Uncodified Text Amendments
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached Accessory Building, and other Misc Text Amendments
Amendments to Chapters 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 30, 31, 32, 34, 86, and 87 pertaining to Detached Accessory Buildings, Accessory Dwelling Units, Public Safety Facilities, and Various Technical Updates and Minor Revisions. The text amendments:
- Modify the definition of Accessory Dwelling Unit;
- Expand the number of permissible zoning districts for ADUs;
- Increase the permissible size of ADUs;
- Modify the height and setback requirements for ADUs;
- Modify covered parking requirements when converting a garage or carport to an ADU;
- Allow for nonconforming structures to be converted to an ADU;
- Modify the height and setback requirements for detached accessory buildings or structures;
- Modify the accessory structure requirements for manufactured homes;
- Add Public Safety Facilities as a permitted use in residential zoning districts; and
- Various technical updates and minor revisions.
Adopted: October 7, 2024
Ordinance: 5883(PDF, 2MB)
Adoption by Reference Document: 2024 Associated ADU Text Amendments(PDF, 399KB)
Billboard Text Amendments
Amendments to Chapter 25 pertaining to Billboards. The text amendments:
- Modify the spacing requirement between a Billboard and another Billboard or between a Billboard and a Freeway Landmark Monument;
- Modify the spacing requirements between Billboards and Residential Zoning Districts or residential uses; and
- Clarify the height requirements for Billboards.
Adopted: November 4, 2024
Ordinance: 5889(PDF, 359KB)
Freeway Landmark Monument Text Amendments
Amendments to Chapter 43 pertaining to Freeway Landmark Monuments. The text amendments:
- Repeal the Freeway Landmark Monument Design Guidelines and incorporate the development standards in Section 11-43-7 of the MZO
- Remove the General Plan Character Area Designation eligibility requirement for Freeway Landmark Monuments;
- Modify the height requirements for a Freeway Landmark Monument;
- Modify the sign area calculation for Freeway Landmark Monuments;
- Add a spacing requirement between Freeway Landmark Monuments and Billboards;
- Modify the spacing requirements for Freeway Landmark Monument to Residential Zoning Districts or residential uses;
- Modify the project identification standards for Freeway Landmark Monuments;
- Modify the development standards for the nighttime illumination of Freeway Landmark Monuments;
- Modify the development standards for electronic message displays;
- Add maintenance requirements; and
- Add modification provision to the development standards contained within Section 11-43-7;
Adopted: November 18, 2024
Ordinance: 5886(PDF, 871KB)
Adaptive Reuse Permit Text Amendments
Amendments to Chapters 6, 7, 8, 81, and 87 pertaining to Adaptive Reuse. The text amendments:
- Add Chapter 81: Adaptive Reuse Permit;
- Amend land use tables to allow for multiple residence use buildings in Commercial, Industrial, and Downtown Districts with the approval of an Adaptive Reuse Permit; and
- Add definitions for Adaptive Reuse; Adaptive Reuse Permit; Existing Commercial, Office, and Mixed-use Buildings; Low-Income Housing; Moderate-Income Housing; and Multiple Residence Reuse.
Adopted: December 9, 2024
Ordinance: 5904(PDF, 579KB)
Administrative Completeness Review Timeline Text Amendments
Amendments to Chapters 67 and 87 pertaining to Administrative Completeness Review Timelines. The text amendments:
- Add a timeframe for Administrative Completeness Review of residential zoning applications;
- Add a process for residential zoning applications that are deemed incomplete;
- Add a timeframe for approving or denying a residential zoning application;
- Provide exceptions from the residential zoning application timeframes; and
- Add a definition of Residential Zoning Application.
Adopted: December 9, 2024
Ordinance: 5905(PDF, 443KB)