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MEMORANDUM
TO: Daryl Morey
FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP
DATE: 14 January 2016
RE: Lakeville — Zoning Ordinance Update
TPC FILE: 135.01
BACKGROUND
The Planning Department initiates an annual review of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Ordinance and/or City Code to address issues identified in the course of ongoing administration
of the City's development regulations and review of development applications. A work session
has been scheduled for 21 January 2016 to discuss the list of topics compiled by City staff in
2015 and receive direction from the Planning Commission as to possible amendments.
ANALYSIS
Electronic Signs. The Planning Commission recommended and the City Council adopted
amendments to the Sign Ordinance in 2012 making allowance for electronic dynamic display
signs. The allowance for dynamic display signs was established in two ways; within the Zoning
Ordinance outlining the location and physical performance standards for dynamic signs and
within the City Code requiring a business license and establishing operational standards for the
signs. To date, there have been 11 dynamic display signs approved by City staff, but only seven
have been installed.
When the dynamic display regulations were adopted, the Planning Commission indicated its
intent that these provisions would be reviewed from time -to -time to evaluate their
implementation and administration. The Economic Development Commission (EDC) recently
initiated their own discussion of the dynamic display regulations at their meeting on 24
November 2015, following the installation of a dynamic display sign at a business owned by a
member of the EDC. The focus of these discussions was on the operational standards
adopted in Section 3-22-7 of the City Code, and specifically the limit on the change of the
display to once per minute. The question being raised by the EDC is if the performance
standards established by the City Code allow for businesses to maximize the technology
available for dynamic display signs.
Section 3-22-1 of the City Code outlines the purpose for establishing the operational
performance standards for dynamic display signs. Dynamic display signs, because of their
technology, are highly visible and have great potential for attracting and holding attention
making them very effective for businesses to use for identification, as well as advertising
purposes. At the same time, the visibility and attraction of dynamic display signs creates a
potential distraction to drivers on adjacent streets and also may be seen as negatively effecting
desired community aesthetics. To this end, the operational provisions established in Section
3-22-7 of the City Code seeks to balance the interests of both the business with a dynamic
display sign and that of the City to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
In developing the provisions allowing for dynamic display signs, the Planning Commission held
several work sessions in 2012 and received input from local businesses regarding their intended
use of dynamic display signs. The EDC and Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
recommended a 30 second rate of change for the display. The primary function of the dynamic
display sign was to advertise products or product specials to passing traffic on abutting streets
that could be easily updated and changed to include multiple messages. The physical
regulations adopted as Section 11-23-15.T of the Zoning Ordinance reflect the input of the local
businesses and allow the use of a 40 square foot, 15 foot tall dynamic display sign in the C-2 or
C-3 Districts, located in a yard abutting an arterial or major collector street. Operationally, the
dynamic display is allowed to change once every minute and there are also provisions
regulating brightness of the display established in Section 3-22-7 of the City Code.
The function of the time limit on changes for the dynamic display sign is to minimize the
number of separate messages a passing vehicle will be exposed to so as to limit potential driver
distraction to not more than one complete or two partial messages. With the requirement that
dynamic display signs be located in yards abutting major collector or arterial streets, it is
assumed that passing traffic would typically be within a minimum 40 miles per hour speed
zone. At 40 miles per hour, a vehicle moves approximately 59 feet per second. A vehicle
approaching a dynamic display sign at 40 miles per hour would need to be more than 3,600 feet
away from the sign to experience more than one display change based on the current limit of
one display change per minute.
Because the City Code allows dynamic display signs to include both text and graphics, there is a
wide range of information that could be conveyed by the sign by each individual user. The
effectiveness of any sign will be based on its legibility for the viewer to make out symbols and
readability for the viewer to understand what the sign is communicating. The Federal Highway
Administration recommends that no change occur more frequently than every four seconds
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based on the minimum time needed for a driver to understand and comprehend a message
they are viewing on even the streets with the slowest posted speed limits. Information from the
American Planning Association Planning Advisory Service publication Context -Sensitive Signage
Design (June 2001) indicates the minimum required legibility distances for a sign would be as
follows for various speeds:
Speed
MRLD
Travel
Distance/Sec.
Interval
30mph.
240 ft.
44 ft./sec.
5.5 sec.
35mph.
280 ft.
51 ft./sec.
5.5 sec.
40mph.
320 ft.
59 ft./sec.
5.4 sec.
45mph.
360 ft.
66 ft./sec.
5.5 sec.
50mph.
400 ft.
73 ft./sec.
5.5 sec.
55mph.
440 ft.
81 ft./sec.
5.4 sec.
Source: American Planning Association, TPC
The information in the table above establishes a minimum limit on the frequency of display
times of six seconds to minimize the number of display changes to one or portions of two
messages a viewer would be able to see and understand while passing a dynamic display sign.
This information would be for a sign developed to maximize legibility and readability for which
there are many variables as to the design of the sign content, which the City does not regulate.
Therefore, the Planning Commission may consider six seconds to be the minimum time interval
to be allowed, while considering a longer period to account for potential lower quality in the
design of the sign display from a legibility and readability perspective effecting traffic. City staff
is seeking direction as to the possible reduction in the time interval of changes allowed for
dynamic display signs between the current limit of one minute and consideration of the EDC
and Lakeville Chamber of Commerce's original recommendation of 30 seconds, or possibly as
low as six seconds.
Interim Use Permit. Section 11-5-1 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the purpose for the
use of interim use permits to make allowance for uses on a temporary basis, allow uses
currently acceptable but that are not anticipated to be in the future, or allow uses anticipated
to be appropriate in the future based on the Comprehensive Plan to be established in a manner
compatible with present day uses. The City has also utilized interim uses within the Zoning
Ordinance to allow for uses that will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
compatible with surrounding uses based on the elements of a specific use/property, such as
keeping of animals not specified by the Zoning Ordinance or outdoor sales or outdoor storage
for specific commercial and industrial businesses. The termination provisions for interim use
permits outlined in Section 11-5-7 allow the City to establish that the allowance of the interim
use ends upon any change in circumstance for an approved interim use including cessation of
the use, change in occupancy, or other circumstance that may change the character of the
interim use. This latter use of interim use permits is not adequately reflected in the purpose
statements for interim uses in Section 11-5-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, which is proposed to be
amended to include the following:
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D. To allow a use is prpsently judged to be acggptable by the dt3Lcogncil
based on the characteristics and circumstances of the specific location.
rroperty_,Qr use for which the interim use permit is n=osed such that the
use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. com lies with the
rQquirements of the Zoning nance and is compatible with s din
land uses, which may be effected as a result of any change to the nature of
the interim use or existing uses and development in the area.
Exterior Building Materials. Section 11-17-9.D of the Zoning Ordinance specifies exterior
building requirements for commercial, office and institutional uses. The provision includes
reference to use of varied exterior materials for the "fagade" of the building, which can be
defined as applying only to the front elevation of a structure. To clarify this provision as
applicable to all exterior walls of a building, the following amendment is proposed:
D. Commercial, Office And Institutional Uses: The exterior of commercial,
office and institutional buildings shall include a variation in building
materials and forms to be distributed throughout the eadegLc=h ext
elevation and coordinated into the design of the structure to create an
architecturally balanced appearance and shall comply with the following
requirements:
1. Commercial districts (except O -P district):
a. The exterior building finish shall use at least three (3) grade
A materials.
b. The exterior building finish shall be composed of at least
sixty five percent (65%) grade A materials; not more than
thirty five percent (35%) grade B or grade C material and
not more than ten percent (10%) grade D materials.
2. O -P district uses and all institutional uses regardless of zoning
district:
a. The exterior building finish shall be composed of at least
sixty five percent (65%) grade A materials and/or integral
color architecturally precast concrete panels with a form
liner, tooled, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or cast
stone type finish, not more than thirty five percent (35%)
other grade B and grade C materials and not more than ten
percent (10%) grade D materials.
3. All sidesexterior elevations of the principal and ani? accessory
structures are to have essentially the same or coordinated
harmonious exterior finish tr-eatmer�t.
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Yard Encroachments. Section 11-17-11.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance allows cantilevered
building sections without a foundation to encroach up to two feet into a required setback. The
provision currently limits the cantilevered building section to being not more than 10 feet wide,
which reflects the intent to accommodate elements such as chimneys or decorative features.
