In an effort to ensure a proactive, systematic, and regular review of existing zoning and subdivision standards as they may relate to the mission of the EPB, Staff will attempt to make a more regular presentation on what standards for new development are currently in place. This exercise will attempt to ensure that the City's land use regulations are always up to date and also consistent with the goals of the EPB.  Furthermore, this exercise fits nicely with the EPB's current Work Plan, which includes a review of standards related to storm water, such as opportunities to promote infiltration (e.g. encourage ribbon curb versus B612 curb), ways to encourage conservation practices such as the use of rain barrels and soil moisture sensors, and reviewing the irrigation requirement. This exercise will help to identify outdated regulations and standards and ensure that the Zoning and Subdivision Code is a tool to achieving the City's land use and conservation goals, versus becoming a barrier to those goals.

A copy of the E-1 and E-2 zoning district standards are attached for review. Staff will walk through the structure and components of these sections at the meeting. Generally speaking, these sections of City Code establish the underlying zoning district and are arranged by use allowed within the district (permitted, conditional, and accessory), bulk standards (site layout), and exterior materials (design).  This discussion should focus primarily on the bulk standards, as they relate mostly with site design, which most closely align with components of the Board's mission.