80-25 Amending Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code to Make Miscellaneous Changes for Clarification and Consistency to Simplify Development Process and to Achieve Higher Quality Development (Third Substitute)

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L o 21-03.08(d) DT Minimum Lot Width Reduces DT minimum lot width to 15' Supports ease of development,especially for townhouses,in urban districts. b e § 21-05.02(g)(1)new NNZO Owner Occupancy Requirement Adds rule In S1,Ul that a property owner must live on premises when there is an ADU. Adds rule to NNZO duet°concerns over short term rentals. 21-03.010)(footnote 1) 21-03.02)J)(footnote 1) 21-03.03)j)(footnote 1) 21.03.04(J))fontnote 1) 21-03.05(j)(footnote 1) 21-03.060)(footnote 1) Revises existing tree caliper from 2'to 1.75" 21-03.07(1)(foomote l) Trees Creates consistency with revised tree ordinance Chapter 19. 21-03.081j)(footnote 1) 21-04.01(J)(footnote 1) 21-04.020)(footnote 1) 21-04.031j((footnote 1) 21-04.S49)(footnote 1) 21-09.01(d)(iable 21-09A) Revises tree sizes-1.75"caliper new shade tree.1.5"caliper new ornamental tree Adds ground cover requirement and prohibits use of artificial turf in areas seen from the 21-09.01(gl new Ground Cover street,Including front/corner yard and tree lawn Clarifies that natural materials should be used for ground cover while allowing for administrative flendbility with regards 21-09.01(k)(4)new Alternate Landscape Plan Allow for use of artificial turfwith Zoning Administrator approval to use of artificial tort. 21-09.02)c)(5) Fence Heigh Permits Zoning Administrator to allow 6'max fence height for schools and daycare centers Improves public safety for vulnerable populations. 21-09.05(ag1) Apply Clear Sight Area to tall fences at Intersection of alleys Supports Increased public safety. ft 21-07.03(0)(4) Minimum Lot Width for Curb Cm Createsa 30'minimum lot width to get a curb cut(15'under a shared driveway condition) Ensures that the city does not have garage dominated streetscapes aret to minknize the need for curbcuts. ri Y 21-07.03(e)11) Parking SpaceWldtris Allows Zoning Administrator to reduce parking dimensions Ito one foot Allows for design flexibility on smaller urban parcels. 21-03.07(c)Principal Uses Change use name to Gas/Fuel Station 21-03.08(c)Pnncipal 115es EV Charging Station Update - . Modernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options. 21-06.01(k)(11) Change section heading to Gas/Fuel Station 21-06.01(k)(11)(A) Add EV chargingstadons to fuel station standards 21-06.01(k)(21)(Agili) Minimum Lot Size for Auto Sales Add 120'x180'minimum lot size for Auto Sales Ensure adequate space for required site development standards. 21-06.O11kH2211AM0 Outdoor vehicle storage Reduces allowed storage time from 30 days to 14 days for unregistered or salvaged vehicles Enhances urban aesthetics and pro tor districts other than perty vetoes.but also addresses potential public safety issues. 21-06.01(k)(7)(ANvii) Drive-Through Facility Delete requirement for one waiting space after pick-up window Unneccessary rule since parking is allowed In front. 21-06.01(k)Diagram Captions EV Charging Station Update Change gas station diagram captions to"Gas/Fuel station._" Modernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options. 21-06.02(f)(12)(A1(Iip Home Occupation Adds a operating hours restriction from 7am to 9pm Restricts the operating hours of home-based businesses to minimize disturbance to neighbors. 21-06.020)(12)(A)(vi) Home Occupation Adds clarification that the entrance cannot face the street Makes a reasonable accommodation of home-based businesses. 21-06.0210(12KB) Home Occupation Update and reformat examples of prohibited and permitted home occupations Modernize home-based business rules to align with current economy. 21-06.02(fl(12$C) Home Occupation Update and reformat examples of prohibited and permitted home occupations Modernize home-based business rules to align with current economy. 21-09.01(n)(2)(table21-098) EV Charging Station Update Change use name to Gas/Fuel Station Modernize rules to align with vehicle tsebngoptiorrs.