Ordinance - 1996 - 276 - Amend Title 8 - 08/29/1996SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 276
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, REPEALING
CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, PARKS COMMITTEE; REPEALING
CHAPTER 2, TITLE 7 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, SIGN REGULATIONS; REPEALING
CHAPTER 2A, TITLE 8 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, DR DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY
DISTRICT; ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 2A, TITLE 8 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE,
DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FOLLOWING
SECTIONS: SECTION 8-2A-1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY, SECTION 8-2A-2 PURPOSE
AND GOALS, SECTION 8-2A-3 EFFECT OF OTHER PROVISIONS, SECTION 8-2A-4
DEFINITIONS, 8-2A-5 DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAP, 8-2A-6
DESIGN GUIDELINES, OBJECTIVES, AND CONSIDERATIONS, 8-2A-7 LANDSCAPE
GUIDELINES, 8-2A-8 SIGN REGULATIONS, 8-2A-9 PROCEDURES, 8-2A-10
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, 8-2A-11 NOTIFICATION, 8-2A-12 DESIGN REVIEW
GUIDELINE BOOKLET, 8-2A-13 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL, 8-2A-14 APPEALS, 8-2A-
15 TERM OF APPROVAL, 8-2A-16 MODIFICATIONS, 8-2A-17 RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, 8-2A-18 BONDING, 8-2A-19 INSPECTION; AMENDING
SECTION 2-2-4 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY THE DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD'S DUTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
A summary of the principal provisions of Ordinance No. 276, the Design Review
Ordinance, of the City of Eagle, Ada County, Idaho, adopted on August 29, 1996, is as follows:
Section 1: Repeals Chapter 7 of Title 6 of the Eagle City Code, entitled Parks
Committee.
Section 2: Repeals Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Eagle City Code, entitled Sign
Regulations.
Section 3: Repeals Chapter 2A of Title 8 of the Eagle City Code, entitled DR Design
Review Overlay District.
Section 4: Enacts a new Chapter 2A of Title 8 of the Eagle City Code, entitled Design
Review Overlay District, a summary of which is set forth below:
SECTION 8-2A-1: General Applicability. This section sets forth the
general areas and types of development to which the Design Review Ordinance
applies.
SECTION 8-2A-2: Purpose and Goals. This section sets forth the purpose
of the Design Review Ordinance, including recognizing land values and aesthetics,
encouraging development of property in harmony with the City, and providing
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planning and design guidelines. It sets forth the goal to encourage the use of
American Northwest 1870-1930 architectural styles.
SECTION 8-2A-3: Effect of Other Provisions. This section establishes
that the higher or more restrictive design standard will prevail where there are
conflicting design provisions.
SECTION 8-2A-4: Definitions. This section specifies the source of
definitions and the interpretation of words and phrases in the Design Review
Ordinance.
SECTION 8-2A-5: Design Review Overlay Districts and Map. This
section establishes that the Design Review Overlay District includes the entire City
of Eagle and establishes three (3) specifically defined areas: the Downtown
Development Area, concentrated in the downtown commercial center; the
Transitional Development Area, which serves as an area for future expansion of
the Downtown Development Area; and the Community Entry Development Area;
and identifies the map attached hereto which more specifically delineates these
areas.
SECTION 8-2A-6: Design Guidelines. Objectives. and Considerations.
A. This section sets forth the general objectives and considerations for
each of the Design Review Overlay Districts, establishes site design
objectives, site landscaping, site grading and drainage, signage,
utilities, building design objectives, and additional height restrictions
for all Design Review Overlay Districts.
B. Downtown Development Area. This section sets forth the purpose,
architectural character, setbacks and lot coverage, parking,
landscaping and streetscape, and planning considerations for the
Downtown Development Area.
C. Transitional Development Area. This section sets forth the purpose,
architectural character, setbacks and lot coverage, parking,
landscaping and streetscape, and planning considerations for the
Transitional Development Area.
D. Community Entry Development Area. This section sets forth the
purpose, architectural character, setbacks and lot coverage, parking,
landscaping and streetscape, and planning considerations for the
Community Entry Development Area.
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SECTION 8-2A-7: Landscape Guidelines. This section sets forth the
requirement for landscape plans for all developments within the Design Review
District and adopts the landscape guidelines contained in the Design Review
Guideline Booklet to implement this section.
SECTION 8-2A-8: Sign Regulations. This section sets forth the
applicability, definitions, and general guidelines for all signs within the Design
Review Overlay Districts. This section also sets forth criteria for monument and
detached street signs, prohibits interior sign illumination, establishes criteria for
landscaping near all detached street signs and monument signs, sets forth criteria
for a master sign plan for multi -structure developments, sets forth criteria for non-
conforming signs, prohibited signs, signs on City -owned property, requires general
compatibility with the surrounding property and the community, identifies specific
permitted signs within the Design Review Overlay Districts, and provides for
exemptions from the provisions of this section.
SECTION 8-2A-9: Procedure.. This section sets forth the application
procedures for design review, including administrative design review before the
Zoning Administrator and design review before the Design Review Board.
SECTION 8-2A-10: Application Requirements. This section sets forth
the application requirements for all permits to erect, construct, alter, move,
remodel, reface, repaint, or otherwise change the use of buildings or structures
within the Design Review Overlay District. This section sets forth requirements
for site plans, architectural plans, and such other information sufficient so that the
Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator may determine compliance with the
provisions of this Design Review Ordinance.
SECTION 8-2A-11: Notification. This section requires the Zoning
Administrator to direct mail notice to the applicant, owner, or purchaser of record,
seven (7) days prior to a Design Review Board meeting on their application.
SECTION 8-2A-12: Design Review fuideJine Booklet. This section sets
forth the Design Review Guideline Booklet as the guidance document for all
applications which are made pursuant to this Design Review Ordinance.
SECTION 8-2A-13: Procedure for Approval. This section sets forth the
procedure before the Design Review Board and the Planning and Zoning
Commission for all design review applications. This section also sets forth the
notice requirements once a decision has been issued by the Commission or Zoning
Administrator.
SECTION 8-2A-14: Appeals. This section sets forth the procedure for
appealing Planning and Zoning Commission decisions, and the specific items to be
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included in such appeal. This section also sets forth the procedure before the City
Council on such appeal.
SECTION 8-2A-15: Term of Approval. This section establishes twelve
(12) months as the term of approval for all design review applications, and sets
forth provisions for an extension of time in which to commence construction.
