LU 20-0015: Community Development Code Annual Amendments (2020)

Maintenance Amendments (LOC Chapters 50.03, 50.05, 50.06, 50.07, 50.08, 50.09 and 50.10)

Code Maintenance amendments are those that correct or add cross-references, clarify existing standards, or update requirements based on changes to other codes (e.g., Tree Code, Building Code, etc.). The maintenance items generally do not involve policy considerations and include the following:

1. Clarify Platting Requirements and Expiration of Permits for Lot Line Adjustments and Resource Delineations [LOC 50.07.007.3.a.i and LOC 50.07.003.17]
2. Allow RID Variances to the Long Wall Plane Standard [LOC 50.08.003.2.e and LOC 50.08.003.6]
3. Change Sensitive Lands Protection Fence Height to Match Tree Protection Fence Height [LOC 50.05.010.4.d.i(1)]
4. Expand Utilities Exception in RP Districts to Include Replacement of Existing Utilities [LOC 50.05.010.6.c.ii(1)(c)]
5. Remove Obsolete Fence Complaint Abutting Owner Consent [LOC 50.09.002.6]
6. Correct Reduction of Protected Riparian Areas (PRA) to reflect all sizes of PRAs [LOC 50.05.010.6.b.iii(3)]
7. Allow Consistent Exterior Materials in the West Lake Grove Design District [LOC 50.05.005.4,k,ii(2), LOC 50.05.005.9.d.x(2)(a)(iii) and (c)(iv)]
8. Clarify that Mitigation Requirements Apply to Resource Restoration resulting from a code violation [LOC 50.05.010.2.b.ii]
9.  Require Pre-Application Conference for In-Stream Resource Enhancement Projects [LOC 50.07.003.1.e(i) and (ii)]
10. Provide a Clear and Objective Option for Creation of Flag Lot Access Lanes [LOC 50.07.007.2.c(i)]
11. Expand Provision for No Parking Requirement for Outdoor Restaurant Dining to Specialty Food Stores and Other Eating and Drinking Establishments [LOC 50.03.005.4.b.ii, Table 50.06.002-3]
12. Remove Obsolete Limit on Allowed Zones for Manufactured Homes [LOC 50.03.003.1.b]
13. Modify Definitions of Net Developable Area and Density Transfer Area to Simplify Open Space and Density Calculations for Subdivisions Dedicating Land to the City [LOC 50.10.003.2]
14. Remove Annual Reporting Requirement for Sensitive Lands Map Corrections [LOC 50.07.004.8.b.iii(a)]
15. Calculate Bicycle Parking Requirements for Unlisted Uses Based on Most Similar Use [LOC 50.06.002.2.b]
16. Clarify Definition of Undisturbed Slopes [LOC 50.10.003.2]
17. Delete Obsolete ADU Parking Requirement [LOC 50.06.002-3]
18. Adopt Fire Code requirements for Fire Hydrant Placement in New Development [LOC 50.06.008.4.h]

Policy Amendments (LOC Chapters 50.04 and 50.06)

The following amendments involve issues that require policy consideration:

1. Prevent Driveway Approaches from extending in Front of Abutting Properties [LOC 50.06.003.2.b]
2. Align Lot Coverage Calculation in the R-6 Zone with Other Residential Zones [LOC 50.04.001.2.f.ii]
3. Definitions: Add Cohousing to Multi-family Definition [LOC 50.10.003]
4. Clarify Definitions of Community Institution and Institutional Use [LOC 50.10.003.2 and LOC 50.03.002.2]