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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 25-4953 Zoning Code Amendment related to the Form-Based Zones and Standards - For Codification1 Ordinance No. 25-4953 Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form- based zones and standards (REZ25-0002). Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land-use and planning policy guide by illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses throughout the city; by providing notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and by illustrating the long-range growth area limit for the City; and Whereas, as a component of Iowa City’s Comprehensive Plan, the South District Plan is intended to promote patterns of land use, urban design, infrastructure and services that encourage and contribute to the livability and sustainability of Iowa City and its neighborhoods; and Whereas, as a component of the Iowa City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Southwest District Plan is intended to promote patterns of land use, urban design, infrastructure and services that encourage and contribute to the livability and sustainability of Iowa City and its neighborhoods; and Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan encourages a mix of housing types within each neighborhood to provide options for households of all types and people of all incomes, encourages development on smaller lots that conserve land and allow for increased housing choice, encourage pedestrian-oriented development and attractive and functional streetscapes that make it safe, convenient, and comfortable to walk; and Whereas, the City’s zoning code implements the vision of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the adopted policy direction; and Whereas, the proposed amendments adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language within the form-based code; and Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the zoning code amendments set forth below at the March 5, 2025 meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 (Hensch absent). Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby amended as follows: 2 A. Amend 14-2H-1E-3, Neighborhood Plan, by adding the underlined text: 3. Following adoption of the final plat, the following changes to the Neighborhood Plan may be administratively approved concurrently with building permit or site plan review. Where changes are requested, an updated Neighborhood Plan is required to be submitted and approved prior to site plan or building permit approval. All requested changes from the original Neighborhood Plan must be identified on site plans and building plans. B. Amend Table 14-2H-2C-3, Building Types, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Primary Design Site Building Type Width (A) Depth (B) Standards House Large 60' min.1 95' max. 110' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6D Duplex Side-by- Side3 60' min.1 75' max. 100' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6F Cottage Court 90' min.1 120' max. 120' min.2 180 200' max. 14-2H-6H 1 Min. width may be reduced by 10' if vehicle access is provided from rear. 2 Min. depth may be adjusted as follows: a. It may be reduced by 10' if utility easement is relocated to alley; and/or b. It may be reduced by 15' if the design site fronts new civic space (14-2H-5) not shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Min. depth reduction may not exceed 25' total. 3 For fee simple arrangements, no side setback is required between the units of this building type. C. Amend Table 14-2H-2C-5, Building Placement, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front (Facade Zone)1, 2 (F) Interior Design Site Corner Design Site 25' min.; 35' max. 25' min.; 35' max. Side Street (Facade Zone)1, 2 Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 20' min.; 25' max. (G) 20' min. (H) Side Primary Building Accessory Structure(s)3 10 5' min. (I) 5' min. (J) 3 Rear Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 25' min. (K) 5' min. (L) b. Building Within Facade Zone Total length of facade required within or abutting the facade zone, exclusive of setbacks. Front Side Street 50% min. 40% min c. Standards (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). 1 If utility easement is 10' as determined by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9), subtract 5' from required setback. 2 The area between the front and side street design site lines and the building shall not be paved (except for allowed driveways and pedestrian routes) and is subject to the requirements in section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards). 3 For Duplex Side-By-Side and Attached Townhouses, no side setback is required for accessory structures used for parking. D. Amend Table 14-2H-2C-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Encroachment Type: Front (M) Side St. (N) Side (O) Rear (P) Architectural Features 5' max. 5' max. 5 3' max. 5' max. Stairs X 5' max. 5 2' max. 5' max. b. Standards: (1) Encroachments are not allowed within utility easement area, ROW, alley ROW or across a property line. (2) Upper story encroachments on front and side street require 8' min. of clearance. (3) See Item 8 (Frontages) for allowed frontages and section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards) for further refinements. E. Amend 14-2H-2C-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 4 F. Amend Table 14-2H-2C-7, Parking, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Required Spaces: Residential