HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmendment #7 Summary_01.28.26Zoning Ordinance Amendment #7
Effective Date 1/28/2026
General updates providing a clarification and/ or correction to an existing rule, such as a typographical, consistency, and cross reference revision are addressed in the following sections:
21-02.03(b)(3); 21-02.03(f)(1)(B - new); 21-05.02(f)(2)(D); 21-06.01(k)(7)(A)(iii); 21-06.01(l)(3)(A)(ii); 21-06.02(f)(12)(A)(i); 21-06.03(e); 21-06.03(j); 21-06.03(k); 21-07.03(d)(2); 21-07.04(e)
21-08.01(e)(8)(B); 21-08.01(g)(5); 21-08.02(h)(3); 21-08.02(i)(3); 21-09.01(l)(4)(c); 21-09.02(c)(4); 21-10.02(a)(10)(B); 21-10.02(a)(10)(C); 21-10.07(d)(1)(A); 21-12.07(f)(4)(A); 21-13.01(j)(2)
Standard Ordinance Sections Item Proposed Change Rationale
21-06.02(b)(4) new EV Charging Station Update Exempts free libraries and EV charging stations from accessory structure rules Modernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options.
21-06.02(e)Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings Eliminates accessory building limits in commercial and industrial districts Allow for more functional land use and consistent with the character of non-residential districts.
21-06.02(e)(2)EV Charging Station Update Exempts free libraries and EV charging stations from accessory structure rules and moves
from (e)(2) to (b)(4) Modernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options.
21-06.02(e)(3) new Accessory Buidlings Allow for Pergolas as long as criteria are met Avoids need for variances for this typical accessory type.
21-06.02(f)(24)(A)(v)Max height ground mounted solar energy system Increase max height ground mounted solar energy system from 12' to 18'Avoids need for variances for typical permit requests and to promote renewable energy. Also aligns with accessory
standards.
21-06.02(f)(27)Trash Enclosure Rewrite of the trash and recycling encosure rules, adding allowable alternatives to
enclosure requirements when not visible from street Provide clarity and allows for more cost-effective construction and administrative flexibility.
21-06.02(f)(4)(C)(i)Size of chicken coop 2 sq ft minimum floor area per chicken in a coop Creates consistency with Chapter 5, Animal Welfare regulations.
21-02.03(d)(2)(D)Building Stories and Rooftop Spaces Allow Zoning Administrator to waive stories standard for rooftop amenity spaces above 4
stories, conditions apply Allows for administrative flexibility and eliminates need for variance.
21-02.03(e)(1)Contextual Setback Allows Zoning Administrator to increase building frontage encroachment when a contextual
setback is applied Allows for contextual placement of building frontages.
21-02.03(f)(2) new Building Width definition Add a Building Width definition, including a Zoning Admnistrator waiver for the max width of
certain building types.Improves user understanding by more clearly stating existing rules for building standards.
21-03.01(h)Façade transparency in S1 Adds façade transparency in S1 - 10% front, 5% corner
21-03.02(h)Façade transparency in S2 Adds façade transparency in S2 - 10% front-ground, 5% corner-ground, 15% front & corner-
upper
21-08.01(c)(2)Building Entrance - Industrial Allow Zoning Administrator to waive front entrance requirement for I Industrial Allows for flexibility in building design.
21-08.01(e)(3)Façade Materials Allow CMUs that look like brick or stone Improves user understanding by providing a clarification and/ or correction to an existing rule. Also, allows for more
flexibility in use of currently available design materials.
21-02.03(f)(1)(C)Transparency - Half Story Zoning Administrator can reduce the required transparency by 50% for certain top floor
designs consistent with the architectural style Allows for administrative flexibility with regards to some common architectural styles.
21-03.01(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 5' in S1
21-03.02(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 5' in S2
21-03.03(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 5' in U1
21-03.04(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 5' in U2
21-03.05(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 3' in U3
21-03.06(g)Allow rear balcony encroachment of 3' in UF
21-04.04(f)Building Entrance - Industrial Allow Zoning Administrator to waive front entrance requirement for some uses in I Industrial Allows for flexibility in industrial building design.
21-04.04(g)Building Materials - Industrial Allow CMUs that look like brick or stone Creates more flexibility for industrial building design while maintaining quality.
21-08.02(e)(3)Building Height - Detached Home Allow detached homes in S2, U3, and UF to 3 stories
21-08.02(f)(3)Building Height - Cottage Court Allow cottage courts to 2 stories in S2, UF, U3 Districts
Building Height - Duplex Allow duplexes in S2, U3, and UF to 3 stories
Building Width - Duplex Allows duplexes up to 60' in S1 & S2 Supports ease of duplex development on larger suburban lots.
Building Height - Stacked Flats Removes minimum height for stacked flats Removes an unneccssary restriction on building design.
Building Width - Stacked Flats Increases S2 and DT Stacked Flats building width from 120' to 250', and all other districts to
150'Allow for flexibility in building design for elevator buildings and larger suburban lots.
Building Width - Shop Increases DT Shop building widths from 150' to 250' max Aligns better with the size of Downtown lots.
Building Type - Shop Reduces façade minimum height from 16' to 12' in UF Allows for district appropriate façade heights.
21-08.03(d)(2)Building Frontage Clarifies how a stoop is connected and elevated to the sidewalk in relation to the parcel States rule more explicitly to meet ordinance intent.Accessory StandardsBuilding Design & Measurements21-08.02(j)(3)
21-08.02(k)(3)
Allows for increased detached home heights consistent with district building standards.
Creates more appealing residential building designs
Balcony Encroachment Removes an unneccssary restriction on building design.
