTION:
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5-12-1: Purpose
5-12-2: Definitions
5-12-3: Alarm Users Permits Required
5-12-4: REPEALED
5-12-5: False Alarms and Service Fees
5-12-6: Confidentiality and Statistics
5-12-7: Notification
5-12-8: Fees
5-12-9: Violations and Penalties
5-12-1: PURPOSE: The purposes of this Ordinance are: (a) To govern alarm systems, require permits,
establish fees, provide penalties for violations, and provide a system of administration; (b) To regulate and
minimize the number of false alarms occurring within the City; (c) To protect citizens against the
increased cost of enforcement and misuse of emergency services; and (d) To protect and promote the
public health, peace, safety, welfare and tranquility of the inhabitants of the City of Ammon, Bonneville
County, Idaho.
5-12-2: DEFINITIONS: Certain words and phrases used in this Ordinance are defined as follows:
Alarm Business. The business by an individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity
of selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or
installing any alarm system or causing to be sold, leased, maintained, serviced, repaired,
altered, replaced, moved or installed any alarm system in or on any building, structure or
facility.
Alarm System. Any assembly of equipment, mechanical or electrical, arranged to signal
the occurrence of an illegal entry or other activity requiring urgent attention and to which
police are expected to respond.
Alarm User. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind in control of any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm
system is maintained.
Audible Alarm. Any device designed for the detection of an unauthorized entry on the
premises, and which, when activated, generates an audible sound on the premises.
Automatic Dialing Device. A device which is interconnected to a telephone line and is
programmed to select a predetermined telephone number and transmit by voice message
or code signal an emergency message indicating a need for emergency response.
False Alarm. An alarm signal, eliciting a response by a law enforcement officer when a
situation requiring a response by a law enforcement officer does not in fact exist, but does
not include an alarm signal caused by violent conditions or nature or other extraordinary
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circumstances not reasonably subject to control by the alarm business operator or alarm
user.
Interconnect. To connect an alarm system including an automatic dialing device to a
telephone line, either directly or through a mechanical device that utilizes a telephone, for
the purpose of using the telephone line to transmit a message upon the activation of the
alarm system.
Law Enforcement Agency. The responding law enforcement agency that enforces the
laws adopted by the City of Ammon.
Primary Trunk Line. A telephone line serving the Public Safety Communications that
is designated to receive emergency calls.
Public Safety Communications. The City/County facility used to receive emergency
and general information from the public to be dispatched to the respective police
departments utilizing communications.
5-12-3: ALARM USERS PERMITS REQUIRED:
(A) It shall be unlawful for any business to install or maintain any audible alarm system without
registering the system as part of their business license.
(B) All commercial businesses located within the City of Ammon shall be required to indicate on
their business license application and/or renewal if an alarm system is to be used. Should an alarm
system be indicated on said application, the business shall be required to pay an additional fee for
the alarm. Commercial alarm user permits shall expire on the same date as the business license
issued to the business.
(C) An additional fee shall be charged in addition to the fee provided in Section 5-12-3 (A) to a user
who fails to provide accurate information related to the use of an alarm on their business license
application.
(D) Every person maintaining an alarm system shall make readily visible, either on or immediately
adjacent to the exterior of the device emitting the alarm, the name and telephone number of the
responsible party to be notified in order to render repairs and service and secure the premises
during any hour of the day or night that the alarm system is activated.
(E) Every audible alarm system shall have a timing device which automatically shuts off the alarm
within thirty (30) minutes after it has been activated.
(F) It shall be unlawful for an alarm user or their representative to fail to respond to the alarm
location within sixty (60) minutes after being requested to do so by a representative of the
responding law enforcement agency. Such person responding to the alarm location shall take
whatever action necessary to secure the property from further intrusion, or take whatever action is
necessary to render service to the alarm or to provide response by another person who is able to
render the necessary action after the responding law enforcement agency has rendered the area
safe from possible entry by an intruder. Unless specifically requested, the law enforcement
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agency responding shall be under no obligation to remain at the location of the alarm for a period
in excess of fifteen (15) minutes while waiting for the responding party to arrive unless illegal
entry has occurred.
5-12-4: REPEALED
5-12-5: FALSE ALARMS AND SERVICE FEES:
(A) An alarm user whose alarm has elicited four (4) responses within one (1) calendar year of the
initial violation, which were subsequently shown to be false, will be assessed a service fee for
each additional false alarm that occurs within that period of time.
(B) If four (4) false alarms within one (1) calendar year of the last violation are received from an
alarm system:
(1) The City shall notify the alarm user by certified mail of such fact.
(2) The City will advise the alarm user that any additional false alarms within the calendar
year will result in the assessment of a service fee for each additional false alarm that has
been responded to.
(3) Such notice shall also state that if the assessment is not paid within sixty (60) days, the
assessment will be sent to a collection agency.