SECTION 8-2A-16: Modifications. This sections sets forth provisions
for minor modifications to design review applications at an administrative level
before the Zoning Administrator, as well as before the Design Review Board.
SECTION 8-2A-17: Restrictions on Other Required Documents. This
section sets forth the requirement that building and zoning permits will not be
granted until the design review application has been approved.
SECTION 8-2A-18: Bonding. This section sets forth provisions to
require bonding in the amount of 150 percent of the construction costs of
landscaping and irrigation as required or proposed in the design review application.
SECTION 8-2A-19: Inspection. This section authorizes the Zoning
Administrator, at the request of the Design Review Board, to issue an inspection
report on projects for which a design review application has been approved. This
section also prohibits a building inspector from issuing a Certificate of Occupancy
until the Design Review requirements have been met.
Section 5: That Section 2-2-4 of the Eagle City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
DUTIES: Duties of the Design Review Board shall be to make recommendations
to the Planning and Zoning Commission on any matter requiring aesthetic and
architectural judgment to the end that the general appearance of any improvement
shall preserve or enhance the physical environment and character of the
community. The Design Review Board shall review all design review applications
except those applications permitted to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator.
Section 6: States that the provisions of Ordinance No. 276 are declared to be severable,
and that if any provision or application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared
invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of
Ordinance No. 276.
Section 7: States that Ordinance No. 276 shall take effect and be in force from and after
its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. Provides that a summary of Ordinance
No. 276 may be published in lieu of the entire ordinance in compliance with Section 50-901A,
Idaho Code.
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The full text of Ordinance No. 276 is available at City Hall and will be provided to any
citizen upon personal request during normal office hours.
DATED this 29th day of August, 1996.
ATTEST:
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CERTIFICATION OF CITY ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned City Attorney for and legal advisor to the City of Eagle, Idaho, hereby
certify that I have read the foregoing Summary of Ordinance No. 276 of the City of Eagle and that
the same is true and complete and provides adequate notice to the public of the contents of said
Ordinance.
DATED as of the 3rd day of September, 1996.
By:
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City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 276
AN ORDIN I CE OF CI a OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY IDAHO, REPEALING CHAPTER
7 gl_TLELO, THE AGDE , TY CODE, PARKS COMMITTEE, REPEALING CHAPTER 2,
TITLE 7 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, SIGN REGULATIONS, REPEALING CHAPTER 2A OF
TITLE 8 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, DR DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT AND
ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 2A OF TITLE 8 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE DESIGN
REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: SECTION
8-2A-1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY, SECTION 8-2A-2 PURPOSE AND GOALS, SECTION 8-
2A-3 EFFECT OF OTHER PROVISIONS, SECTION 8-2A-4 DEFINITIONS, 8-2A-5 DESIGN
REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAP, 8-2A-6 DESIGN GUIDELINES, OBJECTIVES
AND CONSIDERATIONS, 8-2A-7 LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES, 8-2A-8 SIGN REGULATIONS,
8-2A-9 PROCEDURES, 8-2A-10 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, 8-2A-11 NOTIFICATION,
8-2A-12 THE DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES BOOKLET, 8-2A-13 PROCEDURE FOR
APPROVAL, 8-2A-14 APPEALS, 8-2A-15 TERM OF APPROVAL, 8-2A-16 MODIFICATIONS,
8-2A-17 RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, 8-2A-18 BONDING, 8-2A-19
INSPECTION; AMENDING SECTION 2-2-4 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S DUTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO, as
follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 7 of Title 6 of the Eagle City Code, Parks Committee be
repealed.
Section 2: That Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Eagle City Code, Sign Regulations be
repealed.
Section 3: That Chapter 2A of Title 8 of the Eagle City Code, DR Design Review
Overlay District be repealed.
Section 4: That a new Chapter 2A of Title 8 of the Eagle City Code, Design Review
Overlay District - be and the same hereby is, enacted to read as follows:
8-2A-1: GENERAL APPLICABILITY
This Chapter applies to all development proposed located within the "DR", Design
Review Overlay District which shall include the entire city limits of the City of Eagle and
any land annexed into the City of Eagle after adoption of this ordinance as set forth in 8 -
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2A-6. Such development includes but is not limited to new commercial, industrial,
institutional, office, and multi -family residential projects, signs, common areas and
sub�� i on residential subdivisions, proposed conversions, exterior
reMo e , ext�ri` re , ration, enlargement, or expansion of existing buildings, signs or
sites and re wires sti ' of a Design Review application �.:,.. ..,..._ �.,.1 g pp on pursuant to this Chapter
and fee as prescribed from time to time by the City Council. The following are
specifically excluded from the requirements of the Design Review Overlay District:
development of an individual single-family detached dwelling on a single parcel, an
individual duplex (two dwelling units), and an individual town home consisting of a
maximum of two dwelling units.
8-2A-2: PURPOSE AND GOALS
A. Purpose: The purpose of this Chapter is to:
1. Recognize the interdependence of land values and esthetics and to provide
a method by which the City may implement this interdependence to the benefit of
the community.
2. Encourage the development of private property in harmony with the
desired character of the City and in conformance with the guidelines herein
provided with due regard to the public and private interests involved.
3. Provide planning and design guidelines to give specific direction for
downtown development, while allowing for flexibility that promotes creative,
market driven development proposals.
B. Goals: The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to encourage
the use of American Northwest and 1870 through 1930 architectural styles and the use of
those materials, graphics, and architectural designs set forth in this Chapter.
8-2A-3: EFFECT OF OTHER PROVISIONS
If any provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any other provision of any
zoning, building, fire safety or health ordinance or other provision of the Eagle City
Code, the provision which establishes the higher and/or more restrictive design standard
shall prevail.
8-2A-4: DEFINITIONS
Certain words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted as defined within a
particular section, as defined in this section, or as defined in Action 8-1-2 of this Title,
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with the more specific and/or more restrictive definition controlling. Any other words or
phrases not specifically defined shall be interpreted to give this Chapter its most
reasofi ble applic .tion.
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DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAP
A. The Design Review Overlay District "DR" encompasses the entire City of Eagle
city limits including any land annexed into the City of Eagle after adoption of this
ordinance.
B. There are three specifically defined areas of development within the Design
Review Overlay District. The general purpose of each of those areas are described below.
Any development which meets the criteria for Design Review, as set forth in this Title,
that is not within the specific areas described below, shall be required to comply with the
general requirements of this Title and not the specific requirements for the "DDA",
"TDA" and "CEDA".
