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DRAFT UDC REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP OCTOBER 27, 2022 ACCESSORY USES Accessory Uses Existing Accessory Use Standards −Applies universal standards to accessory buildings, structures and satellite earth stations −All accessory uses must be located behind front wall plane −No clear guidance on size −Applies additional (1’ or 2’) setback for each foot over 7’ in height −Max height of residential accessory buildings is 15’ and in A-1 and SR is 20’ −Has unique standards for storage sheds Proposed Accessory Use Standards −Defines and guides application by accessory types (i.e. uses, buildings, and structures) −Provides more detailed guidance for size, location and material • Applies a universal additional setback of 2’ for each foot over 7’ in height up to the principal building setback • Provides exceptions for movable structures, alley conditions, and A-1 zoning district • Size limited to building footprint of principal building, except in A-1, RR, C-3, B-P, M-1 and M-2 −Must be constructed of material that has visual appearance of principal building NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Neighborhood Notification Requirements Table 6.200-2: Application Notification Requirements General Public Notification1 Property Owner Notification1 Notice of Public Hearing Newspaper Notice1 Site Posting2 Notification Distance Notice of Public Hearing Annexation See A.R.S. §9-471 Initial Zoning Yes Yes Yes 300 ft Yes General Plan Amendment, Major and Minor • ≤40 acres Yes Yes Yes 500 ft (300’) Yes • >40, but ≤120 acres Yes Yes Yes 700 ft (300’) Yes • >120 acres Yes Yes Yes 900 ft (300’) Yes • Text amendment only Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes UDC Amendment (Rezoning) • ≤40 acres Yes Yes Yes 500 ft (300’) Yes • >40, but ≤120 acres Yes Yes Yes 700 ft (300’) Yes • >120 acres Yes Yes Yes 900 ft (300’) Yes UDC Amendment (Text) Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Conditional Use Permit Yes Yes Yes 300 ft (300’) Yes Variance Yes Yes Yes 300 ft (N/A) Yes Interpretation, Zoning Clearance, or Administrative Relief No No No N/A No Administrative Review No No No 300 ft (N/A) No Design Review, Minor, Standard, or Major No No No N/A No Temporary Use Permit No No No N/A No 1 City to manage notification. 2Applicant to post site. Reviewed Notification Distances for all application types Compared to Benchmark Communities −Peoria: 300’, site plan, variance; 600’ – 1320’ ,GPA, Rezone, CUP −Surprise: requires public notice −Scottsdale: 750’, rezone, GPA PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) Planned Residential Development (PRD) Existing PRD Development Standards −Allows select modifications to Development Standards (except density), all other provisions shall apply −Shall conform to permitted uses for underlying zoning −May be established as an overlay district in SR and R-1 Zoning Districts (single residence subdivisions) −Requires recommendation from Planning Commission and approval from City Council (identical to PAD process) Proposed PRD Development Standards −Allows select modifications to Development Standards (except density), all other provisions shall apply −Includes additional modification limitations on (lot width, setbacks, lot coverage, height, open space) −Shall conform to permitted uses for underlying zoning −Expanded to be allowed as an overlay district in single residence districts SR, R-1, and multiple residence districts R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 −PRD can only be applied in residential use applications −Considered through the Administrative Review Process TINY HOMES Tiny Homes Definition: Dwelling, Tiny Home: A site built single family dwelling less than 400 square feet, but not less than 200 square feet in floor area. A tiny house licensed as a Travel Vehicle by the State of Arizona shall meet requirements for a Recreational Vehicle. Principal Use: Allowed in A-1, RR, SR, R-1, R-2, R- 3 and R-4 Supplemental Use Provisions: – Non-mobile tiny house (site built): allowed as defined above and as accessory use – Mobile tiny house: allowed in zones for manufactured homes, multiple residence and accessory uses Review Comments: Concern over promoting in single family zoning districts and impact to neighborhood character / allowed density Proposed Revision: limit to accessory use PARKING Off-Street Parking Existing Off Street Parking Ratios – Over parked under certain use types Alternative Parking Standards – No flexibility to accommodate select conditions or unique projects Proposed Off Street Parking Ratios – Right sized parking ratios – Enhanced guidance for common building conditions (e.g. multiple use, shell, etc) – Parking Justification Study Alternative Parking Standards – Joint Use Parking – Off-Site Parking – Bicycle Parking – Passenger Loading TEMPORARY SIGNS & MURALS Temporary Signs & Murals Sought and received feedback from key stakeholders and industry representatives on draft sign code Feedback received from: – WeSERV (West and SouthEast Realtors of the Valley) – Arizona Chapter of the International Sign Association – Arizona Sign Association – City Council Business Committee – Staff Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Adequate, Visible & Legible Modern & Aligns with Industry Standards User-Friendly & Enforceable Temporary Signs & Murals Site Signs Building Signs Temporary Signs Existing Temporary Sign & Mural Regulations – Not “Reed” Compliant (i.e. not content neutral) – Limited guidance on common temporary sign types – No guidance on application of Murals Murals Proposed Temporary Sign & Mural Regulations – Revised regulations to be “Reed” Compliant – Enhanced guidance for Weekend Directional Signs, Yard Signs, A-Frame signs, Feather / Swooper Signs, Inflatables, Sign Walkers – Provide enhanced guidance for application of murals • Administrative Permit/Design Review process • Must respect free speech • Excludes publicly commissioned art RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA Recreational Marijuana Existing Medical Marijuana Regulations – Medical Marijuana Dispensary Offsite Cultivation Location: permitted in M-1 and M-2 – Medical Marijuana Dispensary: permitted in G-O, C-2, and C-3 – Medical Marijuana Infusion (or Manufacturing Facility): permitted in M-1 and M-2 – Applies specific separation requirements from land use types (1,320’) and other marijuana facilities (5,280’) Recreational Marijuana Approved by voters (Prop 207) in 11/3/20 and effective on 1/22/21 Proposed Marijuana Regulations – Update essentially proposes to treat recreational marijuana the same as medical marijuana – Only allows operation of dual licensee who operates both a nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary and marijuana establishment cooperatively – Prohibits stand alone Marijuana Establishment