Public Hearings 12.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Development Services
- Meeting Date:
- 01/28/2020
- Title:
- R-19-06 (Permit Exemptions- solid walls)
- Submitted By:
- Robert Kirschmann, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Robert Kirschmann
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Docket Number (If applicable):
R-19-06 (Permit Exemptions- solid walls)
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Zoning Ordinance 20-02 amending Article 17 (Administration) of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations.
Background:
Docket R-19-06 is a proposed amendment to Articles 17, specifically, Section 1704.01.N of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations.
At the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing of December 11, 2019, the item was unanimously recommended to the Board for approval.
Section 1704.01 provides a list of items that are exempt from obtaining permits on single family dwellings only. These include such items as replacing or adding gutters, replacing appliances, installation of flooring, any many others. Included in this list is the following:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high unless on a corner lot. Solid fences or walls greater than three-feet in height on corner lots require an informational permit.
Although, still required to comply with floodplain requirements many residents see this exemption and do not go any further. This has resulted in fences and walls being constructed in the floodplain or across washes and has led to damage to both public and private property. Staff is proposing to modify the language to state:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high. If any of the following applies an informational permit is required:
At the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing of December 11, 2019, the item was unanimously recommended to the Board for approval.
Section 1704.01 provides a list of items that are exempt from obtaining permits on single family dwellings only. These include such items as replacing or adding gutters, replacing appliances, installation of flooring, any many others. Included in this list is the following:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high unless on a corner lot. Solid fences or walls greater than three-feet in height on corner lots require an informational permit.
Although, still required to comply with floodplain requirements many residents see this exemption and do not go any further. This has resulted in fences and walls being constructed in the floodplain or across washes and has led to damage to both public and private property. Staff is proposing to modify the language to state:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high. If any of the following applies an informational permit is required:
- Located on a corner lot and greater than 3 feet in height;
- Located within a designated FEMA Flood Hazard Area;
- Located within a designated wash.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
The Zoning Regulations will be updated to reflect the changes.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If the item is not approved the Zoning Regulation will remain unchanged.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please record the documents and return to the Planning Department.