Uses Studio or 1- 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms 1 min. per unit 2 min. per unit Non-Residential Uses 5 1,500 sf. > 1,500 sf. None 2.5 min./1,000 sf. after first 1,500 sf. b. Setback (Distance From ROW/Design Site Line): Front1 House large All other building types 15' min. behind face of frontage type or building whichever is closer to street (Q) 50' min. (R) Side Street 20' min. (S) Side 5' min. (T) Rear 5' min. (U) c. Characteristics: Curb Cut Driveway Width 12' max.2 (V) Distance between driveways 40 20' min. (W) d. Standards: (1) Parking may be covered or uncovered and may be attached or detached from main body. (2) Parking may be located in rear or side wing in compliance with main body and wing(s) standards per section 14-2H-6 (Building Type Standards). (3) Porte-cochère allowed if integrated into building facade. (4) Curb Cut Driveway width along alley may exceed 12'. (5) A driveway may be shared between adjacent design sites. 1 Front access is not allowed in corner design sites. 2 With 2' planting strip on each side. G. Amend Table 14-2H-2D-3, Building Types, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Primary Design Site Building Type Width (A) Depth (B) Standards a. House-Scale: House small 50' min.1 75' max. 100' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6E Duplex side-by- side5 60' min.1 75' max. 100' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6F Duplex stacked 50' min.1 70' max. 100' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6G 6 Cottage court 90' min.1 120' max. 120' min.2 180 200' max. 14-2H-6H Multiplex small 70' min.1 100' max. 110' min.2 150' max. 14-2H-6I Townhouse5 25' min.3 125' max.4 100' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6K 1 Min. width may be reduced by 10' if vehicle access is provided from rear. 2 Min. depth may be adjusted as follows: (a) It may be reduced by 10' if utility easement is relocated to alley; and/or (b) It may be reduced by 15' if the design site fronts new civic space (14-2H-5) not shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Min. depth reduction may not exceed 25' total. 3 Represents 1 townhouse. 4 Represents 3 townhouses side-by-side or attached. 5 For fee simple arrangements, no side setback is required between the units of this building type. H. Amend Table 14-2H-2D-5, Building Placement, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front (Facade Zone)1, 2 (F) Interior Design Site Corner Design Site 20' min.; 30' max. 20' min.; 30' max. Side Street (Facade Zone)1, 2 Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min.; 25' max. (G) 15' min. (H) Side Primary Building Accessory Structure(s)3 7 5' min. (I) 5' min. (J) Rear Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 25' min. (K) 5' min. (L) b. Building Within Facade Zone Total length of facade required within or abutting the facade zone, exclusive of setbacks. Front 60% min. 7 Side Street 50% min c. Standards (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). 1 If utility easement is 10' as determined by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9), subtract 5' from required setback. 2 The area between the front and side street design site lines and the building shall not be paved (except for allowed driveways and pedestrian routes) and is subject to the requirements in section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards). 3 For Duplex Side-By-Side and Attached Townhouses, no side setback is required for accessory structures used for parking. I. Amend Table 14-2H-2D-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Encroachment Type: Front (M) Side St. (N) Side (O) Rear (P) Architectural Features 3' max. 3' max. 5 3' max. 5' max. Stairs X 3' max. 5 2' max. 5' max. b. Standards: (1) Encroachments are not allowed within utility easement area, ROW, alley ROW or across a property line. (2) See Item 8 (Frontages) for allowed frontages and section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards) for further refinements. J. Amend 14-2H-2D-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 8 K. Amend Table 14-2H-2D-7, Parking, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Required Spaces: Residential Uses Studio or 1- 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms 1 min. per unit 2 min. per unit 9 Non-Residential Uses 1,500 sf. > 1,500 sf. None 2.5 min./1,000 sf. after first 1,500 sf. b. Setback (Distance From ROW/Design Site Line): Front1 House small All other building types 15' min. behind face of frontage type or building whichever is closer to street (Q) 40' min. (R) Side Street 15' min. (S) Side 5' min. (T) Rear 5' min. (U) c. Characteristics: Curb Cut Driveway Width 12' max.2 (V) Distance between driveways 40 20' min. (W) d. Standards: (1) Parking may be covered or uncovered and may be attached or detached from main body. (2) Parking may be located in rear or side wing in compliance with main body and wing(s) standards per section 14-2H-6 (Building Type Standards). (3) Porte-cochère allowed if integrated into building facade. (4) Curb Cut Driveway width along alley may exceed 12'. (5) A driveway may be shared between adjacent design sites. 1 Front access is not allowed in corner design sites. 