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Planning & Zoning Board November 13, 1996 Mr. Johnson noted that there has been recent discussion about requiring a building permit for accessory structures less than 120 sq. ft. and asked if that provision is included in the new zoning ordinance. Mr. Brixius responded that a site plan isbeing requested at this time and staff is working on a policy that may require permits for later review. Provisions on pages 3 -25 and 3 -26 cross reference state statutes with regard to pollution and provides the City with a standard and enforcement rules. Page 3 -29: Landscaping provisions have been revised. The previous zoning ordinance provided for screening requirements but did not include mandatory landscaping provisions. Criteria are now defined for location and size of plantings for all new subdivisions. There is also a new provision for buffers to be provided where a subdivision abuts a collector or arterial street. Parking requirements have been incorporated under a general provision, and all site plans must show required parking. Page 3 -39 shows a chart of requirements for 90- degree and angle parking that will give greater developers more flexibility for parking arrangements and conserve more land. The reference to parking by zoning district was eliminated. Page 3 -58 adds a new provision for accessory apartments. It is an attempt to address the need in a manner that prioritizes the protection of the single family character of a residential area and make sure that single family homes with an accessory apartment do not look like two- family homes. There is also a provision that the accessory apartment is not to be considered an independent living unit. Page 3 -61: Earthmoving previously required a permit through a conditional use to deposit more than 50 cubic yards per acre. At the suggestion of the City Engineer, the code now states in excess of 100 cubic yards per acre without first applying for a permit. A conditional use permit would not be needed unless earthmoving is in excess of 5,000 cubic yards. A number of conditions have also been incorporated that were not previously listed that reflect the storm water management plan, adult youth provisions, and distinctions between principal adult uses and accessory adult uses that were recently adopted by the City. Section 4. General Zoning District Provisions: Each district is outlined as a separate entity. Lot performance standards have not changed. However, a new subsection establishes permitted uses, accessory uses, interim uses and conditional uses for each district. The exception is RBR which has no listing. Special districts are listed in the same manner as previously with the exception of RBR where land uses are more restrictive. All land uses that are allowed in a Rural District are now also allowed in RBR. Section 5. Rural Districts: Page 5 -7 states a provision for all commercial sports events and activities to be conducted inside. Mr. Ken Rehbein has raised 7