1. Downtown Development Area - "DDA." The purpose of the DDA is to
establish a distinct area regulated to fulfill the vision of the City of Eagle
Comprehensive Plan and provide for activities conducive to a compact and
concentrated downtown commercial center.
2. Transitional Development Area - "TDA." The purpose of the TDA is to
provide areas for public parking and service to the DDA and serve as an area for
future expansion of the DDA as market demands grow.
3. Community Entry Development Area - " CEDA." The purpose of the
CEDA is to fulfill the vision of the City of Eagle Comprehensive plan by
providing a sense of entry into Eagle and transition development into the DDA.
Where any parcel lies within more than one development area described above , the entire
parcel shall be considered to be within the development area with the more restrictive
requirements.
C. The "DDA", "TDA" and "CEDA" are delineated on the map (Exhibit A-1)
included as part of this Section, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
8-2A-6: DESIGN GUIDELINES, OBJECTIVES AND CONSIDERATIONS
A. General Objectives and Considerations: The following apply to the entire
Design Review Overlay District including the "DDA", "TDA" and "CEDA". Additional
requirements for the "DDA", "TDA" and "CEDA" are set forth in Sections 8 -2A -6(B -D)
and to the extent there is a conflict with this Section the requirements for the "DDA",
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"TpA" and "CEDA" shall control. The following contains a listing of objectives applied
to each application, and a listing of matters which shall be considered by the Design
Review Board. Tfie objeZives are separated into two sections; Site Design, and Building
Design. Specific_ aspects of design should be examined to determine whether the
proposed de'eiopm'e'ntKwillpfovide a desirable environment for its occupants as well as
for its neighbors, and whether, aesthetically, the composition, materials, textures and
colors meets the intent of this Chapter. The Design Review Board shall consider the
following criteria in reviewing the application:
1. Site Design Objectives: The Site Plan Design shall minimize impact of
traffic on adjacent streets, provide for the pedestrian, and provide appropriate, safe
parking lot design.
a. The functional relationship of the structures and the site in relation
to its surroundings;
b. The impact and effect of the site development plan on traffic
conditions on contiguous streets and adjoining properties or
neighborhoods;
c. The site layout with respect to separation or integration of
vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic patterns;
d. The arrangement and adequacy of off-street parking facilities
relative to access points, building location and total site development to
prevent traffic conflict or congestion;
e. The location, arrangement and dimensions of truck loading ramps,
docks, and bays and vehicle service facilities;
f. The access, parking lot, and interior roadway illumination plans
and hours of operation;
g. The required driver, pedestrian and bicycle sight distance
requirements of the project and their relationship to adjacent streets,
driveways and properties;
h. The coordination of the site development with planned right-of-
way alignments, acquisitions and street improvements;
I. The graphic delineation of traffic circulation patterns to avoid
confusion, congestion and conflicts;
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j. The continued maintenance of traffic, parking and lighting
systems;
k. The e protection of views and vistas in relation to urban design and
aesthetic, considerations;
1. The provision of safe pedestrian and bicycle connections between
neighborhoods and commercial areas.
2. Site Landscaping: The site landscaping shall minimize impact on adjacent
properties through the proper use of screening with sound and sight buffers, and
unsightly areas shall be concealed or screened.
a. The location, height, and materials of walls, fences, hedges and
screen plantings to insure harmony with adjacent development;
b. The location and type of new plantings, with due regard to
preservation of specimen and landmark trees, and to maintenance of all
plantings;
c. The providing of screen plantings or other screening methods
reasonably required to conceal outdoor storage areas, trash receptacles,
service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and other unsightly
developments;
d. The installation of sound and sight buffers, the preservation of
public views, light and air, and the consideration of those landscape
aspects of design which may have substantial effects on neighborhood
development, land uses, and amenities;
e. The design and use of open spaces and parks;
f. The permanent maintenance of all landscaped areas.
3. Site Grading and Drainage: The on site grading and drainage shall be
designed so as to maximize land use benefits and to minimize off-site impact and
provide for slope and soil stabilization to prevent erosion.
a. The existing and proposed grading relative to soil removal, fill
work, retainage, soil stabilization, erosion control on the site and the
adjacent terrain and streets, and adoption offthe development to the
existing site contours;
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b. The planting of ground covers or shrubbery to prevent dust, to
stabilize soils and embankments and to control erosion;
c. Existing and proposed storm drainage ways, canals, floodway and
floorjplains relative to flow or alignment alterations, containment and
endangerment of health;
d. The maintenance of floodway, flood plains, drainage ways,
channels, culverts, head gates, canals, and soils.
4. Signage: Signing for any project shall provide for business identification
and minimize clutter and confusion on and off the site, and is in compliance with
the Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8.
a. The "overall sign concept" for multi -business centers should
address the continuity between tenant and visual building identification;
b. The reduction of hazards to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians as
may be caused by or partially attributable to the distraction and obstruction
of improperly located and designed signs;
c. The provision for effective and necessary business identification
systems adapted to the building design;
d. The continued maintenance of signs throughout their life;
e. The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and
hours of operations of all permanent signs and outdoor advertising
structures or features shall not detract from the function of, or design of,
buildings, structures, surrounding properties, neighborhoods, or streets;.
f. All signage shall be in full compliance with this Title and the 1994
Uniform Sign Code.
5. Utilities: Utility service systems shall not detract from building or site
design and that size and location of all service systems are appropriate and
maintainable.
a. Electrical and telephone service systems shall be installed
underground;
b. The location, design, of transformers and pad -mount mechanical
and electrical equipment shall be screened;,
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c. The location and sizes of all utility lines, manholes, poles,
underground cables, gas lines, wells, and similar installations;
The continued maintenance of these service systems.
Building Design Objectives
a. Building Mass. The mass of the building shall be reviewed for its
relationship with existing development in the immediate surrounding area
and with the allowed use proposed by the applicant;
b. Proportion of Building. The height to width relationship of new
structures shall be compatible and consistent with the architectural
character of the area and proposed use;
c. Relationship of Openings in the Buildings. Openings in the
building shall provide interest through the use of such features as
balconies, bays, porches, covered entries, overhead structures, awnings,
changes in building facade and roof line alignment, to provide shadow
relief. Avoid monotonous flat planes;
d. Relationship of Exterior Materials. To determine the
appropriateness of materials as it relates to building mass, shadow relief,
and existing area development; use of color to provide blending of
materials with the surrounding area and building use; the functional
appropriateness of the proposed building design as it relates to the
proposed use.