(C) A fifteen (15) day grace period will be extended to all alarm users after the initial installation of
an alarm system. The official recording of false alarms will not commence until after the
expiration of the fifteen (15) day grace period.
5-12-6: CONFIDENTIALITY AND STATISTICS:
(A) All information submitted in compliance with this ordinance shall be held in the strictest
confidence and shall be deemed a public record exempt from disclosure pursuant to state statute;
and any violation of confidentiality shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. The City shall
be charged with the sole responsibility for the maintenance of all records of any kind whatsoever
under this ordinance.
5-12-7: NOTIFICATION:
(A) The City shall provide access to the law enforcement agency providing emergency response.
Copies shall be sent via mail or email as requested by the responding agency.
5-12-8: FEES:
(A) All fees associated with this Chapter, shall be determined by a schedule of fees adopted by the
City Council by resolution which may be amended from time to time.
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(B) Offices or businesses operated by the State of Idaho or the Federal Government shall be exempt
from the Burglar Alarm fee. These offices or businesses shall continue to be licensed and provide
all information required of a burglar alarm license to the City Clerk.
5-12-9: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:
(A) Any violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction. Any violation of the provisions of this
chapter shall be subject to penalties prescribed for such violations under section 1-4-2 of this code
and Idaho Code 18-113A. Each day such violation continues, shall be a separate violation.
SECTION 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
All provisions of the current Code or ordinances of the City of Ammon which conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be severable. Should any portion of this ordinance be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and
effect and shall be read to carry out the purpose(s) of the ordinance before the declaration of partial
invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance entitled Ordinance No. 743 shall be effective upon its passage and publication as provided
by law.
Enacted by the City Council as Ordinance No. 743 an ordinance of the City of Ammon on the 20 day of
November, 2025.
CITY OF AMMON
__________________________________
Sean Coletti, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss.
County of Bonneville )
I, JOANNA DAHM, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO DO HEREBY CERTIFY;
That the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Ordinance entitled,
ORDINANCE NO. 743
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 12 OF THE AMMON CITY CODE; REMOVING
RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS, PERMITTING, FEES, AND
PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
DATED this 20 day of November, 2025.
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Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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CITY OF AMMON
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 743
CITY OF AMMON
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING TITLE 5,
CHAPTER 12 OF THE AMMON CITY CODE; REMOVING
RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS, PERMITTING, FEES, AND
PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Corrected Ordinance No. 743, is available at the City Clerk’s Office, Ammon
City Office, 2135 S Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho.
ATTEST: CITY OF AMMON
_______________________________ __________________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk Sean Coletti, Mayor
I have reviewed the foregoing summary and believe that it provides a true and complete summary of
Corrected Ordinance #743 and that the summary provides adequate notice to the public of the contents of
this ordinance.
DATED this 20 day of November, 2025
________________________________
Scott Hall, City Attorney
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STEPS TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance 743
Step 1:
- Ordinance No. 743 is introduced by a City Council member and READ BY TITLE as follows:
ORDINANCE 743
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12
OF THE AMMON CITY CODE; REMOVING RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS,
PERMITTING, FEES, AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS AND
VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Step 2:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the
ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived.”
- Councilperson seconds:
“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on motion.
Step 3:
- Ordinance is read by title AGAIN by a Council member:
ORDINANCE 743
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO; AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12
OF THE AMMON CITY CODE; REMOVING RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS,
PERMITTING, FEES, AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS AND
VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Step 4:
- The Council member makes the following motion:
“I move the adoption of ordinance No. 743 and summary as an ordinance of the City of
Ammon on its third and final reading.”
- Councilperson seconds:
“I second the motion.”
- The City Clerk takes a roll call vote on the final adoption.
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Ammon City Council
November 20, 2025
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Acceptance of Canvass Results from Bonneville County Elections
Staff Presenting:
Joanna Dahm
Recommendation
- Accept Canvassing Results
Summary of Analysis
1. Election was November 4, 2025
2. The County handles all elections and results
3. The City Council needs to accept the canvass results according to state statute
Financial Impact
- No Financial Impact
Motion
I move to approve the November 4, 2025 Canvass Election Results
Attachments:
1. See the Canvass Election Results within the packet
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Ammon City Council
11/20/2025
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Approve Taylorview Lift Station Relocation Bid
Staff Presenting:
Morgan Stewart, City Engineer
Recommendation
- Staff recommends accepting the Knife River bid for the Taylorview Liftstation Relocation project
Summary of Analysis
1. According to state statute, a formal bid process was followed.
2. Based on the following criteria, Staff recommends accepting Knife River bid for Taylorview Lift
Station Relocation Project:
● Only bid
Financial Impact
-Will use funds from the Sewer Department (GL# 62-620-700) already allocated to this project.
Motion
“I move to accept the bid from Knife River for the Taylorview Lift Station Relocation Project in the
amount of $442,305.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract”
Attachments:
1. Bid Form
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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