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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDApacket__09-14-20_0348_125       NOTICE OF MEETING REGULAR MEETING FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION      Chairman Erik Hansen  Vice Chairman Peter Gray Commissioner Clayton Corey V A C A N T  Commissioner Susan Dempster Commissioner Dan Kovacevic Commissioner Scott Schlossberg TIME:6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING WHEN:MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 WHERE:FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ Commissioners of the Town of Fountain Hills will attend either in person or by telephone conference call; a quorum of the Town’s Council,  various Commission, Committee or Board members may be in attendance at the Commission meeting. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the Commission are audio and/or video recorded and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recording. Parents, in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the Town Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the Town will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. §1-602.A.9 have been waived.        REQUEST TO COMMENT   The public is welcome to participate in Commission meetings. TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM, please complete a Request to Comment card, located in the back of the Council Chambers, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion of that item, if possible. Include the agenda item on which you wish to comment. Speakers will be allowed three contiguous minutes to address the Commission. Verbal comments should be directed through the Presiding Officer and not to individual Commissioners. TO COMMENT ON AN AGENDA ITEM IN WRITING ONLY, please complete a Request to Comment card, indicating it is a written comment, and check the box on whether you are FOR or AGAINST and agenda item, and hand it to the Executive Assistant prior to discussion, if possible.               1.CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE – Chairman Hansen     2.ROLL CALL – Chairman Hansen     3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Commission, and (ii) is subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The Commission will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the Public, individual commissioners may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter, or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Commission agenda.     4.CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission July 13, 2020.      5.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-18 amending Section 1.10, Violation and Penalty, Section 20.15, Penalties, and Section 21.12, Violations and Penalties, and adding Section 24.04, Violations and Penalties, of the Zoning Ordinance as they pertain to penalties for violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Case #2020-06     6.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE 20-21 amending Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Sections 12.02 B, 12.02 C, and 12.02 D, by adjusting provisions to allow indoor vehicle sales and rentals in the C-C, C-2, and C-3 Districts. Case #Z2020-08     7.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-17 amending Section 5.07 B. of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the types of flags on flagpoles exempt from height requirements.  Case #2020-07      8.COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.    9.SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Development Services Director.    10.REPORT from Development Services Director.    11.ADJOURNMENT.        Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 14, 2020 2 of 3     CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF NOTICE The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing notice was duly posted in accordance with the statement filed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the Town Clerk. Dated this ______ day of ____________________, 2020. _____________________________________________  Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant   The Town of Fountain Hills endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Please call 480-816-5199 (voice) or 1-800-367-8939 (TDD) 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or to obtain agenda information in large print format. Supporting documentation and staff reports furnished the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the Development Services' Office.    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 14, 2020 3 of 3   ITEM 4. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/14/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant Staff Contact Information: Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission July 13, 2020.  Staff Summary (Background) The intent of approving meeting minutes is to ensure an accurate account of the discussion and action that took place at the meeting for archival purposes. Approved minutes are placed on the Town's website and maintained as permanent records in compliance with state law. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle N/A Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission July 13, 2020.. SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission July 13, 2020..  Attachments Meeting Minutes 7/13/2020  TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 13, 2020            1.CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE      Chairman Hansen called the meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission of July 13, 2020, to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Commission and staff members in the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.    2.ROLL CALL     Present: Commissioner Clayton Corey; Chairman Erik Hansen; Commissioner Scott Schlossberg; Commissioner Dan Kovacevic  Absent: Commissioner Susan Dempster; Vice Chairman Peter Gray  Staff Present: John Wesley , Development Services Director; Farhad Tavassoli , Senior Planner; Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant  3.CALL TO THE PUBLIC      None.   4.CONSIDERATION OF approving the meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2020.         MOVED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dan Kovacevic to approve the meeting minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2020.   Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously   5.