21-08.02(g)(3)Building Standards
21-03.03(d)U1 Lot Width 20' min. Footnote - *Lot Width minimum may be 20' for attached dwellings Supports ease of development of for-sale duplexes in urban districts.
21-03.06(f)UF Max. Square Footage Increase total retail and service use area to 5000 sf Creates more flexibility for non-residential development in UF. Eases reuse of existing neighborhood business
buildings.
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.
21-03.01(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.02(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.03(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.04(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.05(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.06(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.07(j)(footnote 1)
21-03.08(j)(footnote 1)
21-04.01(j)(footnote 1)
21-04.02(j)(footnote 1)
21-04.03(j)(footnote 1)
21-04.04(j)(footnote 1)
21-09.01(d)(table 21-09A)Revises tree sizes - 1.75" caliper new shade tree. 1.5" caliper new ornamental tree
21-09.01(g) new Ground Cover Adds ground cover requirement and prohibits use of artificial turf in areas seen from the
street, including front/corner yard and tree lawn
21-09.01(k)(4) new Alternate Landscape Plan Allow for use of artificial turf with Zoning Administrator approval
21-09.02(c)(5)Permits Zoning Administrator to allow 6' max fence height for schools and daycare centers Improves public safety for vulnerable populations.
21-09.05(a)(1)Apply Clear Sight Area to tall fences at intersection of alleys Supports increased public safety.
21-07.03(d)(4)Minimum Lot Width for Curb Cut Creates a 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 and to minimize the need for curb cuts.
21-07.03(e)(1)Parking Space Widths Allows Zoning Administrator to reduce parking dimensions up to one foot Allows for design flexibility on smaller urban parcels.
21-03.07(c) Principal Uses
21-03.08(c) Principal Uses
21-06.01(k)(11)Change section heading to Gas/Fuel Station
21-06.01(k)(11)(A)Add EV charging stations to fuel station standards
21-06.01(k)(21)(A)(iii)Minimum Lot Size for Auto Sales Add 120'x180' minimum lot size for Auto Sales Ensure adequate space for required site development standards.
21-06.01(k)(22)(A)(ii)Outdoor vehicle storage Reduces allowed storage time from 30 days to 14 days for unregistered or salvaged vehicles
for districts other than I Enhances urban aesthetics and property values, but also addresses potential public safety issues.
21-06.01(k)(7)(A)(vii)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)(A)(iii)Home Occupation Adds a operating hours restriction from 7am to 9pm Restricts the operating hours of home-based businesses to minimize disturbance to neighbors.
21-06.02(f)(12)(A)(vi)Home Occupation Adds clarification that the entrance cannot face the street Makes a reasonable accommodation of home-based businesses.
21-09.01(n)(2)(table 21-09B)EV Charging Station Update Change use name to Gas/Fuel Station Modernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options.District Standards21-06.02(f)(12)(B)
21-06.02(f)(12)(C)Landscape or FenceModernize rules to align with vehicle fueling options.EV Charging Station Update
Change use name to Gas/Fuel Station
Home Occupation
Home Occupation
Update and reformat examples of prohibited and permitted home occupations and align
specific uses to use types listed in the Principle Uses table 21-06AParking/ AccessPrincipal UsesRevises existing tree caliper from 2" to 1.75"
Creates consistency with revised tree ordinance Chapter 19.
Fence Height
Clarifies that natural materials should be used for ground cover while allowing for administrative flexibility with regards
to use of artificial turf.
Trees
Modernize home-based business rules to align with current economy.
Update and reformat examples of prohibited and permitted home occupations and align
specific uses to use types listed in the Principle Uses table 21-06A Modernize home-based business rules to align with current economy.
21-10.01(TABLE 21-10A)Temporary Signs for a Non-Residential Use Increase max size for Temporary Signs for a Non-Residential Use size from 24 square feet to
32 square feet Allows for common sign size.
21-10.02(a)(13)Open Signs Permit open signs to be illuminated Current code bans illuminated open signs.
21-10.04(b)Sign Height Sign height is measured from natural grade Creates consistency with other similar rules.
21-10.05(d)(5)(A)Allows roof signs in I Creates consistency with other similar districts.
21-10.05(d)(7)(C)Delete second-floor sign rule Eliminate need for variances and allows for flexibility in sign placement.
21-03.08(c) Principal Uses table New Special Exception - Beer/Wine/Liquor Sales &
Tobacco/Hookah/Vaping
Add Special Exception for Beer/Wine/Liquor Sales in DT district; Add Special Exception for
Tobacco/Hookah/Vaping in DT district Allows further review of uses, including limiting proximity to sensitive areas like schools and homes.
21-04.03(b) Principal Uses table Allows further review of uses, including limiting proximity to sensitive areas like schools and homes.
21-04.04(b) Principal Uses table Allows further review of uses, including limiting proximity to sensitive areas like schools and homes.
21-06.01(Table 21-06A)New Special Exceptions - Gas, Liquor, Tobacco uses
Add Special Exception for Beer/Wine/Liquor Sales in DT, C, & I districts; Add Special
Exception for Tobacco/Hookah/Vaping in DT, C, & I districts; Add Special Exception for Gas
Stations in C & I districts and change use name to Gas/Fuel Station; Remove Special
Exception requirement for new construction U1 Duplex
Allows further review of uses, including limiting proximity to sensitive areas like schools and homes.Special ExceptionSignsAdd Special Exception for Gas Stations in C & I districts and change use name to Gas/Fuel
Station; Add Special Exception for Beer/Wine/Liquor Sales in C & I districts
On Premise Signs
New Special Exception - Gas Stations