7. Additional Height Restrictions
a. All spires, poles, antennas, steeples, towers, and any other such
structures shall be limited to a maximum of 35 feet. Additional height
may be permitted if a conditional use permit is approved by the City
Council.
B. Downtown Development Area - "DDA" shown on Exhibit A-1 which is
incorporated herein by reference as part of this Ordinance.
1. Purpose: To provide a compact downtown business center supported by
the comprehensive goals of the City.
2. Architectural Character
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a. Height of buildings is restricted to one (1) or two (2) stories, with a
maximum height of thirty-five feet (35').
b. The ground floor (street level) of new buildings shall accommodate
pedestrian friefidly elements. The design should accommodate a variety of
potential uses that may not be contemplated at the time of construction.
Examples include, specialty, retail, grocery, drug store, shoe repair, dry
cleaning, florist shop, department store, hardware store, other personal
services, restaurant or theater or financial services or a parking garage.
Any use must meet the requirements set forth in Eagle City Code Section
8-2-3 "Schedule of District Use Regulations".
c. Other floor options: The design should accommodate the ground
floor uses as listed in "B2b" above including residential use. Any use must
meet the requirements set forth in Eagle City Code Section 8-2-3
"Schedule of District Use Regulations".
d. Shall be designed so that at least seventy percent (70%) of the
building's ground level, street facing facades are constructed to abut and
be oriented to a public sidewalk or plaza.
e. Shall be visually and physically accessible to the pedestrian at the
sidewalk or plaza level.
f. All buildings shall include a "store -front" on the ground floor
consisting of a minimum of fifty percent (50%) glass. Floors above the
main floor shall have a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) glass. The
front of any building is the facade that fronts upon any street.
g. The exterior vertical surface of a building shall be designed to
minimize the environmental impacts such as glare, reflected heat, and
wind. High quality non -reflective architectural materials such as stucco,
stone, tile, and brick are particularly encouraged.
h. Building entries facing a street shall be recessed a minimum of
four feet (4'). Exceptions may be permitted if another building entry
design feature can meet the intent of this requirement and is approved by
the Design Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
i. Architectural detailing shall be an important consideration for
design approval. Attention to detail in architectural elements shall include
but are not limited to walls, pilasters, parapets, cornices, columns,
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windows, doors, awnings, exterior lighting, ledges, eaves, colors and
materials.
j. Parapets shall be used to vary long horizontal lines exceeding fifty
feet (50').
k. Such other nonconflicting architectural detailing, materials and
colors as set forth in this Chapter.
3. Setbacks and lot coverage: To the extent the setback and lot coverage
requirements set forth below conflict with Section 8-2-4, the setback requirements
below shall control.
a. Front building setbacks from the property line shall be a minimum
of zero feet (0') to a maximum of ten feet (10') or fifteen feet (15') at the
corners.
b. Side building setbacks shall be zero feet (0') so as to tie into
adjoining structures.
c. Structures shall not have a continuous face(s) longer than ninety
feet (90') inclusive of adjoining structures.
d. Buildings on street comers shall have recessed corners a minimum
of fifteen feet (15') from each property line at the corners. Recessed
corners shall be at street level - upper floors optional.
e. Front and rear setbacks shall be for pedestrian amenities and the
City encourages joint efforts between adjoining property owners.
Suggested amenities include, public art, landscape treatment, seating,
flowers/shrubs/ all tree displays in moveable planters, outdoor dining,
plazas, streetscape extension and bike racks.
f. Lot coverage by the footprint of the structure shall be a minimum
of forty percent (40%) and a maximum of ninety-five percent (95%) in
which case off-site parking shall be provided for. The lot coverage
requirement may be waived if development of the lot as a parking lot is
reviewed by the Design Review Committee and is approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. Parking
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a. Off-street parking shall be behind buildings. If the parcel is
developed as a parking lot, a landscape buffer shall be provided between
' the parking lot and any street. Limited parking potential in the "DDA"
may allow, for reduced parking ratios where there is access to public or
share&pauking!
b. Provide on -street parking along State Street, 1st Street, 2nd Street,
Idaho Street, Park Road and Aikens Road.
c. No on -street parking along Eagle Road.
d. Encourage shared parking.
5. Landscaping and Streetscape: Shall provide urban streetscape treatment
with ten (10) to fifteen (15) foot wide sidewalks, with curbs, gutters and "bulb -
outs" at all intersections excluding Eagle Road. Streetscape improvements will
include street trees, pedestrian lighting, public art, kiosks and furnishings.
Furnishings include flag poles, benches, planters, bike racks and waste
receptacles. Dominant paving will consist of smooth and textured concrete scored
to create interesting paving patterns. Examples are shown on Exhibits A-2
through A-13 which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
6. Planning Considerations: In reviewing an application pursuant to this Chapter,
the Design Review Board shall give consideration to the following to determine
compatibility with this Chapter:
a. Public Restrooms. Locations should be sought which are safe and
convenient for public use downtown. Suitable locations include public parking
areas and sites adjacent to or within private development.
b. Public Gathering Place. A public gathering place is desired to act a the hub
for community events such as the Eagle Fun Days. The public gathering place
could be defined as 1st Street between Idaho Street and Aikens Road, and State
Street between Eagle Road and 2nd Street. However, the public gathering place
may be redefined as development progresses in the "Downtown Development
Area" and/or in the "Transitional Development Area" or if a more specifically
defined area is adopted as a part of the Eagle City Comprehensive Plan.
The sidewalks within the public gathering area shall be expanded to ten feet (10').
Additional right of way shall be required or a public/private partnership
established to expand the streetscape on private property. Development of a water
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feature and an unmanned information kiosk for community announcements is
recommended for this area.
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c. t sof Idaho Street, 1st Street and Aikens Road for vehicular and
pedestrian u.4,shb_uld,be considered.
C. Transitional Development Area - "TDA" shown on Exhibit A-1 which is
incorporated herein by reference as part of this Ordinance.
1. Purpose: To provide an area to accommodate public parking and service to
the Central Business District and serve as an area of future expansion to the
Central Business District as market demands grow.
2. Architectural Character
a. Height of buildings is restricted to one (1) or two (2) stories, with a
maximum height of thirty-five feet (35').
b. The ground floor (street level) of new buildings shall accommodate
pedestrian friendly elements. The design should accommodate a variety of
potential uses that may not be contemplated at the time of construction.
