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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy Follow-Up Items Article 2, Section 1-204, Base Zoning Districts Article 6, Section 2-636, Use Regulations Article 16, Section 4-1662, Outdoor Facilities and Storage /Loading Facilities Article 16, Section 4-1666, Refuse Storage Areas Article 16, Section 4-1672, Earth Station and Microwave Equipment Article 16, Section 4-1674, Bed and Breakfast Inns Article 18, Section 4-1806, Regulations for On-Premise Signs A legal ad was placed in the Daily Review and notices were sent to interested parties to inform them of the proposed Zoning Code changes. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments hear the staff presentation, discuss the material and provide staff with direction on proposed changes for the December 13, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on this matter on December 13, 2007 and the City Council is scheduled to hear this matter at their January 7, 2008 meeting. DISCUSSION The proposed draft ordinances relating to clean-up items associated with the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy; Fences, Walls and Hedges in the RS-VP Zone; and Limited On-Line Used Vehicle Sales maybe summarized as follows: Fences, Walls & Hedges in the RS-VP Zone Section 4-1682 of the Zoning Code relating to Fences, Walls and Hedges is proposed for amendment to provide additional restrictions on fence heights and to preserve views in the RS-VP District. As such, the primary changes proposed for this section of the zoning code are to provide additional guidelines for fence and wall materials. Fence heights in the RS-VP District have been limited to 7 feet except in required front, side or corner side yards where the maximum height shall be three feet above natural grade. Further, the top portion of any new fences in the RS-VP zone shall be require to be transparent to allow for continued enjoyment of views and to promote an open feeling. Limited On-Line Used Vehicle Sales To accomplish the intent of these changes to the Zoning Code that allow for limited on-online used vehicle sales, various Sections of the code were amended. Currently, a conditional use permit is required for online vehicle sales. However, the Planning Department has determined that limited on-line vehicles sales should be allowed in certain Commercial and Industrial zoning districts, provided specific requirements are met to ensure that these sales do not adversely impact surrounding land uses. As a result, planning is recommending that limited on-line vehicle Joint Planning Commission /BZA Staff Report November 8, 2007 Zoning Code Amendments Page 2 of 4