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• A question was raised as to who may use the interior storage defined in the Definition of an office building. The storage is defined as an accessory use, so only the principal office tenant(s) may utilize the storage area. • A question was raised as to whether there would be a situation in which aerial photos of property would not be available to support a tree crown cover analysis (for purposes of tree preservation). This is unlikely, given the regular public photo updates, as well as the numerous private aerial photo providers. • A question was raised as to whether the definition of "recreational vehicle" would include motor homes. This definition is somewhat thin -staff had raised the question of RV storage for additional discussion. We will have some additional material on this question at the workshop. • A question was raised regarding a time frame for removal of an unrepaired, non- conforming building in 903.010.G. A time frame in the ordinance would not be required, since the City could declare a structure a nuisance (assuming it met the statutory requirements) at any time. • A question was raised regarding egress requirements for basement areas being used as living areas in 903.020.8.2. We have inserted an explicit requirement for building code conformance. • In 903.020. D.5.a.ii., aquestion was raised relating to the prohibition of permanent storage in a recreational accessory structure (such as a gazebo). This class of structure was added when the City was updating its regulations for accessory buildings (including sheds) a few years ago. The City Council adopted this clause with the requirement that these additional accessory structures were truly for recreational use, and not constructed merely to become over-sized garden sheds. In 903.020.D.5.a.iv.(c), an observation was made that a second garage is allowed as a permitted accessory building, appearing to conflict with other regulations. This clause allows the second garage as a permitted structure, provided only one of the garages is detached, and the total garage areas remains less than 1, 000 square feet in floor area. A CUP comes into play when the total floor area exceeds 1,000 square feet. A concern was raised relating to 907.030.A in which one commercial vehicle meeting the other requirements is allowed to be parking in a multiple family parking garage. The language permits this type of parking for up to one such vehicle per dwelling unit. This section typically allows such vehicles as utility pick-ups or smaller vans that are used as the primary work and commuter vehicle by residents of the property.