2 With 2' planting strip on each side. L. Amend Table 14-2H-2E-3, Building Types, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Primary Design Site Building Type Width (A) Depth (B) Standards a. House-Scale: Cottage court 90' min.1 120' max. 120' min.2 180 200' max. 14-2H-6H Multiplex small 70' min.1 100' max. 110' min.2 150' max. 14-2H-6I Courtyard building 100' min.1 150' min.2 14-2H-6L 10 small 130' max.4 180' max. b. Block-Scale Townhouse5 18’ min.3 160’ max.4 100’ min.2 180’ max. 14-2H-6K 1 Min. width may be reduced by 10' if vehicle access is provided from rear. 2 Min. depth may be adjusted as follows: (c) It may be reduced by 10' if utility easement is relocated to alley; and/or (d) It may be reduced by 15' if the design site fronts new civic space (14-2H-5) not shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Min. depth reduction may not exceed 25' total. 3 Represents 1 townhouse. 4 Represents 4 townhouses side-by-side or attached. 5 For fee simple arrangements, no side setback is required between the units of this building type. M. Amend Table 14-2H-2E-5, Building Placement, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front (Facade Zone)1, 2 Interior Design Site Corner Design Site 15' min.; 30' max. (F) 15' min.; 30' max. Side Street (Facade Zone)1, 2 Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min.; 25' max. (G) 15' min. (H) Side Primary Building Accessory Structure(s)3 5' min. (G) (I) 3' min. (H) (J) Rear Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min. (I) (K) 5' min. (J) (L) b. Building Within Facade Zone Total length of facade required within or abutting the facade zone, exclusive of setbacks. Front Side Street 65% min. (K) 55% min (L) c. Standards 11 (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). 1 If utility easement is 10' as determined by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9), subtract 5' from required setback. 2 The area between the front and side street design site lines and the building shall not be paved (except for allowed driveways and pedestrian routes) and is subject to the requirements in section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards). 3 For Duplex Side-By-Side and Attached Townhouses, no side setback is required for accessory structures used for parking. N. Amend Table 14-2H-2E-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Encroachment Type: Front (M) Side St. (N) Side (O) Rear (P) Architectural Features 3' max. 3' max. 5 3' max. 5' max. Stairs X 3' max. 5 2' max. 5' max. b. Standards: (1) Encroachments are not allowed within utility easement area, ROW, alley ROW or across a property line. (2) Upper story encroachments on front and side street require 8' min. of clearance. (3) See Item 8 (Frontages) for allowed frontages and section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards) for further refinements. O. Amend 14-2H-2E-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 12 P. Amend Table 14-2H-2E-7, Parking, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Required Spaces: Residential Uses Studio or 1- 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms 1 min. per unit 2 min. per unit Non-Residential Uses 13 1,500 sf. > 1,500 sf. None 2.5 min./1,000 sf. after first 1,500 sf. b. Setback (Distance From ROW/Design Site Line): Front1 40' min. (Q) Side Street 15' min. (R) Side 5' min. (S) Rear 5' min. (T) c. Characteristics: Curb Cut Driveway Width 12' max.2 (U) Distance between driveways 40 20' min. (V) d. Standards: (1) Parking may be covered or uncovered and may be attached or detached from main body. (2) Parking may be located in rear or side wing in compliance with main body and wing(s) standards per section 14-2H-6 (Building Type Standards). (3) Porte-cochère allowed if integrated into building facade. (4) Curb Cut Driveway width along alley may exceed 12'. (5) A driveway may be shared between adjacent design sites. 1 Front access is not allowed in corner design sites. 2 With 2' planting strip on each side. Q. Amend Table 14-2H-2F-3, Building Types, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Primary Design Site Building Type Width (A) Depth (B) Standards a. House-Scale: Multiplex large 75' min.1 100' max. 130' min.2 150' max. 14-2H-6J Courtyard building small 100' min.1 130' max. 150' min.2 180' max. 14-2H-6L b. Block-Scale Townhouse6 18’ min.3 160’ max.4,5 100’ min.2 180’ max. 14-2H-6K 1 Min. width may be reduced by 10' if vehicle access is provided from rear. 14 2 Min. depth may be adjusted as follows: (a) It may be reduced by 10' if utility easement is relocated to alley; and/or (b) It may be reduced by 15' if the design site fronts new civic space (14-2H-5) not shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Min. depth reduction may not exceed 25' total. 3 Represents 1 townhouse. 4 Represents 4 townhouses side-by-side or attached. 5 In the open sub-zone, each townhouse may be divided vertically into 3 units. 6 For fee simple arrangements, no side setback is required between the units of this building type. R. Amend Table 14-2H-2F-5, Building Placement, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front (Facade Zone)1, 2 Interior Design Site Corner Design Site 15' min.; 25' max. (F) 15' min.; 25' max. Side Street (Facade Zone)1, 2 Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min.; 25' max.(G) 15' min. (H) Side Primary Building Accessory Structure(s)3 5' min. (I) 3' min. (J) Rear Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min. (K) 5' min. (L) b. Building Within Facade Zone Total length of facade required within or abutting the facade zone, exclusive of setbacks. Front Side Street 65% min. (K) 55% min (L) c. Standards (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). 1 If utility easement is 10' as determined by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9), subtract 5' from required setback. 