1. Cantilever building sections without a foundation and supported
only by one wall of the structure, building elements supported by a
foundation including chimneys, flues, leaders, sills, pilasters,
lintels and other ornamental features up to ten feet (10) in width,
and cornices, eaves, gutters, and the like may project not more than
two feet (2') into a yard.
However, home building has evolved such that the cantilevers for gas fireplaces may include
media space and cantilevers can be used to provide efficient space expansion for individual
rooms within a house. Under these circumstances, the current 10 foot limit on the width of
the cantilever may be overly restrictive (and somewhat arbitrary) and the Planning Commission
may want to consider the following options:
Remove the limit on the width of the cantilever building section to allow maximum
opportunity to utilize such elements.
Increase the width of the cantilever to 12, 16, 18 or 20 feet to increase opportunity to
use these elements.
Sport Courts. Section 11-18-7.1-1 of the Zoning Ordinance was amended in 2010 to establish
performance standards applicable to sport courts. Questions raised regarding the
implementation of these provisions, specifically installation of permanent fixtures and optional
installation of fences or lighting, necessitates changes to ensure the intent of the requirements
are interpreted accurately as follows:
H. Sport Courts: Accessory outdoor recreation surface areas with penia
fixes permanently affixed recreation ui ment that am e
enclosed by fence} or that may include exterior lighting shall be subject to
the following provisions:
1. Location: The sport court shall be allowed only within the rear
yard, shall not encroach within any drainage or utility easement,
and shall comply with the following setbacks:
a. Side lot line abutting a public right of way: Thirty feet
(30').
b. Interior side lot line: Ten feet (10').
C. Rear lot line: Ten feet (101).
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2. Fencing:
a. Fencing enclosing the sport court shall be integral green,
brown or black color mesh fabric or similar material or
vinyl coated chainlink with a minimum opacity of seventy
five percent (75%).
b. The maximum height of the fence shall be six feet (6)
unless located within the buildable area of the lot or at least
ten feet (10') from the rear lot line where a maximum
height of eight feet (8') shall be allowed.
C. The fence shall be located within five feet (51) of the sport
court surface.
3. Exterior Lighting:
a. Illumination of the sport court shall comply with the
provisions of section 11-16-17 of this title.
b. The sport court shall not be illuminated between the hours
of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M.
or at other times when not in use.
C. Light fixtures illuminating the sport court shall be within
five feet (5) of the surface.
d. Light fixtures shall not be mounted to a height greater than
fifteen feet (15') and shall be downcast with a ninety degree
(90°) horizontal cutoff.
e. All electrical wiring shall be located underground.
Accessory Buildings. The Zoning Ordinance was amended in 2010 to include the RS -4 Single
Family Residential Zoning District to provide for a smaller urban single family lot standard. The
allowance of single family lots within the RST -2, RM -1, RM -2, RH-1 and RH-2 Districts were also
amended at that time to mirror the standards of the RS -4 District. The table included in Section
11-18-9.D.1 of the Zoning Ordinance establishing allowances for accessory buildings and
garages by Zoning District needs to be amended such that the standards for single family uses
within the RST -2, RM -1, RM -2, RH-1 and 111-1-2 Districts are consistent with that allowed in the
RS -4 District:
D. Area Limitations:
1. Except for agricultural buildings on farms, as provided for by subsection
D2 of this section, or as expressly permitted by conditional use permit, the
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combination of accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed either of
the following area limitations per unit or the total gross floor area of the
principal structure, whichever is least:
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Percentage Of Minimum Lot Area
Maximum Allowable
Zoning
That May Be Occupied By The
Floor Area Per Unit
District
Use
Accessory Building
(Square Feet)
A -P
All uses Not applicable
Not applicable
--[RA
Single-family 2 percent
8,712
RS -1
Fsingle-family
10 percent
2,000
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RS -2
Single-family
F 10 percent
1,500
RS -3
Single-family
10 percent 1,100 (interior lot)
1,250 (corner lot)
10 percent 938 (interior lot)
RS -4
Single-family
1,125 (corner lot)
RS -CBD
Single-family
10 percent
840 (interior lot)
1,008 (corner lot)
10 percent
RST -1
Single-family
1,500
Two-family
10 percent
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750
RST -2
Single-family
10 percent
1 1 nn offte..ior- let)
1,260(c Of 101"
93 8 (interior lot)
1 1.25 (corner lot)
Detached
10 percent
750
townhomes
Two-family
10 percent
750
RM -1 and
Single-family 10 percent
!,100 (iat , ier let)
RM -2
1,250 (.,.,...er leo
938 (interior lotl
1,125 (corner lot)
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Two-family F percent
Townhouse 10 percent
750
750
Single-family 10 percent
RH-1 and
1, 10
RH-20
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750
Additionally, a question was raised as to whether the City should allow the area of an attached
garage for a single family dwelling to be up to 1,100 square feet with a limit on the width of the
garage facing a public street. Increasing the maximum square footage in this manner would
allow opportunity for up to a four car garage with the fourth stall provided in tandem
arrangement. A draft provision for consideration by the Planning Commission follows:
X. For single family dwellings on interior lots within the RS -4. RST -2. RM -1,
RM -2 R_H-1 an H-2 District the maximum area of an ttach ara e
may be increased to one thousand one hundred (1100) square feet
provided_ that the maximum width of the attached garage facing the
public street shall be thirty six feet (36').
