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Summary of Changes (1.3.2017) Page 1 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO CITY OF CODY ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP (Updated for January 3, 2017 Meeting) (Disclaimer: This summary includes those changes believed to be of most interest. Not every change, or detail of every change is listed. Items listed are not necessarily in order of importance. Reference to the complete document is recommended.) A. The “General Provisions” are relocated to Chapter 1 and greatly expanded. The chapter includes general authority and enforcement language. B. The “Definitions” chapter is greatly expanded with several new and updated definitions. C. All residential zoning districts are renamed—see Chapter 1. (For reference, R-1 roughly corresponds with the existing Residential AA zone, R-2 with the existing Residential A zone, and R-2MH with F-2. The existing Residential B zone is split into R-3 and R-4.) D. The zoning map is modified to reflect the new residential zoning designations. As proposed, if a property is currently zoned residential then it would remain zoned one of the residential zones; and, with the exception of a few properties, if a property is zoned commercial or industrial, the zoning would not change. The properties that are proposed to be changed from commercial or industrial to residential include: 1. Part of the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue. 2. Along Draw Street and the area of North Park Drive. 3. The Heart Mountain Condominiums (the 3-story buildings south of Kent Avenue), a vacant lot to its west, and 319 Pintail Street. 4. A portion of 3113 E Avenue. 5. The Cody Bible Church property and a couple of neighboring duplex lots on the south side of Cougar Avenue. 6. A portion of the Parkway Trailer & RV Park. E. Dimensional requirements for the residential zones, such as minimum building setbacks, minimum lot size, allowable density, and building height are now found in a single reference table, located in Chapter 6. Some standards are modified. New standards include minimum lot width, maximum lot depth to width ratios, and a minimum garage door setback. F. Several dimensional requirements are modified, including smaller setbacks for accessory buildings, smaller frontage requirements, and modified building coverage and lot area requirements (some smaller, some larger). Steep hillsides and other undevelopable land can no longer be counted towards minimum lot size or density calculations. G. The minimum size of a dwelling is increased from 864 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. for the low- density zones (RR and R-1), and decreased for the medium and high density zones (R-2MH and R-3 to 720 sq. ft., R-4 to 240 sq. ft.). ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary of Changes (1.3.2017) Page 2 H. For properties in the medium-density zones, potential density would now remain about the same regardless of the type of building constructed (detached home vs. townhouse vs. apartment). I. The “Conditional Use” category is created. It is utilized in the land use table and the process for consideration is found in Chapter 14. A proposed conditional use requires notice to neighbors and review by the Planning and Zoning Board. J. Permitted uses for the residential zoning districts are now found in a single consolidated land use table—Chapter 7. Several new categories of uses are added and assigned as “Permitted”, “Accessory”, “Conditional” and “Not Permitted” uses in each residential zoning district. K. A new chapter, Chapter 8 Supplemental Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts, is added, which chapter compiles and sets forth requirements for specific uses. The chapter is used in conjunction with the residential land use table found in Chapter 7. L. Home businesses are redefined and classified into two categories— “Large Scale” and “Small Scale” Home Occupations, based on the size and characteristics of the business. Large scale home occupations, where permitted, would require a conditional use permit. M. Short Term Rentals and Bed and Breakfast Inns would need to be registered with the City, which registration process includes a fire/life safety inspection and verification of proper zoning. Short term rentals are regulated by number of guest bedrooms, owner occupied vs. non-owner occupied, and total guest occupancy. N. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes are now clearly defined and individually addressed by the code. O. Basic architectural standards are required for manufactured homes, modular homes, and site- built homes in the residential zones—see “Residential Architectural Standards” in Chapter 8. (Concrete or similar foundation, minimum average roof pitch of 4:12, minimum one level above ground, and minimum 1-foot eaves.) P. Standards for multi-family developments with more than four dwelling units are proposed— see “Multi-Family Development” in Chapter 8. (Includes architecture, landscaping, open space, and amenities.) Q. Standards for housing those with disabilities are now more clearly in line with the federal Fair Housing Act. R. Neighbor notice can now be sent by standard USPS First Class mail instead of certified mail.