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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 06, 2010 Page 22 A zoning map, providing more clarity that that included in the meeting packet was distributed as a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mayor Klausing noted that the zoning map did not connect the Twin Lakes Park- way, now an official road, and Mr. Trudgeon duly noted the need to correct that. Introduction Chapter 1001 Staff reviewed development of this newly created chapter, in conjunction with the City Attorney, to better clarify the zoning ordinance, with the current code absent this section. Staff advised that it was the intent of this chapter to make the code more understandable and consolidate general provisions, rules and re- vised /enhances definitions; and address additional areas of the code's intent and purpose and relationship to the Comprehensive Plan; jurisdiction and application and authority. Staff noted that sidebars would be provided throughout the code for further clarification or items of special note. Mr. Trudgeon noted that this had been the most challenging portion of the zoning code rewrite; and reminded Councilmembers and the public that the document was dynamic, and changes were anticipated; and welcomed additional suggestions for definitions or to make the document more user friendly. Discussion among staff and Councilmembers including models used by staff in their initial template definitions through review of 25 -30 different codes and their various aspects, including those of neighboring communities, as an initial base for introductions; with the City of Madison using a form -based code that incorporated many of the initial definitions, and providing the most extensive list; but pared down by staff to be consistent and essential to the needs of Roseville. Further discussion included appreciation of inclusion of those items not listed, but needing further research or study to determine whether they were an appropriate use or not, with that process initiated by citizens, the City Council or the Planning Commission; and providing general statements, rather than a litany of inappro- priate or inappropriate uses in a specific category; and the appeal process for ad- ministrative rulings to the City Council. Administration and Enforcement Chapter 1002 Staff noted that this chapter was developed in cooperation with staff and the City Attorney's office, and reviewed specific additions and/or inclusions to address the validity of the zoning ordinance; detailing enforcement of all provisions, defining non conforming use; addressing official map and/or chapter amendments; and specifically identifying the roles of the Community Development Department; Design Review Committee; Administrative Deviation Committee; Master Sign Plan Committee; Variance Board; Planning Commission; City Council; and Board of Adjustments and Appeals.