2 The area between the front and side street design site lines and the building shall 15 not be paved (except for allowed driveways and pedestrian routes) and is subject to the requirements in section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards). 3 For Duplex Side-By-Side and Attached Townhouses, no side setback is required for accessory structures used for parking. S. Amend Table 14-2H-2F-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Encroachment Type: Front (M) Side St. (N) Side (O) Rear (P) Architectural Features 3' max. 3' max. 5 3' max. 5' max. Stairs X 3' max. 5 2' max. 5' max. b. Standards: (1) Encroachments are not allowed within utility easement area, ROW, alley ROW or across a property line. (2) Upper story encroachments on front and side street require 8' min. of clearance. (3) See Item 8 (Frontages) for allowed frontages and section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards) for further refinements. T. Amend 14-2H-2F-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 16 U. Amend Table 14-2H-2F-7, Parking, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Required Spaces: Residential Uses Studio or 1- 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms 1 min. per unit 2 min. per unit Non-Residential Uses 2,000 sf. > 2,500 sf. None 2.5 min./1,000 sf. after first 2,000 sf. b. Setback (Distance From ROW/Design Site Line): Front1 40' min. (Q) Side Street 15' min. (R) Side 5' min. (S) Rear 5' min. (T) c. Characteristics: Curb Cut Driveway Width 12' max.2 (U) Distance between driveways 40 20' min. (V) d. Standards: (1) Parking may be covered or uncovered and may be attached or detached from main body. (2) Parking may be located in rear or side wing in compliance with main body and 17 wing(s) standards per section 14-2H-6 (Building Type Standards). (3) Porte-cochère allowed if integrated into building facade. (4) Curb Cut Driveway width along alley may exceed 12'. (5) A driveway may be shared between adjacent design sites. 1 Front access is not allowed in corner design sites. 2 With 2' planting strip on each side. V. Amend Table 14-2H-2G-3, Building Types, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Primary Design Site Building Type Width (A) Depth (B) Standards a. Block-Scale: Townhouse4 5 18' min.1 2 220' max.2, 3 3,4 100' min.1 180' max. 14-2H-6K Courtyard building large 100' min. 150' max. 180' min. 1 200' max. 14-2H-6M Main street building 25' min. 150' max. 100' min. 1 200' max. 14-2H-6N (1) 1 Min. depth may be reduced by 15' if the design site fronts a new civic space (14- 2H-5) not shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan.(2) Min. depth reductions may not exceed 25' total. 1 2 Represents 1 townhouse. 2 3 Represents 8 townhouses side-by-side or attached. 3 4 Each townhouse may be divided vertically into 3 units. 4 5 For fee simple arrangements, no side setback is required between the units of this building type. W. Amend Table 14-2H-2G-5, Building Placement, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Setback (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front (Facade Zone) Interior Design Site Corner Design Site 0' min.; 10' max. (F) 0' min.; 10' max. Side Street (Facade Zone) Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 0' min.; 10' max.(G) 0' min. (H) 18 Side Primary Building Accessory Structure(s)1 0' min. (I) 3' min. (J) Rear Primary Building Accessory Structure(s) 15' min. (K) 5' min. (L) b. Building Within Facade Zone Total length of facade required within or abutting the facade zone, exclusive of setbacks. Front Side Street 80% min. 70% min. c. Standards (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Utility easements requiring in alley as identified by the applicable abutting throughfare type (14-2H-9) 1 For Duplex Side-By-Side and Attached Townhouses, no side setback is required for accessory structures used for parking. X. Amend Table 14-2H-2G-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Encroachment Type: Front (M) Side St. (N) Side (O) Rear (P) Architectural Features 3' max. X 3' max. X 3' max. X 3' max. Stairs X 3' max. X 3' max. X 3' max. b. Standards: (1) Encroachments are not allowed within utility easement area, ROW, alley ROW or across a property line. (2) Upper story encroachments on front and side street require 8' min. of clearance. (3) See Item 8 (Frontages) for allowed frontages and section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Type Standards) for further refinements. Y. Amend 14-2H-2G-6, Encroachments Into Setbacks, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 19 Z. Amend Table 14-2H-2G-7, Parking, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Required Spaces: Residential Uses Studio or 1- 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms 1 max. per unit 1.5 max. per unit 20 Non-Residential Uses 5,000 sf. > 5,000 sf. 0 max. 2 max./1,000 sf. after first 5,000 sf. b. Setback (Distance From ROW/Design Site Line): Front1 40' min. (Q) Side Street 75’ from front > 75’ from front (R) 25’ min. (S) 5’ min. Side 0' min. (T) Rear 5' min. (U) c. Characteristics: Curb Cut Driveway Width 12' max.2 (V) d. Standards: (1) Parking may be covered or uncovered and may be attached or detached from main body. (2) Parking may be located in rear or side wing in compliance with main body and wing(s) standards per section 14-2H-6 (Building Type Standards). (3) Curb Cut Driveway width along alley may exceed 12'. (4) A driveway may be shared between adjacent design sites. 