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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2004.04 Amending section 008.06 of the land development code relating to residential design F. ANN RODRIGUEZ, RECORDER ~ RECORDED BY: NMB DEPUTY RECORDER 1134 PE2 SMARA TOWN OF MANANA ATTN: TOWN CLERK 13251 N LON ADAMS RD MARANA AZ 85653 DOCKET= 12223 PAGE= 2542 NO. OF PAGES= 2 SEQUENCE= 20040150786 01/23/200~ ORDIN 16:13 MAIL AMOUNT PAID $ 8.00 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. Marana Ordmanc~ No. 2004.04 Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 S 4 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. ATTEST: 1 2 3 4 3 Marana Ordinance No. 2004.04 Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA LAND DEVELOPMENT fiDE 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 Tide 8 - General Development Regulations Page 13 of 14 Ord.2004.04 Revised 01/04 TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA LAND DEVELOPMENT fiDE 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. Tide 8 - General Development Regulations Page 14 of 14 ard.2004.04 Revised 01/04