HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2004.04 Amending section 008.06 of the land development code relating to residential design F. ANN RODRIGUEZ, RECORDER
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DEPUTY RECORDER
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TOWN OF MANANA
ATTN: TOWN CLERK
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MARANA AZ 85653
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2004.04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA; AlVIENDING TH~ MAKANA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODB BY ADDING
SECTION 08.06 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES OF THE TOWN OF MARANA IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the Marana Land Development Code (the "Code") was adopted by the Mayor
and Council of the Town of Marana on May 14, 1984 by Ordinance No. 84.04; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have amended the Code from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Code contains Title 8 General Development Regulations, which provide
general development regulations to develop land in the Town of Marana; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to amend
Title 8 of the Code on October 29, 2003, and its members voted unanimously to recommend Town
Council approval of the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a public hearing on the request to amend Title 8 of the
Code on December 2, 2003, and continued the public hearing on January 20, 2004 to obtain input
from Town staff and the public on the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council f'md that approval of the proposed amendments is in the
best interests of the residents and businesses of the Town of Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, as follows:
Section h Title 8 of the Marana Land Development Code is hereby amended by adding
Section 08.06 Residential Design Requirements, three copies of which are on file in the office of the
Town Clerk of the Town of Marana, Arizona, having been declared a public record by adoption of
Resolution 2004-14.
Section 2: Title 8 of the Marana Land Development Code is hereby amended by adding the
new text as presented by Staff and the Planning Commission.
Section 3.~ The various town officers and employees are authorized and directed to perform
all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this Ordinance and portion of the Code.
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Section 4: All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances, resolutions, or
motions of t he Council i n conflict with t he provisions o f t his Ordinance a re hereby repealed,
effective as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 5: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is
for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
20th day of January, 2004.
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08.06 Residential Design Requirements
The purpose of the Residential Design Requirements is to promote greater diversity
within residential developments by identifying the minimum expectations for new
residential developments within the Town of Marana.
The following requirements apply to all subdivisions which create lots less than 12,000
square feet in size.
1. No more than two (2) consecutive two-story homes will be allowed adjacent to
one another throughout the subdivision.
2. No corner lots shall contain two-story homes.
3. No two models with the same elevations shall be permitted adjacent to one
another throughout the subdivision.
4. No two homes of the same color scheme shall be permitted adjacent to one
another throughout the subdivision.
5. A note shall be placed on all applicable plats that states "All building permit site
plans shall give the setback information for the lot to be permitted, and include
the model number and elevation, color scheme and single or two-story for the
home being permitted and the adjacent lots.
6. The front yard setback shall be staggered by a minimum of twenty (20) percent
on every third lot so that the front setback will not be the same for three (3)
consecutive homes.
7. No more than fifty (50) percent of the homes in a subdivision may be two-story.
The above requirements may be modified, subject to the review and approval of the Town
Council. The acceptance of any modification must be supported by written documentation
and graphics on how the proposed project is a superior project and provides increased
development standards and at a minimum, but not limited to, address the following:
1. The proposal is consistent with the Town of Marana General Plan;
2. With the exception of the requested modification to the Residential Design
Requirements, the proposal complies with the Land Development Code and
other applicable provisions of the Town of Marana Municipal Code, and if
applicable, the Northwest Marana Area Plan;
3. The site is of a sufficient size and configuration to accommodate the design
and scale of proposed development, including buildings and elevations,
landscaping, parking and other physical features of the proposal;
4. The design, scale and layout of the proposed development will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of the future residents, the
existing neighbors or future developments, will not create traffic or pedestrian
hazards, and will not otherwise have a negative impact on the aesthetics,
health, safety or welfare of neighboring uses;
5. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood, will enhance the visual character
of the neighborhood, and will provide for the harmonious, orderly and
attractive development of the site; and,
6. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment
for its occupants, the visiting public and its neighbors through good aesthetic
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use 0 f materials, texture, and color that will remain a esthetically appealing
and will retain a reasonably adequate level of maintenance.
Residential Design Requirements Modification:
1. An application for modification to the Residential Design Requirements shall
comply in all respects with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable
chapters of the Town of Marana Land Development Code.
2. An applicant shall submit all of the documents, exhibits, data, and other
requirements for Residential Design Requirements Modification approval to the
Development Coordinator.
3. In addition to the requirements of the preceding paragraphs, the applicant shall
provide to the Planning Director any additional information, documents, or other
material relevant to the application that planning staff reasonably believes is
necessary in order for the Council to evaluate, analyze, and understand the
subject matter of the application.
4. An application for Residential Design Requirements Modification shall not be
deemed to have been filed or properly submitted until all of the above listed
requirements have been complied with. T he Planning Director s hall determine
compliance.
5. Consideration of an application for Residential Design Requirements Modification
by the Town Council and action thereon shall take place in a public meeting, but
may be on the consent portion of the agenda or with the approval of the
preliminary plat.
6. The procedure for approval, or denial of Residential Design Requirements
Modification applications shall be as follows:
The Town Council shall approve, or deny applications for Residential Design
Requirements Modification pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Upon
receipt of a recommendation on an application for Residential Design
Requirement Modification from planning staff, the Planning Director shall take the
necessary action to add the application to the agenda of the next available
regular meeting of the Town Council, or included the request with the proposed
preliminary plat review, whereupon the Town Council shall consider the proposed
Residential Design Requirements Modification application.
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