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REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE: 08/09/00 ITEM NO: 7(a) Manager Approved: Agenda Section: PUBLIC HEARINGS A request by the City of Roseville to amend Section 1002.02 (Definitions) of the Roseville City Code. Specifically, the amendment would modify the definition of a "Lot Line, Front" to include language identifying both property areas lines abutting a public street or right-of-way on a comer lot as front yards (PF3245) 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 The City ofRoseville is requesting approval of an amendment to Section 1002.02 (Definitions) of the City Code (Zoning) specifically modifying the definition of a "Lot Line, Front". 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Section 1002.02, Definitions: LOT LINE, FRONT: That boundary of a lot which abuts a street, and in the case of a comer lot, it shall be the shortest dimension on a public street. Should the dimensions be equal, the owner shall designate the front for the record. 2.2 Section 1004.02D4 states "a side yard adjacent to a street on a comer lot shall not be less than thirty feet. 3.0 STAFF COMMENTS 3.1 Over the past year staff has reviewed many comer lot requests for site improvements and at times has had difficulty applying the ordinance requirements. 3.2 Staff has traditionally interpreted a comer lot as having two front yards, especially given the requirement of Section 1004.02D4. However, the definition of a front lot line is not consistent with the staff interpretation and should be amended to reflect past practice and consistency with Section 1004.02D4. 3.3 This proposed change will involve other provisions of the Roseville City Code. For example, the code provides that fences in front yards may not exceed four feet in height, that fire wood may not be stored in the front yard, and that accessory structures are not to be placed in the front yard. PF3244 - RPCA (08/09/00) - Page 1 of 2