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9.A. - Page 31 <br /> PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br /> The proposed amendments affect several different sections of the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> Table 1: Summary of Recommended Zoning Ordinance Revisions <br /> Section What Why <br /> Article 2: Move and reword "average slope" This definition would be referred to <br /> Definitions definition from Article 32.2 to in both the R-1/RH article (new <br /> Article 2. Revise illustrative Article 5) and the "Supplementary <br /> diagrams to clarify requirements. Building Site Areas" (Article 32). <br /> The meaning of definition would <br /> not change. <br /> Article 4 Combine existing Article 4 (RH) • All regulations would be <br /> and 5: RH and Article 5 (R-1) into one article contained in one article; <br /> and R-1 (new Article 5 (R-1/RH)) and add a promotes ease of use. This <br /> section for additional sloping sites change would also allow <br /> regulations (see below). This supplementary hillside <br /> involves minor modifications to regulations to be placed within <br /> regulations regarding "guest the R-1/RH article. It currently <br /> houses" and "parking lots" in order exists in a separate article. <br /> to simplify and make consistent • Additional setbacks on the <br /> with existing accessory dwelling upper floor would control <br /> unit regulations and R-1 standards. massing and bulk of structures. <br /> Diagrams have been added to <br /> illustrate setback requirements. <br /> Require second story setbacks in <br /> RH district, similar to those in the <br /> R-1 district. <br /> Section • Reduce front yard setbacks for • A reduced setback for garages <br /> 5.8: garages on steeply sloping is a common deviation typically <br /> Additional sites. requested by property owners. <br /> Require- • Requirement for additional • Additional information will help <br /> ments for information at Planning review the City make informed <br /> Sloping stage including landscape decisions, particularly with tree <br /> Lots plans and geologic reports, preservation and building safety <br /> • Add requirements for under • Minimizing underfloor areas <br /> floor areas. reduces bulk and ensures that <br /> • Establish a slope/FAR the home is built more closely <br /> threshold for review by the to the natural topography of the <br /> Zoning Administrator (can be site. <br /> appealed to the Planning • Thresholds for review and <br /> Commission). specific criteria would allow for <br /> public participation and <br /> provide comprehensive findings <br /> for decisions. <br /> Section • Clarify that Planned • Removes the ability to request <br />