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER amending the Zoning Ordinance adding a new Chapter 26, Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay.        Chairman Hansen opened the public hearing. Mr. Wesley gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof), which addressed: BACKGROUND PROPOSED NEW CHAPTER 26 FURTHER CONSIDERATION COMMISSION OPTIONS Mr. Wesley said that this is an opportunity to add another Chapter (26) to the Zoning Ordinance. During the Town’s incorporation, the Maricopa County ordinance were used with some minor changes. The downtown area was developed as an urban core area. Most of the    area was and is a C-2 zone. The other area, Plat 208 was developed by the County prior to incorporation. It was platted with common parking areas so individual lots would not need to provide on-site parking. The C-2 zoning requires individual properties to provide their own parking and meet set-back and lot coverage requirements. Variances were approved for the Plat 208 area to allow zero lot line buildings and common parking areas. As time passed and development continued, the Town decided they did not want to continue with the issuance of variances. To allow the continuance of development in Plat 208 the town created and approved a zoning overlay district called the Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay District in 1992. This allowed lots 10,800 or smaller to have 100% lot coverage and not provide parking. Lots larger than the 10,800 square feet were allowed to have 60% lot coverage and provide their own parking. The Town adopted a zoning ordinance specific for the Town in 1993. The 1993 ordinance did not include the Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay zoning designation and is not included in the zoning ordinance today. In 1998 the Town approved an ordinance which amended the 1992 Planned Shopping Overlay district. The amendment did bring some of the overlay district in line with the Town’s 1992 zoning ordinance. The effect of the 1992 ordinance is unclear since it was not placed in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Wesley concluded that the Town has continued to rely on the provisions of the overlay ordinance for development in this area. It has now come to the Town’s attention that it cannot rely on an ordinance that is no longer in effect. The proposed text amendment would re-establish the overlay district by adding it to the zoning ordinance as Chapter 26. The new ordinance would fit the structure of the current zoning ordinance. He said that staff recommends approval with resolution on the following items: Reduce or eliminating the parking requirements for the lots over10,800 square-feet. Allowing more than 60% lot coverage on the lots over 10,800 square-feet. Mr. Wesley suggested that the Commission may want to review this agenda and the next agenda item requesting a Special Use Permit in the downtown C-2 zone, before making decisions. Chairman Hansen agreed and Mr. Wesley reviewed the current Chapter 26 and the proposed changes to Chapter 26. Mr. Wesley explained what would be allowed in a C-2 and C-3 zoning with a Special Use Permit. The indoor mini-storage would be allowed in a C-2 with a Special Use Permit. The indoor mini-storage would not be allowed in the overlay district. Commissioner Schlossberg asked if they have an owner’s association. Mr. Wesley replied that from the inception of the downtown district with the common parking area that serves all the uses, there is a separate track that controls and maintains the common parking area. It is similar to a property owners association. Commissioner Kovacevic asked about a parking study. He asked, what is the number of lots that are over the 10,800 square feet and what is the total amount of square footage combined?    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 2 of 7   Mr. Wesley replied that the whole area was laid out and designed for three-story buildings. The parking was created to accommodate three-story buildings. Mr. Wesley said that he did not have an exact number of the larger lots but there is only one 10,800 that has not been developed. In response to Commissioner Kovacevic, Wesley said that any place within a C-2 zoning could apply for a special use permit to allow any of the uses listed under 12.05. Once the code is amended for the mini-storage, a SUP could be used for a mini-storage in a C-2 zoning. Commissioners Corey asked is there a statement in the area that there is more or less parking. Mr. Wesley said the belief is that there is plenty of parking. The parking was created based on the three-story buildings. Most buildings in that area are one to two-story. More parking would be required for any lots over 10,800 square-foot lot. Commissioner Kovacevic said that he never has a hard time finding parking downtown. The town will grow into what it was designed. He said he would hate to see it run short of parking. He would like to know exactly the amount of parking, how much square footage per building and their parking use. Commissioner Corey said he did not have concerns about the parking. Chairman Hansen said that the parking concerns can be a continued conversation. Chairman Hansen closed the public hearing.    MOVED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dan Kovacevic to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to approve amending the zoning ordinance adding a new Chapter 26, Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay as submitted and recommended by staff with two modifications: 1. Amend section 26.02 to allow the (climate control mini-storage) opportunity to apply for a Special Use Permit 2. Remove the limitations of the 60% lot coverage on the lots over 10,800 square-feet.     Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously   6.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-10 amending Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, by adding a new provision to Section 12.05, to allow indoor mini-storage in the C-2 zoning district under the condition of a Special Use Permit.        Chairman Hansen opened the public hearing.   Senior Planner, Farhad Tavassoli said that this item was continued from the Jun 8, 2020 meeting to allow the Commission to hear the proposed Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay District for Plat 208, which allows for a Special Use Permit for this area of the Town before taking action.   Mr. Tavassoli gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 3 of 7   hereof), which addressed:   REQUEST C-2 ZONING DISTRICT (INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL): DESCRIPTION OF INDOOR MINI-STORAGE FACILITIES INDOOR MINI-STORAGE IN NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS ANALYSIS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS   Mr.Tavassoli explained that the proposed text amendment to allow  indoor mini-storage in C-2 with a Special Use Permit is staff initiated but in response to the Commission’s direction to amend the zoning ordinance. Currently mini-storages are allowed in the C-3 zoning and all industrial districts.  The C-2 zoning district (Intermediate Commercial) is for the sale of goods and service to clientele beyond the immediate neighborhood. It is designed for application at major intersections and maintain compatibility with adjacent uses.  The Town may grant a SUP for certain uses.  Indoor mini-storage’s are becoming more and more popular.  They are designed for storage of personal property in modestly-sized units that are climate-controlled.  The buildings are secure, well lit and polished in appearance.   Mr. Tavassoli said that in drafting the proposed text amendment, sixteen other jurisdictions were reviewed.  Thirteen jurisdictions allowed the indoor mini-storage as matter of right in certain districts and additional districts with Special Use Permit.  Three jurisdictions ( Cave Creek, Queen Creek and Goodyear) required SUP regardless of the zoning. None of the jurisdictions allowed storage of any kind in its town/city center overlay districts.   In conclusion Mr. Tavassoli said that the text amendment addresses the demand for indoor mini-storage facilities within close proximity and expands inventory of potential sites, the text amendment encourages detailed analysis of factors such as traffic impact, appearance, noise and business hours.  Staff recommends approval of the amendment.   Commissioner Schlossberg commented that he remembers the rendering from a previous meeting as an aesthetically pleasing building.  The appearance of the building would be an improvement to some existing buildings in the area. He agreed with the location and that there is a need for storage.   Commissioner Corey agreed with Commissioner Schlossberg.   Commissioner Kovacevic asked if the drive thru issue mentioned at a previous meeting was resolved.  The suggestion was that a car could pull thru the storage facility and close a garage door behind them to unload cargo in privacy.   Mr. Wesley said that the applicant is aware of the drive-thru component and are working to address that.   Mr. Wesley told the Commission that if there is a desire amongst them to leave the door open for the possibility for a mini-storage at that location (staff recommended against it previously) the ordinance(s) would need to be amended.  One would be to allow a climate control indoor self-storage facility by right in the C-2 district or put it in section 12.02.C instead of 12.05. so, no SUP is required OR in Chapter 26 open it to all the Special Use Permits in the C-2 district OR a mini-storage is permitted in 12.05 but nothing else.      Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 4 of 7   In response to Commissioner Kovacevic Mr. Wesley replied that if a Special Use Permit is required a site plan would be presented to the Commission for their review.   Chairman Hansen closed the public hearing.   Chairman Hansen asked for a motion for item #5 regarding the addition of Chapter 26, Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay.   Mr. Wesley said that the Commission has a few options regarding action. They can approve as submitted, approve with modifications, continue or deny adding the new Chapter 26, Planned Shopping Plaza Overlay.      MOVED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey, SECONDED BY Commissioner Scott Schlossberg to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to approve Ordinance 20-10 amending Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, by adding a new provision to Section 12.05, to allow indoor mini-storage in the C-2 zoning district under the condition of a Special Use Permit.     Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously   7.HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER amending the Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.12 by changing the definition of dwelling unit, Section 5.06 G regarding large accessory structures, and Section 10.02 A. 13. regarding guest houses.        Mr. Wesley gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof), which addressed:   BACKGROUND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS-DWELLING UNIT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS-GUEST HOUSE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS-LARGE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OPTIONS   Mr. Wesley said that the current code needs to be amended to ensure that by allowing kitchens in guest houses do not result in the creation of duplexes – two homes on one lot. The current zoning ordinance includes definitions of dwelling units and guest houses and regulations for large accessory buildings.  The combination of the regulations is not clear and can be confusing.  Staff has taken this opportunity to review all of these areas and propose a set of text changes to simplify and clarify the regulations.  Mr. Wesley said staff researched how other municipalities handled accessory dwelling units and guest houses.  The majority had ordinances with provisions for these types of uses.  Mr. Wesley said that staff supports and recommends the changes.   Commissioner Corey said that this reads well and is very clear.   Chairman Hansen asked if code enforcement has received any complaints regarding incognito creations of duplexes.   Mr. Wesley replied that there are some issues that have come by the building permitting    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 5 of 7   side but have been easily resolved.   Chairman Hansen closed the public hearing.      MOVED BY Commissioner Scott Schlossberg, SECONDED BY Commissioner Clayton Corey to forward a recommendation to the Town Council to approve amending the Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.12 by changing the definition of dwelling unit, Section 5.06 G regarding large accessory structures, and Section 10.02 A.13.regarding guest houses.     Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously   8.COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.     Commissioner Kovacevic said he would like to know how over parked is Plat 208.     9.SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Development Services Director.    10.REPORT from Development Services Director.     Mr. Wesley said that the August meeting is cancelled due to COVID. Staff is currently working on some more text amendments to present to the Commission in September.     11.ADJOURNMENT        The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held July 13, 2020, adjourned at 7:31 p.m.                                                                                                                  PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION                                                                                                                    _______________________________                                                                                                                    Erik Hansen, Chairman            ATTEST AND PREPARED BY: ______________________________  Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant  CERTIFICATION  I herby certify that the forgoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 13th day of July, 2020.  I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.  Dated this 8th day of September, 2020.    Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 6 of 7   _____________________________________ Paula Woodward, Executive Assistant      Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 13, 2020 7 of 7   ITEM 5. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/14/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-18 amending Section 1.10, Violation and Penalty, Section 20.15, Penalties, and Section 21.12, Violations and Penalties, and adding Section 24.04, Violations and Penalties, of the Zoning Ordinance as they pertain to penalties for violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Case #2020-06 Staff Summary (Background) The Fountain Hills Town Code, including the Zoning Ordinance, establishes the penalties for violation of various sections and provisions within the Code.  There are two basic types of penalties: criminal and civil.  Article 1-8 of the Town Code provides the detailed information on penalties and the specific provisions for criminal and civil citations. There are several differences in the process between criminal violations and civil citations.  A code section with a criminal penalty requires more detailed documentation and has additional complicated processing steps.  A person found guilt of a criminal violation is charged with a misdemeanor and can be required to pay a fine up to $2500 and be imprisoned up to six months.  Penalties of this scale are often not necessary for violations of the Zoning Ordinance, especially when all that is desired is compliance with the regulations. Staff, with the assistance of the Town Attorney, has reviewed regulations in other communities and has done a thorough review of the penalty sections in the entire Town Code.  Based on those reviews, the majority of the sections of the Town's ordinances are being recommended to change from being criminal violations to civil citations.  This report addresses the changes to be considered in the Zoning Ordinance. There are three sections in the Zoning Ordinance that establish penalties which are being considered for revision.  As described below, staff is recommending a change to Section 1.10 to revise the penalty from criminal to civil.  This change affects all violations to the Zoning Ordinance, except where other specific penalties are provided. The other two current references are in Chapter 20, Saguaro Cactus Preservation, and Chapter 21, Adult Business Zoning Regulations.  Both of these chapters make violations a criminal penalty.  Both of these activities have criminal penalties under State statutes.  Given the nature of these uses and activities, staff is proposing to maintain the criminal penalty, but to re-word the language to be consistent. Chapter 24, Medical Marijuana Uses, does not currently have a penalty provision.  Staff has considered adding a penalty provision to cover this unique use.  State statute penalty provisions range from criminal to civil.  Options to consider are to include the same provision as used in Chapters 20 and 21 or to continue to leave it without a penalty provision making it covered by the general civil penalty of Section 1.10. Section 1.10 Violation and Penalty The last sentence of this section states: "Any person, firm, or corporation, found to be violating any of the provisions of this zoning ordinance and any amendments thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to punishment provided in Article 1-8 of the Town Code."  This section is in the Introduction to the Zoning Ordinance and provides a general penalty for violation to any provision of the ordinance.  It is recommended this section be amended by simply replacing the word "misdemeanor" with the words "civil infraction."  Section 20.15 Penalties Chapter 20 of the Zoning Ordinance is the Saguaro Cactus Preservation chapter.  In reviewing this chapter and the need for a penalty, staff also reviewed the provisions and requirements in State statutes to see if we could just default to those regulations and penalties.  It was found that our local ordinance goes beyond the State statute requirements and covers cacti not covered by the State regulations. Section 20.15 contains the penalties for violation of this section.  The current penalty is a class one misdemeanor.  ARS 3-932 lists penalties that range from a class three misdemeanor up to a class four felony.  Given the State interest in the preservation of Saguaro cactus, it seems appropriate to keep the penalty in the Town consistent with that of the State.  Therefore, the proposed change in language to this section is more about updating the language and keeping it consistent with the other sections of the Zoning Ordinance.  The amendment included in the attached ordinance is: Section 20.15, Penalties A.  A person found to be in violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a class one misdemeanor, which upon conviction may be punishable by a base fine not exceeding $2,500, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day this violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.  IN ADDITION TO APPLICABLE CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER ARIZONA LAW, VIOLATIONS OF THIS SAGUARO CACTUS PRESERVATION ORDINANCE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CODE, SECTION 1-8-2 REGARDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES. Section 21.12 Violations and Penalties Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance is for Adult Business Zoning Regulations.  The issues involved in this type of business are different than typical zoning issues.  The current Ordinance penalty for violating this section refers to Zoning Ordinance Section 1.10, which is currently a misdemeanor and to Article 1-8 of the Town Code, which includes both criminal and civil penalties. Given the unique nature of this land use and the State's criminal penalties, staff is recommending a change that would clarify and maintain the criminal penalties.  To be consistent with the wording in Section 20-15, staff is recommending the following change: In addition to applicable criminal penalties under Arizona law, and the Fountain Hills Code, violations of In addition to applicable criminal penalties under Arizona law, and the Fountain Hills Code, violations of this Adult Business Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.10: Violation and Penalty, as well as the Fountain Hills Town Code, SECTIONArticle 1-8-2:  REGARDING CRIMINAL PENALTIESPenalty. Chapter 24.  Medical Marijuana Uses Chapter 24 addresses the requirements to operate a medical marijuana dispensary or cultivation location.  This industry is heavily regulated by the State.  The Town's Zoning Ordinance addresses issues such as which zoning district allows the use, the spacing between similar uses, spacing from protected uses, and requirements regarding space allocated to specific parts of the operation.  These are fairly typical zoning ordinance issues. The current Ordinance does not list a penalty.  Therefore, violations are subject to the general violation penalties in Section 1.10.  Under the current ordinance, a violation would be a misdemeanor.  Under the revised Section 1.10, it will be a civil violation.  Given the nature of the potential zoning violations, staff is comfortable with these being including under the general penalties of Section 1.10. Should the Commission determine a criminal penalty would be more appropriate, staff would recommend language similar to that proposed for Sections 20.15 and 21.12 as follows: SECTION 24-04 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES IN ADDITION TO APPLICABLE CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER ARIZONA LAW, VIOLATIONS OF THIS MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORDINANCE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CODE, SECTION 1-8-2 REGARDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES.   Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Town Code Article 1-8 Penalty Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 20-18 with the proposed changes to Sections 1.10, 20.15, and 21.12 as described above and in the attached draft Ordinance. Should the Commission determine a criminal penalty is appropriate for violations of Chapter 24, the language presented above for a new Section 24.04 could be added to the draft Ordinance. SUGGESTED MOTION Staff will assist the Commission with a motion, as needed. Attachments Ordinance 20-18  ORDINANCE NO. 20-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING SECTION 1.10, VIOLATION AND PENALTY, SECTION 20.15, PENALTIES, AND SECTION 21.12 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise Chapter 1, Introduction, by amending Section 1.10 Violation and Penalty, to change from a misdemeanor to a civil penalty, amending Chapter 20, Saguaro Cactus Preservation, Section 20.15, Penalties, to reference the Penalty section in 1-8-2 of the Town Code, and amending Chapter 21, Adult Business Zoning Regulations, Section 21.12, Violations and Penalties, to change the reference for the penalty from Zoning Ordinance Section 1.10 and to Town Code Section 1-8-2; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9- 462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the August 26, 2020 and September 2, 2020 editions of the Fountain Hills Times; and WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on September 14, 2020 and by the Town Council on October 20, 2020. ENACTMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1, Introduction, by amending Section 1.10, Violation and Penalty, is amended as follows: Section 1.10 Violation and Penalty It is hereby declared to be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter, change, demolish, maintain, or use any house, building, structure, or fence, or to use any lot or parcel contrary to, or in violation of, any provision of this ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation, found to be violating any of the provisions of this zoning ordinance and any amendments thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor CIVIL INFRACTION and is subject to punishment provided in Article 1-8 of the Town Code. SECTION 3. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 20, Saguaro Cactus Preservation, Section 20.15, Penalties, A. is amended as follows: A. A person found to be in violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a class one misdemeanor, which upon conviction may be punishable by a base fine not exceeding $2,500, or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day this violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. IN ADDITION TO APPLICABLE CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER ARIZONA LAW, VIOLATIONS OF THIS SAGUARO CACTUS PRESERVATION ORDINANCE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN CODE, ARTICLE 1-8-2 REGARDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES. SECTION 4. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 21, Adult Business Zoning Regulations, Section 21.12, Violations and Penalties, is amended as follows: In addition to applicable criminal penalties under Arizona law, and the Fountain Hills Code, violations of this Adult Business Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.10: Violation and Penalty, as well as the Fountain Hills Town Code, Article 1-8-2: REGARDING CRIMINAL PENALTIESPenalty. SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this 20th day of October, 2020. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney ITEM 6. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/14/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: Farhad Tavassoli, Senior Planner Staff Contact Information: Farhad Tavassoli, Senior Planner Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE 20-21 amending Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Sections 12.02 B, 12.02 C, and 12.02 D, by adjusting provisions to allow indoor vehicle sales and rentals in the C-C, C-2, and C-3 Districts. Case #Z2020-08 Staff Summary (Background) Staff is initiating a request to amend the Town’s Zoning Ordinance by adjusting certain provisions in Chapter 12 to allow indoor vehicle sales and rentals in the C-C, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts. Currently, indoor car sales is only permitted in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial and Professional) zoning district. To evaluate this proposed text amendment, staff reviewed the purpose and intent of the C-C, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts, the current uses allowed in these three zoning districts, and zoning ordinances of surrounding communities. Purpose and Intent of the C-O, C-2, and C-3 Zoning Districts Chapter 12 of the Town of Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance establishes the commercial zoning districts and associated regulations for the Town. This chapter establishes five commercial zoning districts ranging from CO, Commercial Office, zoning district allowing primarily office type uses, to the C-3, General Commercial, zoning district which allows a wide range of indoor and outdoor commercial activities. Each commercial zoning district has an intended purpose and allowed uses. The higher intensity uses build on the lower intensity uses and a greater impact on the surrounding developments. Sections 12.01 B, C, and D of the Zoning Ordinance establishes the following with regard to the C-C, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts: C-C. Common Commercial Zoning District: The Common Commercial Zoning District is a zoning district established where existing plats that have existing common parking lot schemes developed and can provide for modest commercial enterprises to serve a surrounding residential neighborhood, as well as to provide for services to the community which are not detrimental to the integrity of the surrounding residential neighborhood, and to provide for the appropriate location of professional offices throughout the community. The intent of this district is to integrate limited commercial activity and professional offices on the small lot and common parking lot scheme with residential land uses in a climate favorable to both. Particular attention is to be paid to the interface between commercial or professional uses and the residential uses within the same neighborhood. C-2. Intermediate Commercial Zoning District: The principal purpose of this Zoning District is to provide for the sale of commodities and the performance of services and other activities in locations for which the market area extends beyond the immediate residential neighborhoods. Principal uses permitted in this Zoning District include furniture stores, hotels and motels, restaurants, and some commercial recreation and cultural facilities such as movies and instruction in art and music. This Zoning District is designed for application at major street intersections. C-3. General Commercial Zoning District: The principal purpose of this Zoning District is to provide for commercial uses concerned with wholesale or distribution activities in locations where there is adequate access to major streets or highways. Principal uses permitted in this Zoning District include retail and wholesale commerce and commercial entertainment. Currently Allowed Uses The C-C zoning district currently allows a wide range of typically smaller commercial activities such as: bakeries, child care centers, florists, gift shops, and photo studios. It also allows for some retail uses that can be larger and have a greater impact such as: banks, dry-cleaners, food stores, hardware stores, and pharmacies. In addition, the zoning ordinance provides some limits to the uses allowed in the C-C zoning district to keep properties in this zoning district more comparable with adjacent residential uses. These limitations include requiring approval by Council of a Special Use Permit for drive-in windows, operation of commercial or professional activities between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., outdoor seating, private schools for vocational education, and retail gasoline sales.   The C-2 zoning district currently allows a wide range of small to medium-scale commercial activities such as furniture stores, hotels and motels, restaurants, and some commercial recreation and cultural facilities such as movies and instruction in art and music. It also allows for some services that may potentially be large-scale and have a greater impact such as: car washes, automobile repair shops, trade schools and fitness centers. In addition, the zoning ordinance provides some limits to uses allowed in the C-2 zoning district to keep properties in this zoning district more compatible with adjacent small-scale commercial uses and neighboring residential uses. These limitations include requiring approval of a SUP by Council for fuel dispensing stations, convenience stores, nurseries, and outdoor automobile sales.   The C-3 zoning district currently allows a wide range of medium to large-scale commercial activities, many of which occur outside enclosed buildings, such as lumber yards, nurseries and landscape material sales, and outdoor display areas for new and used vehicle sales. It also allows for some uses that involve use of shop equipment and light assembly, such as cabinet shops, art metal shops and commercial printing services. Under the condition of a special use permit, it also allows for some services that may potentially have a greater impact, such as: fuel dispensing stations, construction vehicle sales, convenience stores, and temporary vehicle storage. Indoor vehicles sales and rentals, with a maximum display area of 5,000 sq. ft. and no overnight parking, are currently allowed in the C-1 zoning district only. Vehicle sales and rentals that include outdoor display areas are currently provided for in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts only.  Sales of vehicles are allowed by right in the C-3 zoning district and require approval of a Special Use Permit in the C-2 zoning district.  