1 With 2' planting strip on each side. AA. Amend Table 14-2H-4E-1, Adjustments to Standards, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Table 14-2H-4E-1: Adjustments to Standards Eligible Standards and Allowed Adjustments Required Findings Adjustment/Amount of Adjustment Design Site Design Site Dimensions (Depth/Width) Decrease in the minimum required or increase the maximum allowed. 1 The adjustment accommodates an existing feature including, but not limited, to a tree or utility; and 2 An existing or new design site can still be developed in compliance with the standards Up to 10% of the standard. 21 of the zone. Increase the maximum allowed. 1 Demonstrates that one or more of the following special circumstances apply to the property, which make it impractical to comply with the subject regulation: a. The adjustment is needed to avoid a regulated sensitive area. b. The adjustment is needed to reduce the amount of grading needed due to the property’s existing topography. c. The alignment of an existing street that must be extended creates a configuration that makes compliance impractical due to irregularly shaped blocks. d. Corner design sites within non-rectangular blocks (see figure below). 2 The building(s) complies with the setbacks of the zone. 3 The adjustment fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood. No Limit Building Setbacks 22 Facade Building Within Facade Zone Reduction of the minimum amount of facade building required within the facade zone. 1 The adjustment accommodates an existing feature including, but not limited, to a tree or utility. 2 The proposed development is visually compatible with adjacent development and the intended physical character of the zone. Up to 20% of the standard. Building Footprint Size of Main Body or Wing(s) Increase in the allowed length or width. 1 The adjustment accommodates an existing feature including, but not limited, to a tree or utility. 2 The wing(s) maintains the required 5' offset from the main body. 3 The building complies with the setbacks of the zone. 4 The proposed development is visually compatible with adjacent development and the intended physical character of the zone. Up to 10% of the standard. Parking Location1 Front Setback1 Reduction in the required parking setback. 1 The adjustment accommodates an existing feature including, but not limited, to a tree or utility. 2 If accessed from the street, the driveway complies with the Form-Based Zone standards. 3 The ground floor space is in compliance with the Form-Based Zone standards. Up to 10% of the standard. Characteristics Increase in driveway width 1 The adjustment is needed to access a parking area for a building with 3 or more units. 2 Alley access is not feasible. Up to 18’ driveway width 23 Screening Maximum Screening Height Increase in the total height of screens and the retaining walls that they are mounted on or attached to beyond 6'. 1 There will be little or no impact on the adjoining properties or the surrounding neighborhood. 2 The height is necessary to achieve the objectives of this sub-section or is required for health and safety. Up to 33% of the standard. Affordable Housing Zones (14-2H-2) Select one of the following minor adjustments. 1 The adjustment is in a building that contains Affordable Housing units.2 2 The adjustment fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood. 3 The adjustment is consistent with the intent of the standard being adjusted and the goals of the Comprehensive and District Plans. Building type design site depth may be adjusted by up to 15'3; or Building type design site width may be adjusted by up to 15%; or Minimum amount of facade building required within the facade zone may be reduced by up to 20%. Building Type Standards (14-2H-6) Select one of the following minor adjustments. 1 The adjustment is in a building that contains Affordable Housing units.2 2 The adjustment fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood. 3 The adjustment is consistent with the intent and the standard being adjusted and the goals of the Comprehensive and District Plans. Building main body and wing standards may be adjusted by up to 15%; or Maximum building height may be increased by up to 0.5 stories.4 Additional Minor Adjustments Select an additional minor adjustment each for the two sets of minor adjustments for affordable housing described above. The Affordable Housing units are income restricted to households making 50% or less of the Area Median Income.2 An additional minor adjustment to each of the minor adjustments describe d for Affordable Housing above. 24 1 In compliance with section 14-2H-8 (Frontage Standards). 2 In compliance with section 14-2H-10 (Affordable Housing Incentives). 3 This may be combined with other reductions in section 14-2H-2 (Zones) up to a combined maximum of 25'. 4 With this adjustment, the building height may exceed the maximum standards for primary buildings found in item 4a (Building Form; Height) of section 14-2H-2 (Zones) by 0.5 stories and by 5' BB. Amend Table 14-2H-6D-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Height: T3NE Max. number of stories 2.5 b. Main Body1: Width 55' max. (A) Depth2 55' max. (B) c. Wing(s)1 Width 20 24’ max. (C) Depth 20 24’ max. (D) Separation between wings 15’ min. Offset from main body 5’ min.3,4 (E) d. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub- section 14-2H-6C (Carriage House). (3) Rooftop room allowed on uppermost roof per sub-section 14-2H-7F (Rooftop Room). 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. 