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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-12-12)

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ZONING CODE UPDATE
UNIFIEDDEVELOPMENTCODE(UDC)
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2023

ClarifyingEdits
AccessoryDwellingUnit(ADU)modifications
1.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be subject to Zoning Clearance as described in Section 35.6.210.
2.
A detached accessory dwelling unit shall only be permitted in the A-1, RR, and SR zoning districts. An attached accessory
dwelling unit shall only be permitted in the A-1, RR, SR, R1-10, and R1-8 zoning districts.
3.2. An accessory dwelling unit shall may only be located only on a lot that is 8,000 square feet or larger in area and contains
containing one single-family detached dwelling unit.
13.12.
An accessory dwelling unit shall have no separate driveway or parking area from that of the principal dwelling as
provided in Section 35.4.006.
15.
If presented for rent, the ADU shall be rented in conjunction with the main dwelling unless occupancy of the ADU is
offered for rent for individual periods of less than thirty consecutive days (i.e. short-term rentals).
16.14.
For individual rental periods of less than thirty consecutive days If presented for rent, (i.e. short-term
rentals) where
the main dwelling is owner-occupied, the property owner, which shall include title holders and contract
purchasers, must
occupy either the main dwelling or the ADU as their principal residence. The residence main
dwelling or ADU that is not occupied by the property owner may then be rented for individual periods of more than or less
than thirty consecutive
days (i.e. long-term or short-term rental). If the main dwelling or ADU is not owner-occupied, the
accessory dwelling unit
ADU may not be leased, subleased, or rented separate and apart from the main dwelling for
either long-term or short-term
periods.
(all other ADU provisions are renumbered and remain as drafted)

ZONING CODE UPDATE
UNIFIEDDEVELOPMENTCODE(UDC)
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2023

Code Format
Zoning Districts
Reorganized the UDC to be more user friendly by combining similar
regulations in common articles and ordering articles in terms of how
frequently they are referenced or utilized, placing more common sections up
front, followed by more specialized sections
Development
Standards
Overview
Article1&2– GeneralProvisions/ZoningDistricts
Created a more user-friendly use table and reviewed permitted and
conditionally permitted uses.
Revised the Development Standards table to remove conflicts, address
current development types and offer flexibility where appropriate.
Special/Overlay Dist.
Reviewed and revised to provide greater diversity of
development tools and regulations

Supplemental Uses
Completed a comprehensive update and
reorganization of all supplemental use standards.
Overview
Article3– SupplementalUseProvisions
Agriculture, Stables
Agritainment
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached
Dwelling, Live/Work
Dwelling, For Rent Community
Dwelling, Modular Home
Mixed Use Residential
Group Homes
Model Home Complex
Adult Businesses
Animal Pet Facilities
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Rentals
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales
Automotive, Commercial Parking Lot
Automotive Refueling Station
Automotive Repair and Service, Major
Automotive Service and Repair, Minor
Bar or Cocktail Lounge
Convenience Store
Deferred Presentment Companies
Donation Centers
Drive-Through
Financial Institution
Health and Fitness Center
Hotels and Motels
Household Appliance, Furniture, and Small
Equipment Rentals
Medical and Dental Laboratories
Marijuana Facilities
Microbrewery, Craft Distillery or Tasting Room
Nightclub and Live Entertainment
Pawn Shops
Personal Services
Recreation, Indoor
Retail, General
Retail, Large
Shopping Center, Community
Shopping Center, Neighborhood
Tattoo and Piercing Studios
Thrift Stores
Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Hospital, Emergency
Animal Kennel / Animal Shelter
Animal Training, Outdoor
Broadcast Studios
Commercial Aviation Business
Manufacturing and Assembly, Major
Manufacturing and Assembly, Minor
Product Processing
Storage, Recreational Vehicles
Storage, Self-Service
Place of Worship
Private Schools, Colleges, and
Universities; with or without
Dormitories
Social Club or Lodge
Wireless Communication Facility

Temporary Uses
Completed a
comprehensive
update and
reorganization of
all temporary use
standards.
Overview
Article3– SupplementalUseProvisions
Carnivals, Circuses, Concerts, Revivals, Rodeos and
Similar Activities
Corn Maze
Donation / Recycling Drop-Off Boxes
Farmer’s market, temporary
Mobile Food Vending
Mobile Outdoor Vendors
Seasonal Sales and Special Events
Temporary Office or Construction Trailers
Accessory Uses
Completed a
comprehensive
update and
reorganization of
all accessory use
standards.
Accessory Buildings & Structures
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Agricultural Stand
Amateur Radio Tour
Automatic Teller Machine
Automotive Charging Station
Cargo Containers
Child Care, Home
Home Occupations
Livestock, Non-Commercial
Outdoor Display and Sales
Outdoor Storage
Watchman’s Quarters

Off-Street Parking
Signage
Landscape
Revised residential parking standards (*parking area addressed in UDC, act of
Modernized the sign code to address current development conditions relative
to site, building and temporary signs; introduced aggregate sign criteria,
adjusted language to comply with “Reed” Supreme Court ruling.
parking addressed in section 24-68 of City Code). Updated the parking ratio
table and incorporated enhanced alternative parking conditions: Parking
Justification Study (Transportation Management Plan), Joint Use Parking, Off-
Site Parking, Bicycle Parking, Material/Passenger Loading Areas, Drive-Thru.
Refined landscape planting and material requirements and organized into
reference tables for easier reference. Updated Urban Forestry provisions.
Minimal changes, with enhanced organization and temporary
fencing regulations.
Screening, Walls &
Fences.
Overview
Article4– GeneralDevelopmentStandards
Outdoor Lighting
Updated General Requirements to be consistent with best practices and
current technology (i.e. Night Sky, LED).

Nonconformities
Application Process
Updated regulations to provide more detailed
guidance for path to conformity.
Developed tables to clarify application procedures
and enhanced public notification requirements.
Clarified specific application requirements for select
procedures; overhauled the Design Review process
to clarify differences between waiver, minor, and
major application types.
Overview
Article6&7– Administration&Procedures/
Nonconformities&Enforcement
Specific Applications
Definitions
To enhance clarity reviewed and revised definitions
to be consistent with UDC language and regulations.

Overview
Article6 – DecisionMaking
−Adjusted select review procedures to allow for
enhanced decision making

Overview
Article6 – Notification
Requirements
−Required notification distances were increased
by 30% if certain conditions exist.
– Increased site posting requirements to ensure at
least one posting for each quarter mile (1,320’).
– Require site posting for neighborhood meetings.
– Facilitate enhanced notification mailings with
opt in provisions (QR code)

NextSteps
Adoption Process
• UDC shall be effective after 30 Days following final approval