Fence Permits. Section 11-21-5.A of the Zoning Ordinance currently requires approval by the
Zoning Administrator for any fence under seven feet in height and a building permit for any
fence seven feet or greater in height constructed upon a property. City staff believes that the
requirement for approval of a fence less than seven feet in height upon any portion of lot is
unnecessary and that review by the Zoning Administrator should only be required for fences
constructed in front yards and buffer yards, and boundary line fences. The following
amendment of Section 11-21-5.A to limit the approvals required for fences and Section 11-21-
5.A to define boundary line fences within the Zoning Ordinance is proposed:
A. Approval Required: No person except on a farm and related to agricultural
uses shall hereafter construct or cause to be constructed or erected within
the city any fence without first making an application for and securing
approval by the zoning administrator or their designee in accordance with
section 11-8-5 of this title for fences not exceeding seven feet (T) in
height constructed within a front yard, within a Yard subject to the buffer
ar -uirements of Section 1-21-9.E of this file or boundary line
fgwes'f a building permit shall be required for fences greater-
feet (T) in height or greater.
B. LeeatieTBoundary Line Fences: Fences constructed at the limits of a
property shall comply with the following=provisions:
Fences, including footings, shall be located entirely upon the
private property for which the administrative approval or building
permit has been issued.
2. The owner of the property on which a fence exists or is proposed
to be constructed is responsible for verifying their property lines
by:
a. Locating their property irons; or
b. If the property lines cannot be located:
(1) The zoning administrator or the building official
may require the owner of property upon which a
fence now exists, or may require any property
owner proposing to construct a fence to establish
the boundary lines of the property by a survey
thereof to be made by a registered land surveyor; or
(2) The owner of property upon which a fence now
exists, or the property owner on which the fence is
to be constructed and the owner(s) of the adjoining
properties enter into an agreement regarding the
location of the fence to be recorded with the titles of
the respective properties, subject to approval of an
administrative permit.
3. No fences shall be placed on or extend into public rights of way or
onto public property.
4. Fences in easements shall not impede the flow of water. If the city
needs to utilize the easement, the fence will be removed and
relocated at the expense of the property owner.
Swimming Pools. Section 11-21-5.G.4 of the Zoning Ordinance requires an in -ground
swimming pool to have a 10 foot setback from any building or structure within the same lot.
The intent of the provision is to maintain a walkable perimeter at the edge of the pool for
safety. City staff has encountered situations were a deck will be proposed to cantilever over
this 10 foot area. Provided that sufficient vertical clearance exists below the deck, this situation
does not create a safety hazard. Also, City staff has found the 10 foot setback to be difficult in
terms of space constraints. A reduced setback of five feet (or even three feet) would be
sufficient to provide the horizontal area needed for access to all sides of the swimming pool.
