TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps - Assistant City Manager
Gerald Newton - Development Services Director
FROM: Craig Harmon, Senior Planner
Scott Walters, Senior Planner
Chester Green, Senior Planner
DATE: June 1, 2026
RE:Title
Proposed Text Amendments to Multiple Sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Regarding Fences and Walls, Zoning Districts, Use Table, Zero Lot Line Applicability, and Subdivision Design StandardsTitle
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Executive Summary:
The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation and forward the item to the City Council.
The Development Services staff has identified several minor updates and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). These revisions are intended to clarify existing provisions and eliminate unnecessary development requirements.
On April 21, 2026, the Planning Commission held a legislative public hearing regarding these amendments. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Background:
Listed below are the ordinance sections related to the proposed changes.
1. 30-5.D.4.b Exemption for Safety (Fences and Walls): Under the current development standards, chain-link fences located in required front and corner side yard setbacks may not exceed (4) feet in height. This standard is applied equally regardless of the zoning district and regardless of the use of the property. Thus, industrially zoned properties are unable to erect chain link fences above the allowed four (4) feet height. Industrial and heavy commercial uses have an increased need to secure property and ensure public safety.
Currently, only "major utilities, wireless communication towers, government facilities, and other public safety uses" are allowed by development standards to have an exemption to the fence he...
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