Item 9: Ordinance on Minor Code Amendments

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ORDINANCE A (c) For purposes of calculating net density, the acreage of land considered part of the residential use shall exclude public [property, including] and private streets and alleys, public parks, and other public facilities. In calculating the minimum net density required for a specific lot or development site, the planning director shall round down to the previous whole number. In calculating the maximum net density allowed for a specific lot or development site less than 13,500 square feet in area, the planning director shall round up to the next whole number for fractions of .75 or above and round down for fractions below .75. In calculating the maximum net density allowed for a specific lot or development site 13,500 square feet or greater in area, the planning director shall round up to the next whole number. At the request of the developer, the acreage also may exclude natural or historic resources. For purposes of this section, natural resources include those designated for protection in an adopted plan and the area within natural resources protection or conservation setbacks that have been applied to the development site. For purposes of this section, historic resources include historic property and resources identified in an official local inventory as “primary” or “secondary.” It may also include additional natural or historic resources upon approval of the planning director. (3) Building Height. (a) In the R-3 and R-4 zone, the maximum building height shall be limited to 30 feet for that portion of the building located within 50 feet from the abutting boundary of, or directly across an alley from, land zoned R-1. (b) An additional 7 feet of building height is allowed for roof slopes of 6:12 or steeper in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones. (13)Fences. (b) Location and Heights. 1. Fences up to 42 inches in height are permitted within the required front yard setback. For corner lots or double frontage lots, a fence between 42 inches and 6 feet in height is permitted within one of the two front yard setbacks, so long as for corner lots, this fence cannot extend past a line created by an extension of the front wall of the dwelling. (See Figure 9.2751(13)(b)1.) 2. Fences up to 6 feet in height are permitted within the required interior yard setback. 3. The height of fences that are not located within the required setback areas is the same as the regular height limits of the zone. 4. Fences must meet the standards in EC 9.6780 Vision Clearance Area. Section 10. The Small Lot entry, Duplex Lot entry, and Triplex Lot entry of the Lot Area Minimum section, and the Lot Frontage and Lot Width standards in Table Ordinance - 7