Examples include, specialty retail, grocery, drug store, shoe repair, dry
cleaning, florist shop, department store, hardware store, other personal
services, restaurant or theater or financial services or a parking garage.
Any use must meet the requirements set forth in Eagle City Code Section
8-2-3 "Schedule of District Use Regulations".
c. Other floor options: The design should accommodate the ground
floor uses as listed in "C2b" including residential use. Any use must meet
the requirements set forth in Eagle City Code Section 8-2-3 "Schedule of
District Use Regulations".
d. Shall be designed so that at least seventy percent (70%) of the
building's ground level, street facing facades are constructed to abut and
be oriented to a public sidewalk or plaza.
e. Shall be visually and physically accessible to the pedestrian at the
sidewalk or plaza level.
f. All buildings shall include a "store -front" on the ground floor
consisting of a minimum of fifty percent -(50%) glass. Floors above the
main floor shall have a minimum of twenty- percent,(25%)glass,
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g. The exterior vertical surface of a building shall be designed to
minimize the environmental impacts such as glare, reflected heat and
'' ` wind. Hi`g"1 quality non -reflective architectural materials such as stucco,
stone, tile, and brick are particularly encouraged.
h. Building entries facing a street shall be recessed a minimum of
four feet (4'). Exceptions may be permitted if another building entry
design feature can meet the intent of this requirement and is approved by
the Design Review Committee and City Council.
i. Architectural detailing shall be an important consideration for
design approval. Attention to detail in architectural elements shall include
but are not limited to walls, pilasters, parapets, cornices, columns,
windows, doors, awnings, exterior lighting, ledges, eaves, colors and
materials.
j. Such other nonconflicting architectural detailing, materials and
colors as set forth in this Chapter.
3. Setbacks and lot coverage: To the extent the setback and lot coverage
requirements set forth below conflict with Section 8-2-4, the setback requirements
below shall control.
a. Front building setbacks from the property line shall be a minimum
of ten feet (10') to a maximum of twenty-five feet (25').
b. Side building setbacks may be zero feet (0') so as to tie into
adjoining structures or ten feet (10') maximum where ties to adjoining
structures are not desirable.
c. Structures shall be visually tied to adjoining structures. Examples
of methods to visually tie such structures together include screening walls,
facade walls, courtyards and landscaping.
d. Front, side and rear setbacks shall be for pedestrian amenities and
the City encourages joint efforts between adjoining property owners.
Suggested amenities include, public art, landscape treatment, seating,
flowers/shrubs/tree displays in moveable planters, outdoor dining, plazas,
streetscape extension and bike racks.
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e. The City encourages developing outdoor use and/or strong visual
ties on properties along the Eagle Drain to preserve its natural resource,
visual features and possible recreational value.
f Lot coverage by the footprint of the structure shall be a minimum
of twenty percent (20%) and a maximum of eighty-five percent (85%) in
which case off-site parking shall be provided for.
4. Parking
a. Continuous front parking areas (off-street) along State Street and
Eagle Road is not permitted.
b. Limited direct access to parking areas from State Street or Eagle
Road is allowed.
c. Shared drive access points to parking shall be used wherever
possible.
d. Encourage shared parking.
e. Off-street public parking areas may be required. Where these
facilities occur adjacent to existing residential development, a continuous
six foot (6') high masonry wall with landscape treatment or a separate
landscape barrier will be required to mitigate sound and visual impact.
Safe pedestrian and bicycle connections between the residential
neighborhood and the off-street parking area should be provided if
feasible.
f. On -street parking is allowed.
5. Landscaping and Streetscape: All landscaping shall comply with the
landscape guidelines contained in the Design Review Guidelines Booklet as set
forth in Section 8-2A-12. Applicant shall provide urban streetscape treatment with
ten foot (10') wide sidewalks, with curbs and gutters and "bulb -outs" at all
intersections excluding Eagle Road. Streetscape improvements will include, street
trees, pedestrian lighting, and furnishings. A modified streetscape may be
approved where appropriate by utilizing eight foot (8') wide sidewalks plus a ten
foot (10') wide park strip with street trees, pedestrian lights and lawn. Furnishings
shall be used sparingly in the public right of way in this District and may include
benches, planters, and waste receptacles, locatedprirnarily at intersections. Private
development is encouraged to provide additional furni shin• s wip the required
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setbacks. Examples are shown on Exhibits A-2 through A-13 which are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Unless prohibited by the Ada County Highway District, urban streetscape streets,
as sl�own on Exhibit A-2, shall continue in this District along: State Street from
Park Road to City Hall, Eagle Road from Idaho Street to Aikens Road, Idaho
Street from Eagle Road to 2nd Street, Aikens Road from Park Road to 2nd Street,
Park Road from Aikens Road to the north boundary of the Central Business
District, 1st Street from Aikens Road to Idaho Street, and 2nd Street from Aikens
Road to Idaho Street.
6. Planning Considerations: In reviewing an application pursuant to this
Chapter, the Design Review Board shall give consideration to the following to
determine compatibility with this Chapter:
a. Public Restrooms. Locations should be sought which are safe and
convenient for public use downtown. Suitable locations include public
parking areas and sites adjacent to or within private development.
b. Public Gathering Place. A public gathering place is desired to act a
the hub for community events such as the Eagle Fun Days. The public
gathering place could be defined as 1st Street between Idaho Street and
Aikens Road, and State Street between Eagle Road and 2nd Street.
However, the public gathering place may be redefined as development
progresses in the "Downtown Development Area" and/or in the
"Transitional Development Area" or if a more specifically defined area is
adopted as a part of the Eagle City Comprehensive Plan.
The sidewalks within the public gathering area shall be expanded to ten
feet (10'). Additional right of way shall be required or a public/private
partnership established to expand the streetscape on private property.
Development of a water feature and an unmanned information kiosk for
community announcements is recommended for this area.
c. Extensions of Idaho Street and 1st Street for vehicular and
pedestrian use should be considered.
D. Community Entry Development Area - "CEDA"shown on Exhibit A-1 which
is incorporated herein by reference as part of this Ordinance.