City staff recommends the following amendment:
4. In all residential districts, swimming pools and any attached or
functionally related deck that is more than thirty inches (30") above grade
shall:
s. —,.Be set back ten feet (10') from all adjoining lots eM4, except for
fences and pump enclosures -
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b. Be located at least tenfiye feet (4&5) away from any other building
or structure on the same lot and shall et be located -a
decks or other
structures attached to the principal building may cantilever over
this setback ro i there is a minimum of eighA feet 8' f
vertical clearame between the ade at the edgQ of the smmmmg
pool and the lowest portion of the canfilQyffed structure,
C. SvAffm3ifig pools shat Not be permitted in a front yard or in the
area between the street right of way and the minimum required
building side yard setback line, and shall not be located within a
drainage or mfility easement or reauired buffer
Freeway Corridor Signs. The City has established regulations within Section 11-23-19.G of the
Zoning Ordinance designating a Freeway Corridor District for signs along the 1-35 corridor. The
freeway corridor district allows for an increase in area for wall signs and an increase in height
and area for freestanding signs intended to provide increased opportunity for visibility of
businesses from 1-35. For the wall signs, Section 11-23-19.G.1.b of the Zoning Ordinance
specifies that the wall signs may be installed on two facades of the principal building for corner
or through lots. This language mirrors that of the sign allowances for commercial and
industrial districts outside of the freeway corridor district where the signs are intended to be
viewed from adjacent streets.
An issue was identified in review of the signage plan for the Candlewood Suites approved for
development at the southwest quadrant of CSAH 70 and 1-35. The location of the Candlewood
Suites is within the freeway corridor district but is such that facades of the building relative to
the adjacent streets would not allow for placement of wall signs so as to be visible from 1-35
under the current Zoning Ordinance. To address this situation, which will likely occur at other
locations within the freeway corridor district due to its boundaries, City staff recommends the
following revision of Section 11-23-19.G.1.b(1) and Section 11-23-19.G.1.b(3)(B)(i) of the zoning
Ordinance:
b. Wall, Canopy, Or Marquee Sign:
(1) For single occupancy buildings, not more than one1lwall,
canopy, or marquee sign shall be permitted on one facade
fronting a public street, except in the case of a comer lot or
through lot where wall signs may be installed on two (2)
facade at least one f 11 of which must face a
public street and the other may face a public street or be
located so as to be visible from I-35. or—as well as
secondary signs as may be allowed by subsection G1b(3) of
this section.
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(2) The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet, except as may be allowed by subsection
Glb(3) of this section.
(3) Single occupancy building or individual tenant space with a
gross floor area of forty five thousand (45,000) square feet
or more:
(A) Sign Area:
(i) The area of one individual sign shall not
exceed four hundred forty (440) square feet.
(ii) If a second sign is allowed for a single
occupancy building or individual tenant with
a gross floor area of forty five thousand
(45,000) square feet or urger by subsection
Glb(1) of this section, the area of the second
individual sign shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet.
(iii) The area of individual signs for single
occupancy buildings or individual tenant
spaces with a gross floor area of one
hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or
larger shall not exceed six hundred (600)
square feet.
(B) Secondary Signs:
(i) Additional secondary wall signs shall be
allowed on one facade either fronting a
public street,that is the front entry of the
principal buildin r that is vi ' e from I-
35.
(ii) The total area of all secondary wall signs
shall not exceed one hundred forty four
(144) square feet and the area of any one
secondary wall sign shall not exceed seventy
two (72) square feet.
Animals. Section 11-35-3 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes allowances and performance
standards for keeping of animals. Keeping of house pets (including up to three dogs) is allowed
as a permitted use in all residential and agriculture/rural zoning districts and keeping farm
animals (including horses) is allowed in agriculture/rural zoning districts. For animals not
defined as either house pets or farm animals, Section 11-35-3.1) of the Zoning Ordinance
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provides for approval of an interim use permit to allow keeping of other animals. The City
processed an application to allow keeping of a falcon under this provision in 2015. Question
was raised whether specific performance standards should be included under Section 11-35.3.D
of the Zoning Ordinance to address potential issues with keeping of animals other than house
pets or farm animals where currently allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning
Commission may consider the following alternatives:
Establish performance standards (in addition to the general requirements applicable to
all interim uses specified in Section 11-5-5 of the Zoning Ordinance upon which the
application for interim use permit must demonstrate compliance such as:
o Documentation of required state/federal permits to keep the animal.
o Provision of adequate facilities for housing the animal.
o Details regarding any manure or waste handling provisions.
o Ability to impose setback requirements as part of the IUP to maintain compatibility
with surrounding land uses.
o Limits or the ability to impose limits on the number of animals allowed to be kept
under an IUP based on the specific type and characteristics of the animal.
