Title
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 5.16.6.D, 5.17.4, 5.17.6.C, 5.26.2.A, and 5.28.8, and Tables 5.15-1, 5.15-2, and 5.15-3 of Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (Marijuana Processor, ADU, Security, Building Materials, FAR Determination, Fence Graphic, Use Tables) (ORD-20-34)
Memorandum
An amendment is proposed to the Unified Development Code to correct errors and make changes as summarized below.
* Change to Section 5.16.6.D Accessory Dwelling Unit and correction to Table 5.15.2 Accessory Uses. A previous ordinance (ORD-16-16) to revise and expand accessory dwelling units into the R2A district was not carried forward to the UDC when it was adopted. A P is added to the use table and amendments are proposed to the use specific standards to reinforce and complement the change to the use table. Two paragraphs in the use specific standards have been converted to tables for simplification.
* Change to Section 5.17.4 Mixed Use Zoning Districts by adding a new section for determining FAR. The proposed change will include right-of-way dedications for public sidewalks in the lot area for FAR purposes. The proposed language is modeled after how density is determined in residential zoning districts, where parkland dedications are included in the lot area.
* Change to Section 5.17.6.C Building Design Requirements on Primary and Secondary Streets by adding a new subparagraph indicating fiber cement board is permitted only as a trim or accent material. This material is currently unregulated.
* Correction to Section 5.26.2.A with the proper labels for the front and middle portions of a lot in the graphic.
* Change to Section 5.28.8 Security for Completion of Improvements to expand when security can be given for incomplete site improvements in order to receive a temporary certificate of occupancy. The proposed change will allow for all required site improvements at any time of the year to be considered for security when ...
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