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City of Centerville <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />September 1, 2020 <br /> <br />2. Ordinance Review - Temporary Dwellings & Structures <br /> <br />City Administrator Statz read the city’s ordinance regarding tents, RV’s and other temporary dwellings which <br />states “The use and occupancy of a tent, recreational vehicle or other temporary dwelling for the purpose of living <br />quarters is not permitted in the city, except as approved by the City Council under special circumstances.” He <br />stated that he felt that the language was not intended for the City Administrator to authorize permits, instead it <br />was intended that residents could not use items like RV’s as living quarters. Discussion was had regarding issuing <br />permits to allow out of town visitors on vacation to use RV’s, versus an instance of a person actually living in a <br />tent or RV, and whether or not a public hearing should be held. Commissioner Haiden asked if they could request <br />that Council create an ordinance that would cover short term permits for visitors that wouldn’t open the City up <br />to abuse by those that don’t meet the definition. <br /> <br />3. Ordinance Review - Trash and Recycling <br /> <br />City Administrator Statz stated that he felt the ordinance read that residents did not have to have garbage service, <br />but if they did, it had to be the service that is approved by the city. He asked if the Commission felt that it should <br />be a requirement for each residence to have garbage service. He was concerned that if there were hoarding issues <br />at a home it could create a problem. There was discussion as to whether or not the city should require residents <br />to have garbage service. The general consensus seemed to be that they would not require this, as some residents <br />may have other ways of getting rid of their refuse. <br /> <br />4. Ordinance Review - Industrial Districts - Outdoor Storage <br /> <br />City Administrator Statz stated that the language in the City ordinance was not clear as to whether or not a primary <br />structure was required or whether there was a limitation on outdoor storage. He said it was clearly a conditional <br />use, so he felt that the City could put conditions on it, and he felt that there should be some relation of the size of <br />the structure to the amount of outdoor storage. <br /> <br />5. Reschedule of October Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. <br /> <br />This item was temporarily skipped over. <br /> <br />6. Ordinance Review – Backyard Chickens <br /> <br />This items was handled out of order. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fehrenbacher presented a proposal to change the ordinance on backyard chickens. His suggestions <br />were as follows: <br /> <br />a. Changing the number of hens (no roosters) allowed from four to six. <br />b. A smaller fenced in area within the resident’s yard to contain the chickens. <br />c. If a resident stops raising chickens in the winter, there would be a time limit in order to remove <br />the coop. <br />d. A fenced in area external to the coop and enclosed run is allowed, but the owner must be <br />present when the chickens use this area. <br />e. Fencing must be a minimum of 24 inches. <br /> <br />The general consensus was that the commission was ready to discuss this. <br />Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />