HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ.2012.0524.Minutes TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 24,2012
Chairman Lloyd Pew opened the session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:44 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Chairman Lloyd Pew, Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates,
Commissioners Stan Connick, and Mike Archambault. Also in attendance were Paul Mood,
Director of Development Services, Robert Rodgers Senior Planner, and Janice Baxter Executive
Assistant and Recorder of the Minutes. Commissioners Richard Turner and Gene Slechta were
unable to attend the meeting due to prior commitments. Commissioner Angela Strohan did not
attend the meeting.
Chairman Lloyd Pew requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent
reflection.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Lloyd Pew present
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates present
Commissioner Stan Connick present
Commissioner Mike Archambault present
Commissioner Angela Strohan absent
Commissioner Richard Turner absent
Commissioner Gene Slechta absent
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No one wished to speak.
REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM #1 — CONSIDERATION of APPROVING the Regular Session meeting
minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission from Thursday, April 26,2012.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to approve the regular session meeting minutes for the
Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 26, 2012. Commissioner Mike Archambault
SECONDED. A roll call was taken and the MOTION CARRIED (4-0), by those present.
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Acting Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
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AGENDA ITEM #2 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Section 19.05 — Public Art Requirements. If adopted, the amendment
would revise the options for developer donations to the "Public Art Fund" to require that such
donations be made at the time of the Building Permit issuance rather than at the time of
Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to INITIATE the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 19, as presented. Commissioner Mike Archambault SECONDED the MOTION. A
voice vote was taken and the MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #3 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Chapters 12, 16, and 18. If adopted, the amendments would revise the
permitted use sections to allow all restaurants to have outdoor seating areas in commercial or
lodging zoning districts. The amendment would also eliminate the requirement that outdoor
seating areas be fenced if no alcohol is served and there are no public safety issues.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Commissioner Mike Archambault MOVED to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, Chapters 12, 16, and 18, as presented. Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates SECONDED the
MOTION. A voice vote was taken and the MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #4 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 18. If adopted, the amendment would
revise the sections relating to "Temporary Use Permits" to amend, eliminate, and/or redefine
these sections in order to streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy or
duplicative permits.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 18, regarding Temporary Use Permit regulations, as presented.
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Commissioner Stan Connick SECONDED the MOTION. A voice vote was taken and the
MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #5 — COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to
staff. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of(i) placing such items on a future
agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the
commission.
NONE
AGENDA ITEM #- 6- SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUEST from Senior Planner.
NONE
',Noy AGENDA ITEM #7 — REPORT from Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Division of
Development Services.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner wished Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates well in his new position
beginning Thursday, June 7, 2012, as a Town Councilmember for the Town of Fountain Hills.
Chairman Lloyd Pew also congratulated Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates on his elected position.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates expressed his appreciation to Town Staff and Commission for
allowing him to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AGENDA ITEM#8 - ADJOURNMENT.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Stan Connick SECONDED
and the MOTION CARRIED (4-0), by those present.
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
The regular meeting ADJOURNED at 7:04 p.m.
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FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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Chairman Lloyd E. Pew
ATTEST:
5"(- Lice Baxter, Recorder
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held on the 24th day of May
2012, in the Town Council Chambers. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that
a quorum was present.
Dated this 24th day of May 2012.
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Janice Baxter, Recorder
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REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Commission Members:
Chairman Lloyd Pew and Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates
Commissioners:Angela Strohan,Richard Turner,Stan Connick,Mike Archambault and Eugene Slechta
Pursuant to A.RS. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning
Commission and to the general public that the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular
meeting, which is open to the general public, on May 24, 2012, at 6::30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 16705
E.Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills,Arizona.
TIME: 6:30 P.M. —REGULAR SESSION
WHEN: THURSDAY,MAY 24,2012
WHERE: TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E.AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS
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REGULAR SESSION
* CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Chairman Lloyd Pew
* MOMENT OF REFLECTION—Chairman Lloyd Pew
* ROLL CALL—Chairman Lloyd Pew
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431-01(G),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 property noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the call to the public,
individual Commission members 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.
(1) CONSIDERATION of APPROVING the Special Session meeting minutes with the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting minutes from APRIL 26,2012.
(2) CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 19.05—Public
Art Requirements. If adopted,the amendment would revise the options for developer donations to the"Public Art
law Fund"to require that such donations be made at the time of the Building Permit issuance rather than at the time of
Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
(3) CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Chapters 12, 16, and 18.
If adopted,the amendments would revise the permitted use sections to allow all restaurants to have outdoor seating
areas in commercial or lodging zoning districts. The amendment would also eliminate the requirement that
outdoor seating areas be fenced if no alcohol is served and there are no public safety issues.
(4) CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 5,9, 10, 11,
15,and 18. If adopted,the amendments would revise the sections relating to"Temporary Use Permits"to amend,
eliminate,and/or redefine these sections in order to streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy or
duplicative permits.
(5) COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to staff.
Items listed below are related only to the propriety of(i)placing such items on a future agenda for action or(ii)
directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the commission: NONE
(6) SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUESTS from Senior Planner.
(7) REPORT from Senior Planner,Planning and Zoning Division of Development Services.
7(8) ADJOURNMENT
Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
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upporting documentation and staff reports furnished to the Commission with this agenda are available for review in the
Tanning&Zoning Division of the Development Services Department.
DATED this 16t'day of May 2012 By: /1
Robert odgers, Senior Planner
Plan ' g and Zoning Division
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AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: May 24, 2012 Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Department: Planning &Zoning
Staff Contact Information: N/A
REQUEST TO COMMISSION: Consideration of approving the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular meeting
minutes from April 26, 2012.
Applicant: N/A
Applicant Contact Information: N/A
(Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle: A.R.S. §38-431.01
Staff Summary (background): Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular meeting minutes from
April 26, 2012.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications): N/A
Fiscal Impact(initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s): Approval
Staff Recommendation(s): Approval
SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular meeting minutes dated
April 26, 2012, as presented.
Attachment(s):
Submitted by:
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Name/Title Date
Approved by:
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AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: May 24, 2012 Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Division: Planning & Zoning
Staff Contact Information: Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner, 480-816-5138, rrodgers(a�fh.az.gov
REQUEST TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:
CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 19.05 — Public
Art Requirements. If adopted, the amendment would revise the options for developer donations to the Public
Art Fund to require that such donations be made at the time of the Building Permit issuance rather than at the
time of Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
Applicant: The Town of Fountain Hills
Applicant Contact Information: Planning & Zoning Division - Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner
r'roperty Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle:
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2 — Section 2.04 — Concept Plan Review
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18 — Section 19.05 — Public Art Requirements
Staff Summary (background):
The requirement that Public Art contributions be made at the time of Occupancy Permit approval for
Commercial, Industrial, or Multi-Family development projects has proven to be problematic for the Building
Safety Division over the past few years.
On occasion, Building Division staff has had to hold back Certificates of Occupancy after a building has been
constructed due to the applicant's not having met the public art requirement. Additionally, this requirement has
occasionally slipped through the cracks and Certificates of Occupancy have been issued in error due to the
current permit tracking software's inability to flag this requirement in the system.
As the responsibility for collecting the public art donations rests with the Building Safety Division, they have
requested that the ordinance be amended to require that the donations (cash or as an actual art piece) be
made up front at the time the Building Permit is issued.
If this recommended amendment is approved, a mechanism will also be added to note that cash contributions
will be non-refundable should the project fail to develop. However, actual Public Art pieces that are donated at
the time of Building Permit issuance could be returned.
.tisk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):
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Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s): N/A
staff Recommendation(s):
Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission vote to INITIATE the Public Art zoning ordinance
text amendments.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19 as presented.
Attachment(s):
Draft Zoning Ordinance Revision
Submitted by: _
Bob Rodgers, Senior lanner May 14, 2012
Name/Title Date
Approved by:
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EXISTING ZONING:
Section 19.05
I. Public Art Requirement:
1. All development proposals subject to Design Review under this Chapter shall be required to provide
one of the following prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
a. Exterior public art of an appraised or invoiced value equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of
building construction and associated site work and signage. Water features using recycled
water are preferred; or
b. A donation to the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund in an amount equal to or greater than 1% of
the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage.
2. The value of construction costs will be determined by the Town using standard valuation procedures
at the time of application.
3. Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Fountain Hills Cultural Council for recommendations
when considering exterior public art selections.
CROPOSED ZONING:
Section 19.05
I. Public Art Requirement:
1. All development proposals subject to Design Concept Plan Review under this Chapter shall be
required to provide one of the following prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Building
Permit:
a. Exterior public art of an appraised or invoiced value equal to or greater than 1% of the cost of
building construction and associated site work and signage. Water features using recycled
water are preferred; or
b. A non-refundable donation to the Fountain Hills Public Art Fund in an amount equal to or
greater than 1%of the cost of building construction and associated site work and signage.
2. The value of construction costs will be determined by the Town using standard valuation procedures
at the time of application.
3. Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Fountain Hills Cultural Council Public Art Committee for
recommendations when considering exterior public art selections.
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AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: May 24, 2012 Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Division: Planning & Zoning
Staff Contact Information: Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner, 480-816-5138, rrodgers(c�fh.az.gov
REQUEST TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:
CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Chapters 12, 16 and 18 .
If adopted, the amendments would revise the permitted use sections to allow all restaurants to have outdoor
seating areas in commercial or lodging zoning districts. The amendment would also eliminate the requirement
that outdoor seating areas be fenced if no alcohol is served and there are no public safety issues.
Applicant: The Town of Fountain Hills
Applicant Contact Information: Planning & Zoning Division - Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner
Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle:
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12 — Section 12.02.B.1.t — Commercial Zoning Districts
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12 — Section 12.02.C.18 — Commercial Zoning Districts
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12 — Section 12.04.0 — Commercial Zoning Districts
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16 — Lodging Zoning Districts
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18 — Section 18.03.B.23 —Town Center Commercial Zoning District
Staff Summary (background):
Staff receives numerous inquiries from restaurants regarding whether or not they can create outdoor seating
areas for their customers to use during the cooler months.
Currently, the TCCD zoning district is the only district that permits NON-enclosed outdoor seating areas.
Enclosed outdoor seating areas are permitted accessories in the C-2, C-3, L-1, L-2, and L-3 zoning districts,
and enclosed outdoor seating areas are allowed by Special Use Permit in the C-C and C-1 zoning districts.
The proposed ordinance amendments will provide all restaurants which are already permitted uses and located
within commercial or lodging zoning districts with the option of creating on-site outdoor seating areas for their
customers without the requirement that they obtain a Special Use Permit or that they necessarily have to
enclose the patio area.
Restaurants that do not serve alcohol would be provided the option of not installing a fence or similar barrier
ground their seating areas. Restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages would still be required to enclose their
outdoor seating areas under the State Liquor License requirements. Exceptions are made in cases where
public safety would be compromised. In such cases, the town will require the seating area to be fenced or
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otherwise protected. This safety determination would be made during the Concept Plan approval and/or
Building Permit process.
ADA requirements would not be affected and would remain a requirement.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):
Adoption of the proposed ordinance amendments will allow restaurants in commercial and lodging zoning
districts to create outdoor seating and dining areas and to do so without enclosures when appropriate and
safe.
Not adopting the amendments will maintain the current ordinance standards that require all restaurants outside
the TCCD zoning district to enclose their outdoor patio areas regardless of location or whether alcoholic
beverages are served. Restaurants in the C-C and C-1 zoning districts would also still be required to receive
Special Use Permits before creating such areas.
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
Recommendation(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s):
Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission vote to INITIATE the Outdoor Seating Area zoning
ordinance text amendments.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
Move to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Chapters 12, 16, and 18 as presented.
Attachment(s):
Affected Zoning Ordinance Sections list
Submitted by:
Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner May 3, 2012
Name/Title Date
Approved by:
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Affected Zoning Ordinance Sections:
CURRENT:
^.hapter 12 — Commercial Zoning Districts
Aection 12.02 Permitted Uses
B. Uses Permitted in C-1, C-C, C-2, and C-3, Zoning Districts are as follows:
1. Commercial Uses:
t. Restaurants
PROPOSED:
Chapter 12 — Commercial Zoning Districts
Section 12.02 Permitted Uses
B. Uses Permitted in C-1, C-C, C-2, and C-3, Zoning Districts are as follows:
1. Commercial Uses:
t. Restaurants including outdoor patio with or without cocktail lounges,
provided that there is no entertainment or music audible off-site.
CURRENT:
Section 12.02 Permitted Uses
C. Additional Uses Permitted in C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts are as follows:
18. Restaurants and cafes, including enclosed patio with or without cocktail lounges,
provided that there is no entertainment or music audible off-site.
PROPOSED:
Section 12.02 Permitted Uses
C. Additional Uses Permitted in C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts are as follows:
18. Restaurants and cafes, including outdoor enclosed patio with or without cocktail lounges,
provided that there is no entertainment or music audible off-site.
CURRENT:
Section 12.04 Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in C-C and C-1 Zoning Districts Only
C. Outdoor seating area.
PROPOSED:
C. Outdoor seating area.
CURRENT:
Chapter 16 — Lodging Zoning Districts
Section 16.03 Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in L-1, L-2 and L-3 Zoning Districts
A. Restaurants and cafes, including the utilization of an enclosed patio with or without alcoholic
beverage sales, provided that there is no entertainment or music audible off-site, providing the
following criteria are met:
PROPOSED:
Chapter 16 — Lodging Zoning Districts
Section 16.03 Uses Subject to Special Use Permits in L-1, L-2 and L-3 Zoning Districts
A. Restaurants and cafes, including the utilization of an outdoor enclosed patio with or without
alcoholic beverage sales, provided that there is no entertainment or music audible off-site,
providing the following criteria are met:
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CURRENT:
Chapter 18—Town Center Commercial Zoning District
Section 18.03 Permitted Uses
B. Any of the Following Commercial Uses:
32. Restaurants, delicatessens and cafes (including the sale of alcoholic beverages— On
premise consumption only).
PROPOSED:
Chapter 18—Town Center Commercial Zoning District
Section 18.03 Permitted Uses
B. Any of the Following Commercial Uses:
32. Restaurants, delicatessens and cafes including outdoor patio with or without cocktail
lounges (including the sale of alcoholic beverages—On premise consumption only).
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AGENDA ACTION FORM
Meeting Date: May 24, 2012 Meeting Type: Regular
Agenda Type: Regular Submitting Division: Planning & Zoning
Staff Contact Information: Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner, 480-816-5138, rrodgers(a fh.az.gov
REQUEST TO PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION:
CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11,
15, and 18 . If adopted, the amendments would revise the sections relating to Temporary Use Permits to
amend, eliminate, and/or redefine these sections in order to streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary
bureaucracy or duplicative permits.
Applicant: The Town of Fountain Hills
'applicant Contact Information: Planning & Zoning Division - Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner
Property Location: N/A
Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle:
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 2
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15
Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18
Staff Summary (background):
The Temporary Use Permit regulations currently reside in seven chapters of the zoning ordinance and
occasionally duplicate a number of other permit requirements. They also sometimes create unnecessary and
time-consuming procedures. The following are the ordinance sections being recommended for amendments to
the Temporary Use Permit regulations and their anticipated effects:
Section 2.03 Temporary Use Permits
The amendments within this section will no longer require abutter notification of proposed
temporary use permits. There will no longer be a minimum 10 day waiting period. TUP's will be
administered administratively and will only have to go before Council if appealed.
Section 5.16 Temporary Carnivals, Circuses, Revivals, Rodeos, Swap Meets, Outdoor
Retail Sales and Similar Activities
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This section is being amended to eliminate the need for TUP's. All events of this type (except
outdoor retail sales) will only be required to obtain the Special Event Permit.
Outdoor retail sales are already covered under the individual district regulations and the
encroachment permit process so will no longer be required to get a TUP in districts where
retail is a permitted use.
Section 5.21 Temporary Construction Equipment and Storage Yards for Construction
Activity in Public Rights-of-Way and Easements
These activities are no longer being required to go through the TUP process. Regulation of
these activities is covered under either the Encroachment Permit process if within a town
Right-of-way or easement or, during the Building Permit process.
Section 9.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit in the "OSR" Zoning District
The only change proposed in this section is to allow the Master Planned Community Sales
Centers in any sized development rather than only those with 200 acres or more. An
administrative TUP will still be required.
Section 10.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
Changes proposed in this section will require Day Care Centers to have a local Business
License and Master Planned Community Sales Centers will be allowed in any sized
development rather than only those with 200 acres or more. Administrative TUP's will still be
required.
Section 11.04 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
Changes proposed in this section will require Day Care Centers to have a local Business
License, Model Homes will be required to provide off-street parking, and Master Planned
Community Sales Centers will be allowed in any sized development rather than only those with
200 acres or more. Administrative TUP's will still be required.
Section 15.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
Changes proposed in this section will require Day Care Centers to have a local Business
License and Model Homes will be required to provide off-street parking. Administrative TUP's
will still be required.
Section 18.04 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permits
No changes are proposed. Pushcarts will still be required to get Administrative TUP's.
Risk Analysis (options or alternatives with implications):
Approval of the proposed amendments will revise the various sections of the zoning ordinance as outlined
above.
Denial of the proposed amendments will require that the various Temporary Use Permit requirements remain
as-is.
Fiscal Impact (initial and ongoing costs; budget status): N/A
�F tecommendation(s): N/A
Staff Recommendation(s):
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Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission vote to INITIATE the Temporary Use Permit zoning
ordinance text amendments.
,UGGESTED MOTION:
Move to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 18 regarding
Temporary Use Permit regulations as presented.
Attachment(s):
Draft Ordinance
Submitted by:
Bob Rodgers, Senior Planner May 3, 2012
Name/Title Date
Approved by:
Development Services Director Date
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.03; CHAPTER 5, SECTIONS 5.16 and
5.21; CHAPTER 9, SECTIONS 9.03; CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.03; CHAPTER 11,
SECTION 11.04; AND CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15.03; OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS.
WHEREAS, the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town") 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 desires to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise Chapter
2, Section 2.03; Chapter 5, Sections 5.16 and 5.21; Chapter 9, Sections 9.03; Chapter 10,
Section 10.03; Chapter 11, Section 11.04; Chapter 15, Section 15.03; and Chapter 18,
Section 18.04;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-462.04, public hearings
were advertised in the and editions of The Times of
Fountain Hills and Rio Verde; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Fountain Hills Planning and
Zoning Commission on and by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Fountain Hills(the"Town Council")on
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA, as follows:
Lie Section 2.03 Temporary Use Permits
A. Purpose: Every zoning district contains certain buildings, structures and uses of
land which are normal and complementary to permitted uses in the district, but
which, by reason of their typical physical or operational characteristics, influence on
the traffic function of adjoining streets, or similar conditions, are often incompatible
with adjacent activities and uses. It is the intent of this ordinance to permit
temporary uses in appropriate zoning districts, but only in specific locations within
such districts that can be designed and developed in a manner which assures
maximum compatibility with adjoining uses. It is the purpose of this section to
establish principles and procedures essential to proper guidance and control of such
uses.
B. General Regulations:
1. Zoning district regulations established elsewhere in this ordinance specify that
certain buildings, structures and uses of land may be allowed as temporary uses in a
given district subject to the provisions of this section and to requirements set forth in
district regulations. The staff is empowered to grant applications for temporary use
permits . The
staff may impose reasonable conditions upon such temporary use permits.
2. Any building, structure or use, which existed in conformance to all applicable the
laws and ordinances on the effective date of this ordinance, which is reclassified as a
temporary use by this ordinance for the district in which it is located shall be
considered as meeting the conditions which would otherwise be imposed upon such
use by this ordinance. The continuance of such building or use shall not be subject to
issuance of a temporary use permit; provided, however, to the extent that such use
fails to conform to the requirements of this ordinance, it shall be considered
nonconforming as described in Section 4.01, and its continuance shall be governed by
all nonconforming use regulations applicable thereto.
3. Every temporary use permit issued shall be applicable only to the specific use and
to the specific property for which it is issued. Upon completion and final inspection by
the Zoning Administrator of any authorized structures, signifying that all zoning and
site development requirements imposed in connection with the permit have been
satisfied, the temporary use permit shall thereafter be transferable and shall run with
the land, whereupon the maintenance of special conditions imposed by the permit, as
well as the compliance with other provisions of this ordinance, shall become the
responsibility of the property owner.
C. Temporary Use Permit Application: Application for a temporary use permit shall
be filed with the Community Development Services Department on a form prescribed
by the Community Development Dircctor Zoning Administrator. The application shall
be accompanied by a detailed site plan prepared in accordance with Section 2.04
showing all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed use will comply
with all special conditions as well as other regulations and requirements of this
ordinance. An applicant shall furnish the staff with any additional information the staff
may consider relevant to investigation of the case.
D. Action and Findings:
1. It is the express intent of this ordinance that any use for which a temporary use
permit is required shall be permitted in the particular zoning district, provided that all
special conditions and requirements of this ordinance are met. Therefore, the action
of the staff shall be one of approval if the applicant agrees to conform to all applicable
regulations and the conditions placed upon the permit by the staff. If there is any
objection to the temporary use permit application or to the conditions stipulated by
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staff, the matter shall be appealed to the Town Council. The Town Council shall
determine if the temporary use permit is to be granted based upon its judgment as to
whether the specified conditions have been or will be met; and whether such use can
be compatible with the neighborhood and area where it is located. The staff and
Council shall consider not only the nature of the use and the special conditions
influencing its location in the particular district, but also the proposed location of
buildings, parking and other facilities within the site, the amount of traffic likely to be
generated and how it will be accommodated, and the influence that such factors are
likely to exert on adjoining properties.
any objections must be received s
be for at least ten (10) calc
en postage paid, first class legal sized
3. Objections to any proposed the issuance of a temporary use permit shall be in
writing. Such objections shall state the reason(s) for the objection and protest. The
written objection must also contain the name, address, telephone number, and
signature of the objector.
4. If there is a written objection received
period, the Council shall consider the application at the first regular meeting held not
less than fifteen (15) days after receipt of said protest. At this meeting, the Town
Council may render a decision on the matter or continue the matter to a specified
date (but not later than the next regularly scheduled meeting).
(Or 5. In order to grant a-an appealed temporary use permit, the findings of the Council
must be that the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use applied for will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor shall it be
detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the
general welfare of the town.
6. The Council may designate such conditions in connection with the temporary use
permit, as it deems appropriate to secure the intent and purposes of this ordinance
and may require such guarantees and evidence that the applicant will comply with the
conditions placed upon the temporary use permit.
E. Time Limits:
1. Temporary use permits become effective the day after the advertising period, if no
written objections arc received of issue.
2. If any written protest is received, a temporary use permit
Council is effective either the day after the Council's approval decision if no conditions
for operation are outstanding; or, the day after any outstanding conditions are met.
3. A time limitation for temporary use permits shall be made at the time of issuance.
At no time shall a temporary use permit be granted for more than two (2) years. In
no case, shall a termination date of a temporary use permit be automatically
extended as a result of a delay on the applicant's part to comply to—with the
conditions stipulated in the temporary use permit or in securing a building permit.
4. A building permit for the construction of any improvements allowed by any
temporary use permit issued by the staff or Town Council shall be secured within six
(6) months from the date of approval. Any lapsing of the building permit prior to
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completion of the improvements will cause the temporary use permit to become null
ilkor and void. Prior to the termination of this time limit, the staff or Town Council
(whichever issued the temporary use permit) may reconsider said temporary use
permit to determine if the permit should be reissued for an additional time period or
be terminated.
5. No person shall reapply for the same or substantially the same temporary use
permit on the same or substantially the same plot, lot, or parcel of land within a
period of one (1) year from the date of denial of said temporary use permit.
F. Revocation:
1. Temporary use permits granted in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance
may be revoked by the Town Council Zoning Administrator, if any of the conditions or
terms of the permit are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection
therewith. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the permittcc permit holder of a
violation of a temporary use permit, in writing. If the violation is not remedied or the
remedy is not substantially begun in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator within
ten (10) days after notification, the owner/tenant should shall be notified that the
Town Council will consider revocation of the permit at its ncxt meeting temporary use
permit is revoked.
2. Any temporary use permit shall be considered null and void if construction does
not conform to the originally approved site plan. Minor deviations from the originally
approved site plan may be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Any requests for
major deviations from the originally approved site plan shall be processed as a new
temporary use permit.
G. Fee: The application for a temporary use permit shall be accompanied by a filing
fee in an amount established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the Council and
filed in the office of the Town Clerk. No part of the filing fee shall be refundable.
Payment of the filing fee shall be waived when the petitioner is the town, county,
school district, state or federal government.
Section 5.16 Temporary Carnivals, Circuses, Revivals, Rodeos, Swap Meets,
and Similar Activities
A. Applicability: The provisions of this Section do not apply to garage sales or
rummage sales. All other temporary carnivals, circuses, revivals, rodeos, swap meets,
outdoor sales, and similar activities may be permitted only in OSR, Commercial and
Industrial Zone Districts subject to the restrictions of Subsection B of this Section.
B. Special Event Permit: A temporary use special event permit
shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator Town in accordance with the
following:
1. The Zoning Administrator Town shall ensure that health and safety are considered,
and shall obtain the approval of the Maricopa County Health Department, the Fire
Department, and the Town Marshal's Maricopa County Sheriff's Office prior to issuing
the temporary use special event permit.
2. The Zoning Administrator Town shall ensure that land area is adequate for the
proposed use and consequent parking, and shall ensure that traffic safety is
considered.
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a. Applicants shall Ssubmit a site plan, to scale, showing the proposed locations of
temporary structures and activities and identify the available parking areas.
b. All parking areas must be paved or have an approved method of dust control from
approved by the Town Engineer.
c. If the proposed temporary use special event location is within an existing parking
area the number of parking spaces shall not be reduced by more than ten (10)
percent of the total spaces existing unless otherwise approved by Council.
3. The Zoning AdministratorTown shall require any measures necessary to protect
surrounding property.
4. A time limit shall be established for each use conducted under the temporary used
special event permit. Unless otherwise approved-by the Town Council, the time limit
shall not exceed seven (7) consecutive days_, nor shall there be more than one (1)
during a calendar year. Outdoor retail sales and similar Special event uses, recurring
or otherwise, such as swap meets and farmers markets may be permitted annually
under a single temporary usespecial event permit subject to the following:
a. The recurring event shall not exceed a maximum of fifty (50) days during a
calendar year.
b. The event permitted under the temporary use permit shall recur within thirty (30)
days of the prior event held under such permit; if the period of recurrence is greater
occurrence.
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recurring more than once (1) in a calendar year.
5. Permanent structures shall not be permitted under a temporary usespecial event
permit.
Section 5.21 Temporary Construction Equipment and Storage Yards for
Construction Activity in Public Rights-of-Way and Easements
Construction equipment and material storage for projects in public rights-of-way and
easements may be allowed in any zoning district, except the Open Space Recreational
Zoning District, with a temporary usean encroachment permit issued by the Town
Engineer. At a minimum, the following regulations are placed upon any such a-use:
A. No outdoor lighting shall be permitted in residentially zoned areas. Any outdoor
lighting in commercial or industrial zoned areas shall be placed so as to reflect light
away from any adjoining residential uses.
B. The construction equipment and storage yards shall be enclosed by a view
obscuring fence at least six (6) feet and not more than eight (8) feet in height to
provide effective site screening from adjoining properties, uses or streets by the use
ef. fencing Fencing materials that obscures at least ninety-five (95%) percent of wall
plane of the fence are required.
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C. The fence shall not encroach into the required front yard or street side yard areas
of the lot or parcel.
D. There shall be no automobile parking, equipment parking, or material storage
outside of the fenced area.
E. All employee parking shall be within the approved fenced construction equipment
and storage yard.
F. All uses shall be maintained in such a manner that they are neither obnoxious nor
offensive by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration,
electromagnetic disturbance, radiation, or other similar causes detrimental to the
public health, safety or general welfare.
G. The storage yard must be surfaced with a dust free material approved by the Town
Engineer.
H. All activities in the construction equipment and storage yard shall conform to the
time limitations specified in Article 7-6 of the Town Code.
I. Only the areas which have a slope of less than fifteen percent (15%) and the
percentage of the aggregate area with a slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater
that does not exceed the maximum lot coverage allowance as prescribed in the
respective primary zoning district may be disturbed.
J. No site may be permitted for more than six (6) months.
K. Vegetation shall be reestablished on all exposed fill slopes, cut slopes, and graded
surfaces by means of a mixture of grasses, shrubs, trees or cacti to provide a basic
�r ground cover which will prevent erosion and permit natural revegetation upon
removal of the construction equipment and storage yard activity. Revegetation plans
must be submitted to and approved by the Town of Fountain Hills prior to the
granting of the temporary uscencroachment permit. Revegetation of cut and fill
slopes shall be done in such fashion as to restore those graded slopes to an
appearance approximating, as closely as possible, their natural state. Indigenous
plant materials or low water usage shrubs, trees and grasses must be used.
Section 9.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit in the "OSR" Zoning
District
A. Master-Planned Village Sales and Information Center within a Clubhouse.
The developer of a master-planned community over 200 contiguous acres, may
operate an information/sales facility within a clubhouse by temporary use permit only.
In the review for a master-planned community sales and information center
temporary use permit, the staff, ' , may consider
lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage, parking, duration, and
neighborhood impact. As-At a minimum, the following standards shall apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall a center be open before 7:00 A.M. or after
9:00 P.M.
2. The center shall be for the purpose of marketing the specific master-planned
villagecommunity, the sale of lots in the master-planned village community and the
distribution of material concerning the attributes of the Town and surrounding areas.
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The office may not be used as an office for the sales of houses, the resale of lots,
thiv subdivisions with model homes, or property outside of the master-planned
villagecommunity. The sale of country club memberships within the master-planned
village is permitted as an accessory use only if the community has such a country
club.
3. There shall be at least twenty (20) off-street parking stalls provided in addition to
the minimum parking demand for the golf course.
4. The use shall cease upon termination of the temporary use permit or the
completion of the master developer's marketing activities, whichever comes first.
5. Signage shall be in conformance with Chapter 6, Section 6.07 of this ordinance.
Section 10.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
A. Day Care Center for the Care of More Than Five (5) People: A day care
center for the care of more than five (5) people is permitted by temporary use permit
only. A day care center for the care of more than five (5) people may be operated in
these residential Zoning Districts with the following minimal stipulations:
1. The Day Care Operator must reside in the house. If a non-residential facility is
legally used for another purpose, such as a church building, this requirement may be
waived.
(kw 2. No more than ten (10) non-residents may be cared for in a residential structure.
3. Only one (1) non-resident employee may be allowed and one (1) additional on-site
parking space shall be required for this employee.
4. One non-tandem parking space shall be required for each five (5) persons, or
fraction thereof, allowed in the day care center.
5. Any operation of a Day Care Center prior to 6:00 A.M. and after 8:00 P.M. is
permitted only by a separate Special Use Permit.
6. Only one sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in size and mounted flatly on the
wall of the residence shall be permitted.
7. The play yard must be fenced with a minimum five (5) foot high fence.
8. No playground equipment and ornamental figures or designs denoting a Day Care
Center shall be allowed in front of the house line.
9. Any Day Care Facility with a swimming pool or other applicable body of water as
defined in Section 5.09.D. of this Ordinance must meet the requirements for a pool
enclosure described in that Section.
10. Any Day Care Center, which cares for more than five (5) people, shall be reauired
to have a valid Fountain Hills business license and be licensed by the State of Arizona.
B. Bed and Breakfast: Bed and Breakfast operations may be permitted in these
residential zones by Temporary Use Permit only. At a minimum, the following
standards shall apply:
1. No more than two (2) bedrooms per residence may be used for the business.
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2. No more than two (2) persons per room.
3. One off-street, non-tandem parking space per bedroom.
C. Model Homes: Model Homes may be permitted in a residential area by Temporary
Use Permit only. In the review for a model home, the staff, and if necessary, the
Town Council, may consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage,
parking, duration, and neighborhood impact. As—At a minimum, the following
standards shall apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall a model home be open before 7:00 A.M. or
after 9:00 P.M.
2. The model home shall be for the purpose of marketing the construction of custom
homes or a—tract subdivision homes with a given product line in Fountain Hills. A
model home may not be used as an office for the marketing of developed property, or
the marketing of property outside of Fountain Hills.
3. An off-street parking stall for each person stationed on site, plus two (2) spaces
shall be provided. Parking lots for model homes may be located on an adjacent lot
owned by the owner of the model home.
D. Master-Planned Village Sales and Information Center: The developer of a
master-planned community may
operate an information/sales facility within a residentially zoned area by temporary
use permit only. In the review for a master-planned village community
sales/information center temporary use permit, the staff, and if necessary the Towrr
Council, may consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage, parking,
duration, and neighborhood impact. As—At a minimum, the following standards shall
apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall the center be open before 7:00 A.M. or after
9:00 P.M.
2. The center shall be for the purpose of marketing the specific master-planned
villagecommunity, the sale of lots in the master-planned village community and the
distribution of material concerning the attributes of the Town and surrounding areas.
The office may not be used as an office for the sales of houses, the resale of lots,
subdivisions with model homes, or property outside of the master-planned
villagecommunity. The sale of country club memberships within the master-planned
village is permitted as an accessory use only if the community has such a country
club.
3. There shall be at least twenty (20) off-street parking stalls provided.
4. The center must be a permanent structure that meets the adopted building codes
of the Town.
5. There shall be no more than one such center in the master-planned
villagecommunity.
411.9 6. The center shall be removed upon termination of the temporary use permit or the
completion of the master developer's marketing activities, whichever comes first.
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7. Signage shall in conformance with Chapter 6, Section 6.07 of this ordinance.
8. There shall be a landscape buffer of at least one-hundred-fifty (150) feet between
the sales and information center and any occupied residential structures.
Landscaped areas shall include an approved mixture of drought tolerant or other plant
materials, and organic and non-organic ground cover materials. Landscaping shall
consist of one (1) plant for each twenty (20) square feet of landscape area. At least
twenty-five (25) percent of the plants shall be 15 gallon or greater plants and the
remaining plants must be at least five (5) gallon plants. The approval of the above
mixture of landscape materials shall be by the Community Development Department
staffZoning Administrator with appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
a An automatic irrigation system shall be provided and maintained to all landscaped
areas requiring water.
b. All landscaped areas adjacent to vehicular parking and access areas shall be
protected by six (6) inch vertical concrete curbing in order to control storm water
flows and minimize damage by vehicular traffic.
E. Swim School: Swim schools may be permitted in these residential zones by
temporary use permit only. At a minimum, the following standards shall apply:
1. The swim school shall operate from a single-family dwelling unit. The operation of
the swim school shall not change the residential character of the dwelling unit.
2. All employees of the swim school shall be members of the immediate family
residing in the dwelling unit where the swim school is being operated, except that one
employee may be a non-resident.
3. The area used for a swim school shall not exceed (a) thirty (30) percent of the
area of the rear yard and (b) twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the
dwelling.
4. Customer trip generation shall not exceed twenty (20) trips a day.
5. No signs identifying the business or any commercial project or service are allowed.
6. Any pool used for a swim school shall be fenced in accordance with subsection 5.09
(D) of this ordinance, as may be amended from time to time.
7. Other related activities, including, but not limited to, pool parties and aerobics
instruction, are not allowed.
Section 11.04 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
A. Day Care Center for the Care of More Than Five (5) People: A day care
center for the care of more than five (5) people is permitted by temporary use permit
only. A day care center for the care of more than five (5) people may be operated in
these multi-family residential Zoning Districts with the following minimal stipulations:
1. The Day Care operator must reside in the house. If a non-residential facility is
kir legally used for another purpose, such as a church building, this requirement may be
waived.
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2. No more than ten (10) non-residents may be cared for in a residential structure.
3. Only one non-resident employee may be allowed and one (1) additional on-site
parking space shall be required for this employee.
4. One non-tandem parking space shall be required for each five (5) persons, or
fraction thereof, allowed in the day care center.
5. Any operation of a Day Care Center prior to 6:00 A.M. and after 8:00 P.M. is
permitted only by a separate Special Use Permit.
6. Only one sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in size and mounted flatly on the
wall of the residence shall be permitted.
7. The play yard must be fenced with a minimum five (5) foot high fence.
8. No playground equipment and ornamental figures or designs denoting a Day Care
Center shall be allowed in front of the house line.
9. Any Day Care Facility with a swimming pool or other applicable body of water as
defined in Section 5.10.C. of this Ordinance must meet the requirements for a pool
enclosure described in that Section.
10. Any Day Care Center, which cares for more than five (5) people, shall be required
to have a valid Fountain Hills business license and be licensed by the State of Arizona.
B. Bed and Breakfast: Bed and Breakfast operations may be permitted in these
(11r, multi-family residential zones by Temporary Use Permit only. At a minimum, the
following standards shall apply.
1. No more than two (2) bedrooms per residence may be used for the business.
2. No more than two (2) persons per room.
3. One off-street, non-tandem parking space per bedroom.
C. Model Homes: Model Homes may be permitted in a multi family es, ential- area
by Temporary Use Permit only. In the review for a model home, the staff, and if
• , may consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation,
signage, parking, duration, and neighborhood impact. As-At a minimum, the following
standards shall apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall a model home be open before 7:00 A.M. or
after 9:00 P.M.
2. The model home shall be for the purpose of marketing the construction of custom
homes or a—tract subdivision homes with a given product line in Fountain Hills. A
model home may not be used as an office for the marketing of developed property, or
the marketing of property outside of Fountain Hills.
3. An off-street parking space for each person stationed on site, plus two(2) spaces
shall be provided. Parking lots for model homes may be located on an adjacent lot
owned by the owner of the model home.
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E. Master-Planned Village Sales and Information Center: The developer of a
master-planned village over 200 contiguous acres,community may operate an
information/sales facility within a residentially zoned area by temporary use permit
only. In the review for a master-planned village community sales/information center
temporary use permit, the staff, ' , may consider
lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage, parking, duration, and
neighborhood impact. As-At a minimum, the following standards shall apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall the center be open before 7:00 A.M. or after
9:00 P.M.
2. The center shall be for the purpose of marketing the specific master-planned
v++l-agecommunity, the sale of lots in the master-planned village community and the
distribution of material concerning the attributes of the Town and surrounding areas.
The office may not be used as an office for the sales of houses, the resale of lots,
subdivisions with model homes, nor property outside of the master-planned
villagecommunity. The master-planned village is permitted as an accessory use only if
the community has such a country club.
3. There shall be at least twenty (20) off-street parking stalls provided.
4. The center must be a permanent structure that meets the adopted building codes
of the Town.
5. There shall be no more than one such center in the master-planned
villagecommunity.
6. The center shall be removed upon termination of the temporary use permit or the
completion of the master developer's marketing activities, whichever comes first.
7. Signage shall in conformance with Chapter 6, Section 6.07 of this ordinance.
8. There shall be a landscape buffer of at least 150 feet between the sales and
information center and any occupied residential structures.
a. Landscaped areas shall include an approved mixture of drought tolerant or other
plant materials, and organic and non-organic ground cover materials. Landscaping
shall consist of one plant for each 20 square feet of landscape area. At least twenty-
five (25) percent of the plants shall be 15 gallon or greater plants and the remaining
plants must be at least five-gallon plants. The approval of the above mixture of
landscape materials shall be by oning
Administrator with appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
b. An automatic irrigation system shall be provided and maintained to all landscaped
areas requiring water.
c. All landscaped areas adjacent to vehicular parking and access areas shall be
protected by six (6) inch vertical concrete curbing in order to control storm water
flows and minimize damage by vehicular traffic.
Section 15.03 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permit
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A. Day Care Center for the Care of More Than Five (5) People: A day care
center for the care of more than five (5) people is permitted by temporary use permit
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only. A day care center for the care of more than five (5) people may be operated in
this the Mobile Home Zoning District with the following minimal stipulations:
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1. The Day Care Operator must reside in the house. If a non-residential facility is
legally used for another purpose, such as a church building, this requirement may be
waived.
2. No more than ten (10) non-residents may be cared for in a residential structure.
3. Only one non-resident employee may be allowed and one (1) additional on-site
parking space shall be required for this employee.
4. One non-tandem parking space shall be required for each five (5) persons, or
fraction thereof, allowed in the day care center.
5. Any operation of a Day Care Center prior to 6:00 A.M. and after 8:00 P.M. is
permitted only by a separate Special Use Permit.
6. Only one sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in size and mounted flatly on the
wall of the residence shall be permitted.
7. The play yard must be fenced with a minimum five (5) foot high fence.
8. No playground equipment and ornamental figures or designs denoting a Day Care
Center shall be allowed in front of the house line.
9. Any Day Care Facility with a swimming pool or other applicable body of water as
4101 defined in Section 5.10.C. of this Ordinance must meet the requirements for a pool
enclosure described in that Section.
10. Any Day Care Center, which cares for more than five (5) people, shall be required
to have a valid Fountain Hills business license and be licensed by the State of Arizona.
B. Bed and Breakfast: Bed and Breakfast operations may be permitted in these the
Mobile Home zones by Temporary Use Permit only. At a minimum, the following
standards shall apply:
1. No more than two (2) bedrooms per residence may be used for the business.
2. No more than two (2) persons per room.
3. One off-street, non-tandem parking space per bedroom.
C. Model Homes: Model Homes may be permitted in a residential mobile home area
by Temporary Use Permit only. In the review for a model home, the staff, and if
necessary, the Town Council, may consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation,
signage, parking, duration, and neighborhood impact. As-At a minimum, the following
standards shall apply:
1. On-site sales personnel must be present at least five (5) days a week during
normal business hours. In no case shall a model home be open before 7:00 A.M. or
after 9:00 P.M.
2. The model home shall be for the purpose of marketing the construction of custom
copy homes or a tract subdivision with a given product line in Fountain Hills. A model home
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may not be used as an office for the marketing of developed property, or the
marketing of property outside of Fountain Hills.
3. An off-street parking space for each person stationed on site, plus two(2) spaces
shall be provided. Parking lots for model homes may be located on an adjacent lot
owned by the owner of the model home.
Section 18.04 Uses Subject to Temporary Use Permits
A. Pushcarts.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain
Hills,Arizona,
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ATTESTED TO:
Jay Schlum, Mayor Bevelyn J. Bender,Town Clerk
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ken Buchanan, Town Manager Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
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TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 24,2012
Chairman Lloyd Pew opened the session of the Planning and Zoning Commission at 6:44 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Chairman Lloyd Pew, Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates,
Commissioners Stan Connick, and Mike Archambault. Also in attendance were Paul Mood,
Director of Development Services, Robert Rodgers Senior Planner, and Janice Baxter Executive
Assistant and Recorder of the Minutes. Commissioners Richard Turner and Gene Slechta were
unable to attend the meeting due to prior commitments. Commissioner Angela Strohan did not
attend the meeting.
Chairman Lloyd Pew requested participation in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent
reflection.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Lloyd Pew present
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates present
Commissioner Stan Connick present
Commissioner Mike Archambault present
Commissioner Angela Strohan absent
4b, Commissioner Richard Turner absent
Commissioner Gene Slechta absent
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
No one wished to speak.
REGULAR AGENDA
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AGENDA ITEM #1 — CONSIDERATION of APPROVING the Regular Session meeting
minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission from Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to approve the regular session meeting minutes for the
Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 26, 2012. Commissioner Mike Archambault
SECONDED. A roll call was taken and the MOTION CARRIED (4-0), by those present.
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Acting Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
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AGENDA ITEM #2 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Section 19.05 — Public Art Requirements. If adopted, the amendment
would revise the options for developer donations to the "Public Art Fund" to require that such
donations be made at the time of the Building Permit issuance rather than at the time of
Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to INITIATE the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 19, as presented. Commissioner Mike Archambault SECONDED the MOTION. A
voice vote was taken and the MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #3 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Chapters 12, 16, and 18. If adopted, the amendments would revise the
permitted use sections to allow all restaurants to have outdoor seating areas in commercial or
lodging zoning districts. The amendment would also eliminate the requirement that outdoor
seating areas be fenced if no alcohol is served and there are no public safety issues.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Commissioner Mike Archambault MOVED to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, Chapters 12, 16, and 18, as presented. Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates SECONDED the
MOTION. A voice vote was taken and the MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #4 — CONSIDERATION of INITIATING an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 18. If adopted, the amendment would
revise the sections relating to "Temporary Use Permits" to amend, eliminate, and/or redefine
these sections in order to streamline processes and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy or
duplicative permits.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner gave the presentation.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to INITIATE the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Chapters 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 18, regarding Temporary Use Permit regulations, as presented.
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Commissioner Stan Connick SECONDED the MOTION. A voice vote was taken and the
r., MOTION passed 4-0.
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
Vice- Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
AGENDA ITEM #5 — COMMISSION DISCUSSION/REQUEST FOR RESEARCH to
staff. Items listed below are related only to the propriety of(i) placing such items on a future
agenda for action or (ii) directing staff to conduct further research and report back to the
commission.
NONE
AGENDA ITEM #- 6- SUMMARY OF COMMISSION REQUEST from Senior Planner.
NONE
AGENDA ITEM #7 — REPORT from Senior Planner, Planning and Zoning Division of
Development Services.
Robert Rodgers, Senior Planner wished Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates well in his new position
beginning Thursday, June 7, 2012, as a Town Councilmember for the Town of Fountain Hills.
Chairman Lloyd Pew also congratulated Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates on his elected position.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates expressed his appreciation to Town Staff and Commission for
allowing him to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #8 - ADJOURNMENT.
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Stan Connick SECONDED
and the MOTION CARRIED (4-0), by those present.
Chairman Lloyd Pew aye
Vice-Chairman Cecil Yates aye
Commissioner Stan Connick aye
Commissioner Mike Archambault aye
The regular meeting ADJOURNED at 7:04 p.m.
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FOUNTAIN HILLS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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Chairman Lloyd E. Pew
ATTEST:
ice Baxter, Recorder
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
meeting of the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held on the 24th day of May
2012, in the Town Council Chambers. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and that
a quorum was present.
Dated this 24th day of May 2012.
Janice Baxter, Recorder
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