HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation - Ord 2023.031 LDC UpdateOrdinance No. 2023-031
Revising Marana Town Code,
Title 17 (Land Development)
Steve Cheslak, Planning Manager
Request
Town Council approval for revision to Marana Town Code
Title 17 (Land Development), Chapter 17-4 (Zoning)
•Section 17-4-3 (Use conditions matrix) -Clarify that for
home occupations, the use of amenities customarily
incidental to a residential use is permitted subject to
conditions.
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Background
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•Based on recent home occupation business license activity
regarding the use of backyard outdoor area.
•Intent to allow use of amenities customarily incidental to residential
use -swimming pool, playground equipment, and other similar
amenities.
•Business examples: private lessons for swimming, yoga, gardening
and sports coaching.
Title 17 Revision
Chapter 17-4 “Zoning”
•Section 17-4-3 (Use conditions matrix)
Table 3. Conditions per use
1.A modification that clarifies an existing condition:
Does not include Additional conditions may apply for specific uses regulated
by other provisions of this title
2.The addition of the condition:
May include customary use of amenities customarily incidental to a residential
use, such as a swimming pool, playground equipment, and other similar
amenities, in the backyard only, and only during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Title 17 Revision
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•Must be conducted by a full time occupant of the dwelling
•Shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of a dwelling
•Shall not employ more than one nonresident of the premises
•Exterior public display of stock-in-trade, external evidence of the home
occupation, and outdoor storage of equipment or material associated
with the home occupation are prohibited
•All parking shall be on site and shall not include commercial parking
features such as wheel stops, parking lanes or striping
•Shall maintain the required residential off-street parking
•Shall not create more parking demand or vehicular or pedestrian traffic
than a typical residential use
•No more than one vehicle shall be used in conjunction with the home
occupation
•Shall not cause any sustained, unpleasant, or unusual noises or vibrations;
noxious fumes or odors; or other nuisances in the immediate
neighborhood
•Shall serve no more than five clients per day
•Shall serve no more than two clients at a time
•Any new structure or proposed changes to an existing structure used in
conjunction with the home occupation must be consistent with the
residential character of the dwelling
•Prohibited home occupations include auto repair and service;
veterinarian service, kennels, and pet grooming; commercial food
preparation; mortuary or embalming service; tattoo parlor; welding
service; and any commercial use not customarily incidental to a
residential use
•Does not include Additional conditions may apply for specific uses
regulated by other provisions of this title
•May include customary use of amenities customarily incidental to a
residential use, such as a swimming pool, playground equipment, and
other similar amenities, in the backyard only, and only during the hours of
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Table 3. Conditions per use
Residential -Home Occupation
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of the revision to
Marana Town Code, Title 17 "Land Development”.