Repeal the ability to apply for an interim use permit to allow keeping of animals other
than those specified by the Zoning Ordinance.
Detached Townhouse Setbacks. The Planning Commission recently discussed the issue of side
yard setback requirements between detached townhomes as part of the Kenwood Hills PUD.
Beyond the requirements applicable to that specific development as part of a PUD District, the
Planning Commission noted the need to consider the appropriate setbacks for detached
townhomes within the RST -2, RM -1, RM -2, RH-1 and RH-2 Districts.
The Zoning Ordinance establishes a minimum setback of 20 feet between detached townhouse
buildings. The intent of the minimum 20 foot setback between detached townhouse buildings
is to establish adequate separation between structures to minimize visual crowding and provide
open spaces within higher density developments (compared with single family neighborhoods).
The performance standards for the RST -2 District were adopted with the Zoning Ordinance
update in 2000. In 2010, the City established the RS -4, Single Family Residential District to
provide for a more compact, traditional single family neighborhood with 70 foot minimum lot
widths and seven foot side yard setbacks. In consideration of the side yard setbacks required in
the RS -4 District, the City may reconsider the setbacks between buildings for detached
townhouses. A reduction in the setback between buildings for detached townhouses would
allow opportunity for greater density within these developments for low and medium density
development identified on the 2030 Land Use Plan. Greater density in areas not designated for
low density residential uses aides the City in realizing the goals and policies of the
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Comprehensive Plan, making it possible for lower density single family development to
continue to be the primary residential land use in the City. City staff recommends the
following amendment to allow a 14 foot setback between detached townhomes (while
maintaining a 20 foot setback for attached dwelling units:
a. Minimum setback between buildings within the same base lot
preliminary platted after April 5, 2004,
1 Detached townhous • Fourteen feet 14'
2 Townhouses: Twenty feet (20').
Schools in O -R Districts. The Zoning Ordinance allows public and private educational
institutions in residential districts (as well as the P -OS District) and adult education facilities in
commercial districts. The O -R District allows for instructional classes as a permitted use and
preschool, daycare and adult education facilities as a conditional use. As a transitional district
between residential and commercial or industrial areas, accommodating public and private
education facilities within the O -R District would be appropriate. City staff recommends
amending Section 11-70-7 of the Zoning Ordinance to include public and private education
facilities as follows:
K. Public and Private educational institutions limited to accredited eltnentarv,
middle or junior high schools.
Convenience Food Uses. Section 11-2-3 of the Zoning Ordinance defines fast food uses as
"Restaurant (Convenience)", which includes drive-in and drive-through facilities. The sections
establishing allowed conditional uses in the C-2, C-3, and C -CBD Districts states "Drive-in and
convenience food establishments". City staff recommends amending the conditional use
sections of the C-2, C-3, and C -CBD Districts to be consistent with the definition established for
convenience food restaurants in Section 11-2-3 of the Zoning Ordinance:
X. Drive in and eenvenienee food establislunR t s con ni ce ,
provided that:
Community Gardens. The City received a request from a business within the Airlake Industrial
Park to incorporate a community garden within their site. The community garden would be
secondary to the principal use of the property and not necessarily be maintained by the
management/employees of the business. The Planning Commission may consider amending
the Zoning Ordinance to include community gardens as an accessory use for institutional,
commercial and/or industrial properties. City staff would recommend that allowance of
community gardens be allowed as permitted accessory use within the P -OS, C-2, C-3, O -P, 1-1
and 1-2 Districts subject to performance standards including:
to Location in a side or rear yard.
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The garden would be subject to setback requirements for accessory buildings and may
not encroach into any drainage and utility easement.
■ Fences must comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
■ Access to the garden must be internal to the site utilizing driveways and off-street
parking areas that comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in terms of
surfacing and curb.
CONCLUSION
City staff is seeking input and direction regarding the Zoning Ordinance update topics outlined
herein prior to drafting of formal amendments for consideration at a public hearing to be
scheduled for a future Planning Commission meeting date.
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