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1. Purpose: To provide a sense of entry into the City of Eagle and transition
development into the Central Business District in support of the Comprehensive
Plan. "
2. Architecturharacter
a. Height of buildings is restricted to one (1) or two (2) stories.
b. Shall be designed so that at least seventy percent (70%) of the
building's ground level, street facing facades are constructed to abut and
be oriented to a public sidewalk or plaza.
c. Shall be visually and physically accessible to the pedestrian at the
sidewalk or plaza level.
d. Architectural detailing shall be an important consideration for
design approval. Attention to detail in architectural elements shall include
but are not limited to walls, pilasters, parapets, cornices, columns,
windows, doors, awnings, exterior lighting, ledges, eaves, colors and
materials.
e. Such other nonconflicting architectural detailing, materials and
colors as set forth in this Chapter.
3. Setbacks and lot coverage: To the extent the setback and lot coverage
requirements set forth below conflict with Section 8-2-4, the setback requirements
below shall control.
a. Front building setbacks from the property line shall be twenty feet
(20') minimum.
b. Side building setbacks shall be ten feet (10') minimum.
c. Front and rear setbacks shall be for pedestrian amenities and the
City encourages joint efforts between adjoining property owners.
Suggested amenities include, public art, landscape treatment, seating,
flower/shrubs/ all tree displays in moveable planters, outdoor dining,
plazas, streetscape extension and bike racks.
d. Lot coverage by the footprint of the structure shall be a minimum
of twenty percent (20%) and a maximum of eighty-five percent (85%) in
which case off-site parking shall be provided for.
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4. Parking
Continuous front parking areas (off-street) along State Street and
agl"e Road not permitted.
b. Limited direct access to parking areas from State Street or Eagle
Road is allowed.
c. Shared drive access points to parking shall be used wherever
possible.
d. On -street parking prohibited on Eagle Road.
5. Landscaping and Streetscape: All landscaping shall comply with the
landscape guidelines contained in the Design Review Guidelines Booklet as set
forth in Section 8-2A-12. Applicant shall provide modified streetscape with eight
foot (8') wide sidewalks plus a ten foot (10') wide park strip with street trees,
pedestrian lights and lawn.
6. Planning Considerations: In reviewing an application pursuant to this
Chapter, the Design Review Board shall give consideration to the following to
determine compatibility with this Chapter:
a. Entry Statement. Six points of entry have been identified for
consideration and are shown on Exhibit A-1. However, the final location
of the entry statements may be redefined as development in the City
progresses or if a more specifically defined location is adopted as a part of
the Eagle City Comprehensive Plan.
The following entry statement concepts for signage are encouraged: A
permanent monument sign, simple in design, identifying Eagle. A license
agreement may be required by the Highway District having jurisdiction if
the entry statement is proposed to be placed within a public street right-of-
way. Any construction within a public right-of-way would require
approval of the agency having jurisdiction.
8-2A-7: LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES
A. Landscape Plan Required. A Landscape Plan is required for all developments
requiring a Design Review. The Landscape Plan shall conform to the Landscape
Guidelines contained in the Design Review Guidelines Bookl t as set forth in Section 8 -
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2A-12 and which is incorporated herein by reference and is to become a part of this
Ordinance once adopted by the City Council.
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8-2A-8: SIGN REG ATIONS
A. Applicability: The following criteria shall apply to all signs within the entire
Design Review Overlay District.
B. Definitions: If conflict arises between any definition in this section and any other
definition within this Title, the definition with the more specific and/or more restrictive
definition shall control. Any other words or phrases not specifically defined shall be
interpreted to give this Chapter its most reasonable application.
ACCESSORY SIGN. Any sign which directs attention to an occupancy, business,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered only upon the premises
where the sign is maintained as distinguished from a sign which directs attention to or
advertises an occupancy commodity, service or entertainment supplied or originating on
other premises.
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE. A structure of any kind or character, erected or
maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster, bill, printing,
painting or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be placed including statuary
for advertising purposes.
ANIMATED SIGN. Any sign which is designed and constructed to give its message
through a sequence or progressive changes or parts or lights or degree of lighting.
AREA OF SIGN. The entire area within a single, contiguous perimeter enclosing the
extreme limits of writing, representation, emblem or any figure or similar character,
together with any form or other material or color forming an integral part of the display,
or used to differentiate such sign from the background against which it is placed. The
area of the sign shall not include the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign is
placed, and superficial, non -illuminated column covers, ornamental trim and other such
incidental objects attached thereto which are not designed to convey a message.
AREA, OR SURFACE AREA, OF BUILDING. Actual surface area of the single
building face to which a sign is attached, including doors and windows, but excluding the
roof area, as defined in this chapter, and excluding structures for elevators or air
conditioning equipment on the roof.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN. An informational sign whish -identifies the architect, engineer,
contractor, or other individual or firms involved with the construction of a building, or
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announcing the character of the building or enterprise, which is erected and in place
solely during the period of building construction.
DISPLAY SURFACE. The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of
displaying the advertising rjieesage.
ELECTRIC SIGN. Any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs
illuminated by an exterior light source.
FACE OF BUILDING. The general outer surface of a main, exterior wall of a building
which is the side of a building which is recognized as the legal address of the building.
The area of the face of a building shall be a total area of such surface, including the area
of doors and windows which open into such surface.
FACE OR SURFACE OF SIGN. The surface of the sign upon, against or through which
the message is displayed or illustrated .
FREESTANDING SIGN. A single or multiple -faced sign, supported from the ground by
one or more columns, uprights or braces.
FLOOD -LIT or REFLECTIVE SIGN. Any sign for which the light travels through a
shield or material other than the bulb or tubing necessary to enclose the light source,
which shield or material has the effect of dispersing the light before it strikes the eye of
the viewer.
FRONTAGE. The length of a lot along a street or other principal public thoroughfare, but
not including such length along an alley, watercourse or railroad.
GRADE. The elevation or level of the street closest to the sign to which reference is
made, as measured at the street's center line adjacent to where the sign is to be placed, or
the relative ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign if determined by the Zoning
Administrator to be an accurate determination for grade with regard to the intent of this
chapter.
GRAND OPENING. The promotional activity used by newly established businesses to
inform the public of their location and contribution to the business community. "Grand
opening" does not mean the annual or occasional promotion or retail sales by a business.
HEIGHT OF SIGN. The vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of a sign or
any vertical projection thereof, including its supporting columns.
MONUMENT SIGN. A freestanding sign with a solid base
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NONCONFORMING SIGN. Any sign which does not comply with the provisions of the
Ea -Tedi
OFF -PRE 'SES SICG% located on a separate parcel of land or a separate site from
the place where the product, service or business is located.
ON -PREMISES SIGN. Signs located on the same parcel of land or a site as the place
where the product, service or business is located.
PORTABLE SIGN. Any sign not designed to be attached to a building or anchored to the
ground.
PROJECTING SIGN. Any sign, other than a wall sign, which is suspended from and is
supported by a wall of a building or structure.
PROJECTION. The distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the
building line.
PROPERTY LINE. That line denoting the limits of legal ownership of property.
READER BOARD. A sign or part of a sign on which the letters are readily replaceable
such that the copy can be changed from time to time.
REAL ESTATE SIGN. A sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon
which the sign is maintained; not including a subdivision sign.
ROOF LINE. The upper edge of any building wall or parapet, exclusive of any sign tower
for any flat -roof structure; or, the ridge line at the top of the roof, exclusive of any sign
tower for any gabled roof structure.
ROOF AREA. The total portion of a building or structure which encloses space which is
not a part of the living area and is between the interior ceiling and the exterior roof line.
ROOF SIGN. A sign that is erected on or above the roof of a building and which derives
its principal support from the roof or from columns or supports extending through the
roof. The definition includes a sign affixed to any structure erected upon a roof, including
a structure housing building equipment and includes a structure sign erected on top of
canopies.
SIGN. Any letters, figures, design, symbol, trademark oredevice intended to attract
attention to any activity or service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public
performance, article, machine or merchandise whatsoever,including,the display of
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merchandise. Sources of light used primarily to illuminate a sign, or a building, or
grounds surrounding the building, shall not be considered signs themselves; provided
,.--. [owever, that soirees of light used primarily to attract attention to the light itself or as a
decorative featureof the display shall be considered as part of the sign. Excluded from
the definition are official traffic signs or signals, sheriffs notices, court notices or official
public notices and the flag of the government of noncommercial institution, and signs not
visible from the street or sidewalks.
SUBDIVISION SIGNS. Signs used to identify a land development which is to be or was
developed at essentially one time or pursuant to an approved subdivision application
before the City.
SURFACE AREA. See " AREA, OR SURFACE AREA, OF SIGN"
TEMPORARY AND SPECIAL SIGNS. A nonpermanent sign intended for use for a
short period of time. Includes any banner, pennant or advertising display constructed of
canvas, fabric, wood, plastic, cardboard or wallboard, with or without frame. Examples of
temporary and special signs included in this category are construction signs, grand
opening displays, real estate signs, "open house" signs, residential land subdivision signs
and subdivision directional signs.
UNLIT SIGN. A sign which is not internally lit or does not emit light.
WALL SIGN. A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure
with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall, and not extending
from over twelve inches (12") from the wall of the building or structure.
WIND SIGN. Any sign in the nature of a series of two (2) or more banners, flags,
pennants, balloons, or other objects fastened in such a manner as to move upon being
subjected to wind or breeze.
WINDOW SIGN. All signs located inside and affixed to, painted on or within three feet
(3') of windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted,
which may be viewed from the exterior of the building. The term does not include
merchandise located within three feet (3') of the window.
C. General Guidelines:
1. A sign permitted by this Section may be painted directly on the face of the
building, either directly on the finished material or a signboard affixed to the
building.
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2. Free hanging signboards attached under covered porches or canopies, are
permitted, but no such sign may exceed eight square feet (8 sq. ft.) nor shall any
st c ign eten eyond the porch or canopy to which it is attached. A minimum
dr ce of sevei feet six inches (7' 6") shall be required between a walkway and
the bpttom of a. reehtinging signboard.
3. Monument signs, including the base of the sign, shall not exceed eight feet
(8') in height (or fifteen feet (15') depending upon the location as defined in this
chapter) from the centerline of the adjacent roadway or top of curb, if one exists.
4. The total perimeter area of any sign attached to, or painted on the face of a
building shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total surface area of the building
face to which it is attached or painted. In determining the total perimeter area of
an individual sign, an imaginary vertical line shall be drawn before the first and
after the last letter of each word in the sign. Imaginary horizontal lines shall be
drawn above and below each word in the sign The sum or the areas within these
intersecting lines shall equal the total perimeter area of the individual letter sign.
An example of this formula is shown in the drawing below.
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5. Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment with the building
architecture and colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
6. Monument, free hanging, signboard, and wall mounted signs shall be the
approved sign styles. Examples are in the Design Review Guidelines Booklet.
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7. Internally -illuminated signage is not permitted.
8.. - Each business within a single building shall be allowed one wall sign and
the entire building shall be permitted one monument sign.
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E. Monument and Detached Street Signs
1. A shopping center, as defined in Eagle City Code section 8-1-2 shall be
allowed one individual monument or detached street sign to identify the shopping
center. The height of any such sign, including the base to which it is attached,
shall not exceed fifteen feet (15'). The surface area of any such sign shall not
exceed one hundred square feet (100 sq. ft.) per exposed surface, including any
reader board sign or surface.
In cases where a shopping center has more than one point of access on different
streets, a second monument or detached street sign to identify the shopping center
may be permitted. The height of the second sign, including the base to which it is
attached, shall not exceed six feet (6'). The surface area of the second sign shall
not exceed 30% of the surface area of the first sign, including any reader board
sign or surface.
A double-faced monument or detached street sign is permitted.
The minimum distance between any monument or detached street signs shall be
40 -feet.
2. An individual business, not in a shopping center, shall be permitted to
construct, erect and maintain one monument or detached street sign to identify the
business to which it pertains. The height of any such sign, including the base to
which it is attached, shall not exceed eight feet (8'). The exposed surface of any
such sign shall not exceed fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) per exposed surface.
A double-faced monument or detached street sign is permitted.
The minimum distance from any other monument or detached street sign shall be
40 -feet.
3. Directional signs within the boundaries of a shopping center are permitted
only with the approval of the Design Review Board.
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4. Each individual free-standing business shall be limited to two signs,
including the monument or detached street sign. The second sign shall not exceed
eigh'sq feet 8 sq. ft.).
F. ,Sign=' 1 umma
1. Interior illuminated signs are not permitted.
G. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provide at the base of all pylon, detached
street signs, pole signs, and monument signs. The amount required shall be three times
the size of the largest exposed surface. An example is shown below.
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H. Master Sign Plan: A developer who retains control over one or more structures
or buildings intended for business occupancy in a shopping center site, mini -mall, multi -
tenant commercial or industrial facility, or similar project shall submit a master sign plan
to the Design Review Board for approval. The master sign plan shall show sign colors,
styles and locations on buildings, maximum size, illumination, and materials to be used.