3 Except when used for parking, front parking setback shall comply with standards in Item 7 (Parking) of the zone. 4 Except at a corner of two building faces where neither of those faces front a public right-of-way, then the minimum is 0’. CC. Amend Table 14-2H-6E-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: 25 a. Height: T3NG Max. number of stories 2.5 b. Main Body1: Width 35' max. (A) Depth2 45' max. (B) c. Wing(s)1 Width 20 24’ max. (C) Depth 20 24’ max. (D) Separation between wings 15’ min. Offset from main body 5’ min.3,4 (E) d. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub- section 14-2H-6C (Carriage House). (3) Rooftop room allowed on uppermost roof per sub-section 14-2H-7F (Rooftop Room). 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. 3 Except when used for parking, front parking setback shall comply with standards in Item 7 (Parking) of the zone. 4 Except at a corner of two building faces where neither of those faces front a public right-of-way, then the minimum is 0’. DD. Amend Table 14-2H-6F-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Height: T3NE T3NG Max. number of stories 2.5 2.5 b. Main Body1: Width2 48' max. (A) Depth2 3,4 40' max. (B) c. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub- section 14-2H-6C (Carriage 26 House). (3) Rooftop room allowed on uppermost roof per sub-section 14-2H-7F (Rooftop Room). 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. 2 When units are rear loaded and only one story in height, the max. main body width may be increased to 60’. 3 When units are rear loaded and only one story in height, the max. main body depth may be increased to 70’. 4 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased to 45'. EE. Amend Table 14-2H-6G-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Height: T3NG Max. number of stories 2.5 b. Main Body1: Width 36' max. (A) Depth2 40' max. (B) c. Wing(s)1 Width 15’ max. (C) Depth 20’ max. (D) Separation between wings 15’ min. Offset from main body 5’ min.3,4 (E) d. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub- section 14-2H-6C (Carriage House). (3) Rooftop room allowed on uppermost roof per sub-section 14-2H-7F (Rooftop Room). 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. 3 Except when used for parking, front parking setback shall comply with standards in Item 7 (Parking) of the zone. 27 4 Except at a corner of two building faces where neither of those faces front a public right-of-way, then the minimum is 0’. FF. Amend Table 14-2H-6H-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Height: T3NE T3NG T4NS Max. number of stories 1.5 1.5 1.5 Max. height to mid- point of roof 18' 18' 18' b. Main Body1: All Cottages Width 32' max. (A) Depth2 24 30' max. (B) Most Rear Cottage Width 40' max. (C) Depth 24 30' max. (D) Separation between cottages 10' min. (E) c. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub-section 14-2H-6C (Carriage House). 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. GG. Amend 14-2H-6K-1, Description, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. A small-to-large sized, typically attached, building with a rear yard that consists of three (3) two (2) to eight (8) townhouses placed side-by-side. Each townhouse consists of one (1) unit or, up to three (3) stacked units as allowed by the zone. As allowed by the zone, this the house-scale townhouse type may also be detached with minimal separations between buildings. This type is typically located within moderate-to-high intensity neighborhoods, or near a neighborhood main street. HH. Amend Table 14-2H-6K-2, Number of Units, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Units per primary building 1 max. 3 max. in T4NM-O; T4MS 28 Primary buildings per design site 1 max. House-scale building, : attached – 2 townhouses min. 3 townhouses max., detached – 2 townhouses minimum - 3 building, 2 - 3 individual townhouses max. per row T3NE X T3NG A T4NS X T4NM X T4MS X Block-scale building,: attached – 4 townhouses min, 8 townhouses max. 4 - 8 individual townhouses max. per row T3NE X T3NG X T4NS A T4NM A T4MS A Key: A = Allowed X = Not Allowed II. Amend Table 14-2H-6K-3, Building Size and Massing, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Height: T3NG T4NS T4NM T4MS Max. number of stories 2.5 2.5 3.5 3.5 b. Main Body1: Width 18’ min.; 30' max. (A) Depth2 50' max. (B) Max. width per building 90’ 120’ 100160’ 200’ (C) c. Wing(s)1: Width 15’ max. (D) Depth 15’ max. (E) Separation between wings3 8' min. (F) c. Standards: (1) Facades facing a street or civic space must be designed in compliance with section 14-2H-7 (Architectural Element Standards). (2) Maximum one carriage house is allowed per sub-section 14-2H-6C (Carriage House). (3) In T4NM-O and T4MS, each townhouse may be divided vertically into 3 units. 1 In compliance with the standards of the zone. 2 When a porch is designed to extend the full width of the front facade (excluding 29 garages), the maximum main body depth may be increased by 5'. 3 No separation is required for wings used for parking, when entirely behind attached townhomes. JJ. Amend 14-2H-7B-2b, General Standards, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: b. Ground floor glazing on residential buildings shall be thirty fifteen percent (30 15%) minimum with a minimum of one (1) window on the ground floor of each building elevation and on. Attached garages are excluded from this standard and calculation. Ground floor glazing on shopfronts shall be seventy-five percent (75%) minimum. KK. Amend 14-2H-8C-1, Description, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 30 LL. Amend Table 14-2H-8C-2, Size, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Width, Clear 15 12' min.1 (A) Depth, Overall Elevated < 12" from average finish grade Elevated 12" from average finish grade (B) 8' min. 6' min. Height, Clear 8' min. (C) Stories 2 stories max.1 Pedestrian Access Width 3' min. (D) Utility easement area as identified by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9). (E) 1 Clear width Width reduce to 8' when applied to Cottage Court (14-2H-6H) building type. Story height maximum reduced to 1 story. MM. Amend 14-2H-8D-1, Description, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 31 NN. Amend Table 14-2H-8D-2, Size, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Width, Clear 15 12' min. (A) Depth, Overall Elevated < 12" from average finish grade (B) 8' min. 32 Elevated 12" from average finish grade 6' min. Height, Clear 8' min. (C) Stories 2 stories max. Pedestrian Access Width 3' min. (D) Utility easement area as identified by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9). (E) Encroachment Area of Building Facade Depth Width 6' max. (F) 1/3 min. of overall building facade1 (G) 1 May not exceed porch clear width ( (A) ) OO. Amend 14-2H-8E-1, Description, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 33 PP. Amend Table 14-2H-8E-2, Size, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Depth, Clear 10’ min. 1 (A) Length 15' min. (B) Distance between glazing 4' max. (C) Depth of recessed entries 12" 3’ max. (D) (C) Pedestrian Access Width 3' min. (E) (D) Height of dooryard fence/wall above finish level 36" max. (F) (E) Utility easement area as identified by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14- 2H-9). (G) 1 Reduce to 8' when applied to Cottage Court (14-2H-6H) building type. QQ. Amend 14-2H-8F-1, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Description: The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalk-facing rooms. Stoop landings may be accessed via stairs, ramp, or a sloped walkway. Stairs or ramps from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be parallel to the sidewalk. RR. Amend 14-2H-8F-1, Description, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 34 SS. Amend Table 14-2H-8F-2, Size, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Width, Clear 5' min. (A) Depth, Clear 3' min. (B) Height, Clear 8' min. (C) Stories 1 story max. Finish level above sidewalk average finished grade along frontage 12" min. (D) Depth of recessed entries 12" 3’ max. (E) Utility easement area as identified by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14-2H-9). (F) TT. Amend 14-2H-8G-1, Description, by removing the image with red border and adding the image with the no border: 35 UU. Amend Table 14-2H-8G-2, Size, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: Width, Clear 15' min. (A) Depth, Clear 15' min. (B) Ratio, height to width 2:1 max. (C) Height from sidewalk 12” max. (D) Utility easement area as identified by the applicable abutting thoroughfare type (14- 2H-9). (E) VV. Amend 14-2H-9B-3, Miscellaneous, by adding the underlined text: 3. Miscellaneous: a. Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the building facade. 36 b. Ramps shall be parallel to facade or along the side of the building. c. Sloped walkways shall connect to the public sidewalk or driveway. c. d. Entry doors are covered or recessed to provide shelter from the elements. d. e. Gates are not allowed. e. f. All doors shall face the street. WW. Amend 14-2H-9B-2, by adding the underlined text: 1. The individual standards of each thoroughfare type in this section may be adjusted as part of the subdivision process. In considering adjustments, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services shall find that the proposed adjustment meets all of the following criteria: XX. Amend Table 14-2H-9L-2, Overall Widths, by deleting the strikethrough text and adding the underlined text: a. Widths: ROW Width 20' (A) Pavement Width 10' (B) b. Additional Standards: (1) Side/front street adjoining design sites to comply with section 14-2H-9 (Frontage Standards). (2) Pedestrians share 10' section with bicycles. (3) See sub-section 14-2H-6J5I (Passage) for additional standards. (4) Passage shall be open to the public at all times. YY. Amend 14-9A-1, Definitions, by adding the underlined text: … ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES: Exterior building elements intended to provide ornamentation to the building massing, including, but not limited to: eaves, cornices, bay windows, window and door surrounds, light fixtures, canopies, and balconies. awnings, balconies, bay windows, belt courses, canopies, chimneys, cornices, eaves, light fixtures, and window and door surrounds. … TOWNHOUSE: Attached single-family dwellings containing not less than three (3) side by side, attached dwelling units (townhouse units), with each dwelling unit being located on a separate lot. Or as outlined in sub-section 14-2H-6K (Townhouse). DRAFT LAND SUBDIVISIONS CODE TEXT 37 ZZ. Amend 15-3-4A, Blocks, by adding the underlined text: A. Blocks: 1. Blocks should be limited in size and be laid out in a pattern that ensures the connectivity of streets, provides for efficient provision of public and safety services, and establishes efficient and logical routes between residences and nonresidential destinations and public gathering places. 2. Block Lengths: a. Except as required by Article 14-2H (Form-Based Zones And Standards), to provide multiple travel routes within and between neighborhoods, block faces along local and collector streets should range between three hundred (300) and six hundred feet (600') in length and for residential subdivisions have a width sufficient to accommodate two (2) tiers of lots. Longer block faces may be allowed in cases of large lot commercial, industrial, or rural residential development, or where topography, water features, or existing development prevents shorter block lengths, although midblock pedestrian connections may be required (see section 15-3-3 of this chapter). Block faces are measured from centerline to centerline. b. Where the area is subject to Article 14-2H (Form-Based Zones And Standards), the block network shall substantially comply with the Form-Based Code Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan and shall meet the following standards: (1) Individual block lengths and the total block perimeter shall comply with the standards in Table 15-3-4A-1 (Block Size Standards). Where a block contains multiple Form-Based Zones, the most intense zone is to be used to establish the standards for block size. Blocks may exceed the maximum allowed length if a compliant passage (14-2H-9L) is provided to break up the block. Table 15-3-4A-1: Block Size Standards Zone Length (max.) Length (max.) With Passage1 Perimeter Length Perimeter Length With Passage1 T3 NE 500' max. 800' max. 1,600' max. 2,200' max. T3 NG 500' max. 800' max. 1,600' max. 2,200' max. T4 NS 360' max. 600' max. 1,440' max. 1,950' max. T4 NM 360' max. 600' max. 1,440' max. 1,950' max. T4 MS 360' max. 500' max. 1,440' max. 1,750' max. 1 In compliance with the standards for a passage in sub-section 14-2H-9L (Passage). 2 Adjustment to block size standards may be requested according to the approval criteria and procedures for adjustments contained in 15-3-4A-5. (2) Blocks shall be a minimum width to result in two (2) halves of developable design sites in compliance with the minimum design site depth standards of the allowed building types in the Form-Based Zone. When the zone has a range of minimum design site depths, the applicant may show the shortest minimum design site depth with an acknowledgement that the selected depth may not accommodate the full range of building types allowed by the zone. A single half is allowed when adjoining an existing half-block. 38 (3) The size, shape, length, location, and design of blocks may vary from the Future Land Use Map where required to accommodate sensitive areas, or where the variation complies maintains street connectivity, complies with Table 15-3-4A-1 (Block Size Standards, minimizes changes to Form-Based Zones on each block, and adjusts all blocks affected by the proposed change(s). Where this affects the location, shape, or design of civic space, the variation shall maintain civic space of a similar size in a nearby location within the subdivision. 3. Block faces along arterial streets should be at least six hundred feet (600') in length. Intersecting collector streets should be spaced in a manner that provides adequate connectivity between neighborhoods, but also maintains the capacity of the street for the safe and efficient movement of traffic. Longer block faces may be required along high capacity or higher speed arterial streets where the interests in moving traffic outweigh the connectivity between areas of development. The city may approve shorter block faces in high density commercial areas or other areas with high pedestrian counts. 4. Cul-de-sacs may not exceed nine hundred feet (900') in length. The length of a cul-de-sac is measured from the centerline of the street from which it commences to the center of the bulb. 5. Adjustments to Block Size Standards a. The individual block lengths and the total block perimeter standards of each zone in this section may be adjusted as part of the subdivision process. In considering an adjustment, the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services shall find that the proposed adjustment meets the following criteria: (1) Demonstrates that one or more of the following special circumstances apply to the property, which make it impractical to comply with the block size standards: 1. The adjustment is needed to avoid a regulated sensitive area. 2. The adjustment is needed to reduce the amount of grading needed due to the property’s existing topography. 3. The adjustment is needed because the alignment of an existing street that must be extended creates a configuration that makes compliance impractical. 4. The adjustment is needed because the abutting neighborhood is designed with longer blocks that impact the proposed development. The new blocks abutting the existing longer blocks cannot accommodate new streets and pedestrian passages are infeasible. 5. The adjustment is needed because a single-loaded street or passage has been determined to be undesirable for the block to protect the sensitive nature of public parkland. 6. The adjustment is needed because visibility and access to public parks, civic uses, and natural open spaces are provided through other means besides a single-loaded street. (2) The adjustment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property is located. (3) The adjustment requested is in conformity with the intent and purpose of the regulation modified. (4) The requested adjustment complies with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. 39 Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 380. Passed and approved this 6th day of May 2025. s/Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s/ Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 05/15/2025