This work session is part of a series of work sessions with the Council on proposed amendments to the Flagstaff Zoning Code. In these work sessions, staff will introduce the more substantive amendments to the Council explaining the reason for them and why the new amendment is being proposed. The Council will be able to identify any policy issues that warrant a more in-depth discussion, either at the current work session, or in a future work session. On October 19th in a special work session the Council provided clear direction on issues associated with the parking of RVs and other vehicles in residential zones and on RV parking in commercial parking lots.

Below are the Council goals. Only list those that relate to this agenda item; REMOVE ALL OTHERS.

COUNCIL GOALS:
7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan

REGIONAL PLAN:
Goal E&C.5. Preserve dark skies as an unspoiled natural resource, basis for an important economic sector, and core element of community character.
Goal E&C.6. Protect, restore and im­prove ecosystem health and maintain native plant and animal community diversity across all land ownerships in the Flagstaff region.
Goal E&C.7. Give special consideration to environmentally sensitive lands in the development design and review process.
Goal E&C.10. Protect indigenous wildlife populations, localized and larger-scale wildlife habitats, ecosystem processes, and wildlife movement areas through­out the planning area.
Goal CC.1. Reflect and respect the region’s natural setting and dramatic views in the built environment.
Goal CC.3. Preserve, restore, enhance, and reflect the design traditions of Flag­staff in all public and private development efforts.
Goal LU.5. Encourage compact develop­ment principles to achieve efficiencies and open space preservation.
 



POLICY AMENDMENTS
The amendments identified by staff that may require a more in-depth policy discussion with the Council are summarized in the table in the first attachment (The Council may also identify additional policy issues as they review the proposed amendments).
 
The Sections of the Zoning Code in which the topics for more in-depth policy discussion are located are listed below. As needed an additional meeting or work session with the Council will be scheduled to finalize the policy discussions on the remaining divisions and chapters of the Zoning Code.
 
Division 10-50.20 Architectural Standards
10-50.20.030 Architectural Standards
 
Division 10-50.60 Landscaping Standards
10-50.60.030 Landscaping Plans
10-50.60.040 Landscaping Location Requirements

Division 10-50.80 Parking Standards
10-50.80.040 Number of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces Required
10-50.80.060 Parking Adjustments
10-50.80.080 Parking Spaces, Parking Lot Design and Layout (especially Number of Accessible Spaces)
 
Division 10-50.90 Resource Protection Standards
10-50.90.050 Steep Slope Resource Area
10-50.90.060 Forest
10-50.90.100 Activities Allowed in Natural Resource Areas
 
Division 10-50.100 Sign Standards
Amendments to this Division are not included in this staff summary as they were discussed with the Council on December 8th.

Division 10-50.110 Specific to Building Types
10-50.110.030 Building Types General
 
The first attachment provides a detailed overview of the policy issues identified by staff for the Council’s consideration.

The second attachment details the proposed amendments to Chapter 10-50 (Supplemental to Zones). Full details of all the proposed amendments are included in these documents, including an explanation of why the amendment is proposed. This may be easily identified because it is written in italic font. A summary of the substantive amendments to this Chapter is provided in a table on the first page with a brief description of the amendment and on what page it may be found.

The third attachment includes a table and graph showing the relationship between the City of Flagstaff's standards compared to Federal ADA Standards for accessible parking spaces.

If you have questions, or require clarification on the contents of this staff summary, please contact Roger E. Eastman, AICP, Comprehensive Planning and Code Administrator, at reastman@flagstaffaz.gov or (928) 213-2640.