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March 28, 2023 Page 2 staff is often making an interpretation of what is allowed, which becomes difficult to maintain consistency over time. The proposed changes include a chart and graphic that are designed to assist both staff and residents in understanding the basic rules about what is allowed on their property, where it is allowed, and any special requirements that may apply. In summary, this material defines parking as the keeping of any motor vehicle, and includes recreational vehicles and trailers as “parking”. The amendments then identify the most common locations that parking could occur on residential properties, and sets general rules around each of those locations – some of which vary depending on the type of vehicle. The proposed language also addresses a gap in the code’s language, recommending a consistent treatment of surfacing for the keeping/parking of any vehicle, which is a requirement for paving of the pad – concrete, asphalt, or pavers for the full size of the parking space. In the past, it has been unclear whether parking pads for vehicles not in the driveway could be on gravel, landscape rock, or even landscape mulch or grass. To minimize maintenance issues (e.g. grass and weed growth), and be clear about the location, staff has recommended the paving of all such spaces. It is important to note that since the City has specific impervious coverage requirements for any property, some residents may bump into these caps when trying to create new parking locations. That requirement will limit some properties in the amount of parking they can create. Staff notes that a vehicle parking on landscape mulch creates an impervious surface, regardless of the porosity of the mulch below, and as such, has recommended the paving of these spaces. Temporary Structures. The current Code is relatively silent on the use of temporary structures, although a wide variety of such structures are used by residential and commercial property owners. Because they are a grey area from a land use standpoint, this section is proposed to make clear what is allowed, where such structures are allowed, and when any permitting becomes a requirement. Without this language, it could be presumed that the temporary use of canopies, seasonal greenhouse structures, any many other elements would have to meet Accessory Building regulations, which most often would prohibit their use due to size limits or other regulations. The commercial district allowances relate to such structures that would typically occupy parking lot area. Many of these would fit well within the locations they are proposed to be, but some may raise issues for circulation, fire access, or other factors. As such, those structures would be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate reasonable City review prior to construction. Temporary Signs. Under current St. Anthony sign regulations, there are no accommodation for temporary signage in place. A quick observation of the City’s commercial areas will show that there are many in place, despite the lack of Code provisions. Because there was a significant impact on business activity during the COVID period, the City expressly decided to refrain from any enforcement activity, even though some of these signs greatly exceeded what the City might otherwise allow for permanent signage, let along the fact that no temporary signage was allowed. The accompanying text related to temporary signage would create a provision for these signs, with a limitation on the sign duration, sign type limitations on size and location (on-site locations only), as well 6