Vehicle sales facilities are typically excluded from lower intensity zoning districts because they usually involve lights, noise, and traffic impacts that are not compatible with residential properties. Review of other Zoning Ordinances In virtually all cities and towns, new and used car sales operations are allowed only in more intense commercial and industrial zoning districts. As part of this review, staff looked at the zoning ordinances of several surrounding jurisdictions and did not find any that allow auto sales in a zoning district comparable to the Town's C-C zoning district. However, the Town's C-C zoning district is virtually identical to the C-1 zoning district in terms of allowed uses, with exception to the allowance of indoor vehicle sales and rentals in the C-1 district only. Proposed Amendments Section 12.02 B. 4. was recently added to the Zoning Ordinance to allow indoor vehicle sales under specific situations.  It is proposed that this section be amended to include the CC District with the same provisions and requirements. In order to allow indoor vehicle sales in the C-2 District, it is proposed that Section 12.02 C. 25. be added to the list of uses in this section.  The proposed wording for this item is: 25. IN THE C-2 DISTRICT, SALE OF NEW AND USED AUTOMOBILES, GOLF CARTS, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES ARE PERMITTED, PROVIDED ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: ALL DISPLAY OF INVENTORY AND MERCHANDISE IS COMPLETELY WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BUILDING, WITHOUT OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF ANY VEHICLE; AND, A. B.ALL SALES ACTIVITIES OCCUR WITHIN THE BUILDING. Because of concern for potential neighborhood impacts in the C-1 zoning district, conditions associated with allowing the use included a limit on the allowed square footage of display area, no washing or maintenance of vehicles on site, and no over-night parking.  The C-2 zoning district is more intense and allows vehicle washing and maintenance uses by right.  Because of these difference in the intent of the districts, these requirements were removed for the use in the C-2 zoning district. The C-3 zoning district currently allows new and use vehicle display and rental as a use by right.  Therefore, it may not need to be amended to allow the indoor display option.  However, given that the ordinance is being amended to specifically allow the indoor option in the other districts, there is some concern that in the future someone may interpret the code to not allow it in the C-3 District if it is not also listed there.  For that reason, staff is proposing to amend Section 12.02 D. 7. to specifically list both indoor and outside vehicle display options. Analysis As discussed earlier, Section 12.02 B.4 of the Zoning Ordinance specifically allows indoor vehicle sales in the C-1 zoning district only, under certain conditions. However, restricting this use to the C-1 zoning district severely limits the use to only a few commercial areas within the Town and precludes indoor sales from occurring in more intense commercial zoning districts. By allowing these indoor display areas in C-C, C-2 and C-3 zoning districts, automobile dealers will find a larger inventory of properties to accommodate their business.   It should be noted that not only is the use currently limited to the C-1 zoning district, but it is also limited to a display area of 5,000 square-feet and with the prohibition of overnight parking. Staff believes these conditions are also appropriate for the C-C zoning district, which is virtually identical to C-1 in terms of allowed uses and intensity. However, the more intense C-2 and C-3 commercial districts typically serve areas beyond the immediate neighborhood, where business may need space for a larger inventory of products, and where overnight parking might occur for occasional night shifts. New and used vehicle sales are currently allowed in the C-2 zoning district with approval of a Special Use Permit and by right in the C-3 District.  The provisions for both districts currently only anticipate outdoor vehicle display.  Because indoor display has been added as a use by right in the less intense C-1 District, it makes sense to also allow indoor vehicle sales in the C-2 and C-3 Districts by right.  The proposed amendments will give a clear hierarchy of allowed vehicle sales and rental options from the restricted indoor only use in C-1 and CC, unlimited indoor sales by right and outdoor sales through a Special Use Permit in the C-2 District, and indoor and outdoor sales and rentals by right in the C-3 District. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle General Plan 2010, Chapter 3 - includes goals and policies related to improving use of existing commercial property and being creative in attracting small and medium-sized businesses. This chapter also include policies regarding the importance of protecting residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses.   Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Sections 12.02 - 12.06 - lists the uses permitted and those requiring Special Use Permits in each of the commercial zoning districts.   Risk Analysis N/A Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 20-21 as presented.   SUGGESTED MOTION Staff will assist the Commission in drafting a motion as needed. Staff will assist the Commission in drafting a motion as needed. Attachments Ordinance 20-21  ORDINANCE NO. 20-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 12, COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, BY AMENDING SECTION 12.02. B. 4., TO ALLOW INDOOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTALS IN THE C-C DISTRICT, ADDING SECTION 12.02. C. 25. TO ALLOW INDOOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTALS IN THE C-2 DISTRICT, AND AMENDING SECTION 12.02 D. 7. TO ALLOW INDOOR VEHCILE SALES AND RENTALS. RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts by amending provisions related to indoor vehicle sales and rentals in Sections 12.02 B. 4, 12.02 D. 7. and adding Section 12.02 C. 25.; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the August 26, 2020, and September 2, 2020 editions of the Fountain Hills Times; and WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on September 14, 2020 and by the Town Council on October 6, 2020. ENACTMENTS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.02 B, Permitted Uses, is amended as follows: … 4. Sale of new and used automobiles, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles are permitted in the C-1 AND C-C zoning DISTRICTS, provided all the following conditions are met: … SECTION 3. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.02 C, Permitted Uses, is amended as follows: 25. IN THE C-2 DISTRICT, SALE OF NEW AND USED AUTOMOBILES, GOLF CARTS, ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES ARE PERMITTED, PROVIDED ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: A. ALL DISPLAY OF INVENTORY AND MERCHANDISE IS COMPLETELY WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BUILDING, WITHOUT OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF ANY VEHICLE; AND, B. ALL SALES ACTIVITIES OCCUR WITHIN THE BUILDING. SECTION 4. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 12, Commercial Zoning Districts, Section 12.02 D. 7. is amended as follows: 7. New and used automobiles, boats, golf carts, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, travel trailers, recreational vehicles sales and rental including INDOOR AND/OR outside display area, provided all sales and repair activities are conducted within a building and subject to Site plan approval pursuant to section 2.04 of this zoning ordinance. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this 6 day of October, 2020. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney ITEM 7. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT    Meeting Date: 09/14/2020 Meeting Type: Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Type: Submitting Department: Development Services Prepared by: John Wesley, Development Services Director Staff Contact Information: John Wesley, Development Services Director Request to Planning and Zoning Commission (Agenda Language):  HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER Ordinance 20-17 amending Section 5.07 B. of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the types of flags on flagpoles exempt from height requirements.  Case #2020-07  Staff Summary (Background) Section 5.07 of the Town's Zoning Ordinance requires conformance to the height limits of the various zoning districts.  Subsection 5.07 B. provides for some exceptions to the requirement to meet the height limits.  Number 7 in the list of exceptions reads:  7. In any zoning district, one flagpole per lot flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag so located and constructed that if it should collapse, its reclining length would be contained on the property on which it was constructed. In any commercial or industrial zoning district, one flagpole flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag may be located per lot in a required front yard or street side yard setback as long as the flagpole does not exceed the building height permitted in the underlying zoning district. The ordinance, as written, gives the exceptions base on the message contained on the flag (allowance is for governmental flags).  Based on the Supreme Court ruling that sign ordinances have to be content neutral, it is the belief of staff and the Town's attorney that this regulation is also unconstitutional.  The ordinance needs to either not allow an exception or allow the exception without regulating the content of the flag.  Given that most flags are for governmental entities, staff is processing this text amendment to remove the language that refers to the type of flag. The sign ordinance (Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6) sets a limit on the number of flagpoles and flags that can be placed on each pole.  This section of the ordinance simply allows for the stated height exceptions. The proposed new language is: 7. In any zoning district, one flagpole per lot flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag so located and constructed that if it should collapse, its reclining the Town of Fountain Hills Flag so located and constructed that if it should collapse, its reclining length would be contained on the property on which it was constructed. In any commercial or industrial zoning district, one flagpole flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag may be located per lot in a required front yard or street side yard setback as long as the flagpole does not exceed the building height permitted in the underlying zoning district. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Current Zoning Ordinance Section 6.08 I (Flags) Proposed Zoning Ordinance Section 6.08 A. 7. Flags Risk Analysis Not changing the ordinance could result in a lawsuit based on a person having a flagpole that exceeds the height limits and displaying a flag other than those listed in Section 5.07 B. 7. Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of the amendment as presented which removes reference to the content allowed on the fags. SUGGESTED MOTION MOVE to approve ordinance 20-17. Attachments Ordinance 20-17  ORDINANCE NO. 20-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5.07 B. 7. AS IT PERTAINS TO EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT LIMITS FOR FLAGPOLES. RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 93-22 on November 18, 1993, which adopted the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Fountain Hills (the “Zoning Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise Chapter 5, General Provisions, by amending Section 5.07 B., Exceptions, to modify item 7 regarding exceptions for flagpoles to remove the limitation on the content of the flag; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and pursuant to ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9- 462.04, public hearings regarding this ordinance were advertised in the August 26, 2020 and September 2, 2020 editions of the Fountain Hills Times; and WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission on September 14, 2020 and by the Town Council on October 5, 2020. ENACTMENTS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5, (General Provisions), Section 5.07 B., Exceptions is amended as follows: …. 7. In any zoning district, one flagpole per lot flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag so located and constructed if it should collapse, its reclining length would be contained on the property on which it was constructed. In any commercial or industrial zoning district, one flagpole flying the American Flag, Arizona State Flag and/or the Town of Fountain Hills Flag may be located per lot in a required front yard or street side yard setback as long as the flagpole does not exceed the building height permitted in the underlying zoning district. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, this 6th day of October, 2020. FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO: Ginny Dickey, Mayor Elizabeth A. Burke, Town Clerk REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grady E. Miller, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney