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File #: 24-2004    Version: 1 Name: UDC Nonconforming Structures Text Amendment
Type: Report or Communication Status: Filed
File created: 11/21/2024 In control: City Planning Commission
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action: 12/3/2024
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Proposed Amendment to Nonconforming Structures (Section 5.32.2) in Unified Development Code: Staff presents ordinance revisions to Section 5.32.2 related to nonconforming structures in residential districts. The proposed ordinance revision eliminates Zoning Board of Appeals approval for certain nonconforming structure improvements and would allow the Planning Manager to administratively approve alterations that: do not extend closer to lot lines, do not create new nonconformities, and comply with zoning dimensional standards. Alterations include changes increasing floor area, dwelling units, or exterior building dimensions. Staff recommendation: approval.
Attachments: 1. 2024-12-03_CPC_Staff Report (Nonconforming Structures).pdf, 2. 2024-12-03_CPC_Ordinance (Nonconforming Structure) track changes.pdf, 3. 2024-12-03_CPC_Ordinance (Nonconforming Structure) clean.pdf, 4. 2024-12-03_CPC_Slides (Nonconforming Structures).pdf
Related files: 25-0201

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Proposed Amendment to Nonconforming Structures (Section 5.32.2) in Unified Development Code: Staff presents ordinance revisions to Section 5.32.2 related to nonconforming structures in residential districts. The proposed ordinance revision eliminates Zoning Board of Appeals approval for certain nonconforming structure improvements and would allow the Planning Manager to administratively approve alterations that: do not extend closer to lot lines, do not create new nonconformities, and comply with zoning dimensional standards. Alterations include changes increasing floor area, dwelling units, or exterior building dimensions. Staff recommendation: approval.