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Planning Commission Meeting – Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Revisions – Work Session #2 – April 9, 2025 5 We recommend making this use permitted in the nonresidential districts and allowing it in the CD district to accommodate existing uses. g. There is no explicit Park / Open Space use listed. We recommend adding this and allow it by right in the POS district. 6. A handful of changes are recommended for accessory uses: a. Remove some uses that are listed as accessory but are really principal uses: Business Services; Clubs, Sports and Fitness; Personal Services. A Dog Run is an accessory use that does not need to be called out but can be handled similar to other accessory structures/uses such as sheds, gazebos, play equipment, etc. b. We recommend allowing Drive-up Windows and Solar Energy Systems in additional districts. c. Because the I-2 district was eliminated, we recommend allowing Exterior Storage in the I-1 as permitted with standards. This would accommodate the existing lumberyard. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Are there questions or concerns around any of the recommended lot and site standard changes? • Are there other changes to the principal and accessory use tables that should be considered? Development Standards As part of this code update, reviewing the City’s current development standards provides the opportunity to assess whether or not there are topics that need further regulation or increased flexibility. Beyond general reformatting and clarification edits, HKGi has identified key topics that necessitate a policy discussion for the updates. These topics include: Parking, Signage, Landscaping, Non-residential Exterior Storage, and Outdoor Lighting. Background on the existing provisions will be provided, with a recommended approach for the update. Commissioners’ feedback on the proposed approach and discussion of any other topics of concern are welcome for consideration in providing direction on the code update. Parking • Minimum Parking Requirements Regulating minimum parking requirements ensures that all uses provide sufficient on-site/off- street parking to mitigate traffic and circulation concerns. The current minimum parking requirements table has been identified as a necessary element to update for this topic, due to inconsistencies with the use table. There are also some concerns that certain uses may be required to provide more parking than necessary. While there is no perfect calculation to determine the appropriate number of stalls to require and the requirements can be highly customizable, it is beneficial to understand the current parking demands for different uses. During the meeting, we will explore adjusting some of the use terminology to be more generalized and consistent with the use table for easier administration of the code. The