Item 4: Public Hearing on Ordinance on Minor Land Use Code Amendments

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9.0500 "Vision clearance area" The definition explains how to Include the dimension of 35 (j) definition regarding dimensions determine the vision clearance feet in the definition to coincide triangle but doesn't denote that with the figure. the triangle legs are 35' long. 9.2160 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) CUP requirement excessive Allow RV sales in C-2 zone as required for RV sales in C-2 compared to other similar uses a permitted use consistent with zone which are permitted outright auto-related uses. @ (i.e. auto and motorcycle sales, auto repair, service stations). RV issues addressed through commercial design standards. CUP process in these cases doesn't add value. 9.2161(1) C-llimitation of 5,000 square Code is unclear if 5,000 sq. ft. Clarify that the limitation only (j) . feet of floor area per tenant as it limitation applies to new applies to new buildings in C-l, relates to existing buildings tenants in existing buildings so as to enable tenant reuse of which already exceed 5,000 sq existing building. ft. Table 9.2170 Percent of building fayade GO zone does not specify the Clarify the minimum percent of 9.2171(5)(c) required within 15' maximum minimum percentage of building frontage that must be setback for General Office building facade that is required located within the maximum (GO) zone within the 15' maximum setback. GO zone is typically @ setback. C-2/C-3 zones require considered to be less intense 25% of the building to be than C-2/C-3 and more intense within the setback; C-l requires than C-l. Therefore, a 80%. requirement of 60% was determined appropriate. 9.2171(5) Buildings in C-2 & C-3 are "Internal private way" is not The code already contains required to be within 15' of a defined. Term is intended to definitions within the "Large @ street or "Internal private way" account for internal streets Commercial Facilities" within a commercial center, development standards which which are distinguished from address the same issue. drive aisles, by providing curb Amendment would reference and raised sidewalk designs. these definitions. 9.2171(1l,d) Outdoor Display within Only plant and garden supply Establish an adjustment review 9.8030 required setback displays are allowed within 7' option for outdoor displays of front property line within C- consistent with purpose of @ 2 & C-4. Does not allow other commercial design standards. potentially acceptable forms of outdoor display (e.g. antiques, art) 9.2171(15)(e) Reference to stacking lane Code incorrectly references the Replace current reference with @ requirements parking lot standards rather correct reference to drive- than drive-through standards. through standards. 9.2173(10)(c) Large commercial building Since loading docks typically Exempt the window (j). standards - loading docks. don't face public view, requirement along walls Standard requires ground floor windows would pose little containing loading docks. windows on all sides of a large benefit and pose potential commercial building, including. conflicts with design of the loading docks. loading dock.