All signs in a master sign plan shall be in harmony with the adjacent and nearby building
architecture and colors as determined by the Design Review Board.
I. Nonconforming Signs: All signs in the entire Design Review Overlay District
on the effective date hereof shall conform to this chapter upon any change in ownership,
including a change in the lessor or tenant of the business or buildings to which such sign
pertains, or upon a change in the face of the sign for the business to which such sign
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pertains, but no later than ten (10) years from the adoption of this ordinance, except as
defined in 8-2A-8 "N" of the Eagle City Code.
J. .r hibited Sig: The following types and styles of signs shall be prohibited
within the e`tire Desian Review Overlay District. Prohibited signs are subject to removal
by the City at the owner's or user's expense.
1. Moving, revolving, intermittent, oscillating or flashing signs.
2. Portable interior illuminated, exterior signs.
3. Roof signs.
4. Wall signs that extend above the parapet wall.
5. Reader board signs in excess of twenty square feet (20 ft. sq.).
6. Signs purported to be, or which are, an imitation of, or resemble an official
traffic sign or signal, or which bear the words "stop," "danger," "warning," or
similar words in a manner potentially causing confusion with such official signs
or signals.
7. Signs which by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring
or manner of illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic control
sign, signal or device, or the light of an emergency or radio equipment vehicle, or
signs which obstruct the visibility of any traffic or street sign or signal device.
8. Signs or displays, chasing or scintillating lights, flares, bubble machines
and similar devices containing elements creating sound or smell.
9. Signs advertising specific products.
The following signs are also prohibited; however, they may be approved in writing, on a
limited basis, to be determined by the Zoning Administrator, as seasonal decorations, for
a grand opening of a new business, or other special occasions. No permit will be required.
10. Signs identifying, or window signs advertising activities, products,
businesses or services which have been discontinued for more than sixty (60) days
on the premises upon which the signs are located.
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11. Miscellaneous Signs and Posters: Signs or posters which are visible from
a public way and are tacked, pasted, or otherwise affixed to or upon the walls of
buildings trees, poles, posts, fences, hydrants, bridges, or other structures.
12. ,Portable signs: including A -frame signs, banners, sandwich signs, curb
signs, pole attachments, mobile signs, but not including real estate open house
signs or political signs.
13. Off - Premise signs: No sign shall be permitted which is not related to the
property upon which it is located, or to the activity being conducted thereon.
14. Searchlights, except if:
a. They are used by any business or enterprise once yearly for a
maximum period of seven (7) consecutive days, or for purposes of the
grand opening of a new enterprise or an enterprise under new management
for a maximum period of seven (7) consecutive days.
b. The beam of the searchlight does not flash against any building or
does not sweep an arc greater than forty five degrees (45°) from vertical.
15. Billboards.
16. Beacons and strobe lights.
K. Signs on City -owned property:
1. No person shall erect a sign upon any property owned or controlled by the
City without first having procured a lease of the property from the City. Before
any lease shall be granted for the erection and maintenance of a sign upon
property of the City, a sign approval application shall be required with any
additional information which the Zoning Administrator shall deem necessary to
carry out the purposes and intent of this Chapter.
2. In the event that any sign is erected or maintained in violation of the
provisions of this Section, the City may direct the removal of such sign. In the
event the lessee deems such removal to be without cause, they may, within thirty
(30) days after such direction, make written appeal to the City Council. The
findings of the City Council, after notice to the lessee and due hearing, shall be
final.
L. Signs in the entire Design Review Overlay District:
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1. No signs shall be erected or maintained in any District as established by
the Zoning Ordinance except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter.
e rium G er anarea of signs as outlined in this Chapter are intended to be
m § + u standards which do not necessarily insure architectural compatibility.
The fre, iriad„litionjto the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to
a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well as the
surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign effectiveness are
to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
M. Permitted Signs in the entire Design Review Overlay District: The following
signs, if non -illuminated, are allowed in the entire Design Review Overlay
District:
1. Governmental or other legally required posters, notices or signs.
2. "For Rent", "For Sale" or similar signs, provided that:
a. Each sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
b. Vacant parcels containing five (5) acres or more in any area may
be allowed "For Rent" or "For Sale" signs not to exceed six (6) square feet
in area.
3. Governmental flags or emblems, or flags of nonprofit organizations.
4. Contractors' signs shall be placed on the construction site. Contractors
signs may include banks, Realtors, subcontractors, etc. not exceeding thirty-two
square feet (32 sq. ft.) unless legally required by governmental contract to be
larger), eight feet (8') overall height, and located a minimum of five feet (5')
inside the property line.
5. Subdivision directional signs, subject to the following conditions:
a. Signs to be designed to comply with City standards.
b. Sign copy shall be limited to directional information, trade
information and/or price range.
c. Maximum of six (6) signs may be utilized.
d. All directional signs must be located within two (2) miles of the
development.
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e. Signs to be displayed and grouped to the largest extent possible
with directional signs for other subdivisions to guard against a cluttered
effect.
f. \. Not mdre than four (4) directional signs to be clustered in one
group located not less than three hundred feet (300') from a previously
approved site.
g. All signs to be placed on private property shall have written
consent of the property owner obtained and filed with the City Clerk prior
to issuance of a permit.
h. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each
directional sign approved and on file with the City prior to the issuance of
a permit.
I. Signs are allowed only when a change in direction is required to
lead customer to subdivision site.
j. All nonconforming subdivision directional signs must be removed
prior to issuance of a permit.
N. Exemptions from Provisions: The provisions and regulations of this Chapter
shall not apply to the following signs, nor shall the area of such signs be included in the
area of signs permitted for any lot or use.
1. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, erected for the convenience
of the public, such as signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways
and similar features or facilities.
2. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection, when
cut into the surface or the facade of the building or when projecting not more than
two inches (2").
3. Traffic or other Municipal signs (signs required by law); railroad crossings
signs, legal notices, and such temporary emergency or non -advertising signs as
may be authorized by the City Council.
4. Signs of public utility companies indicating danger or which show the
location of underground facilities or of public telephones.
5. One real estate sign on any lot, provided,such sign is located entirely
within the property that is for sale, is unlighted does not exceed thirt• o (32)
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square feet in area, and is removed within fifteen (15) days after the close of the
escrow, or the rental or lease has been accomplished.
e n bers, non -illuminated or directly illuminated "no trespassing",
"noopar ' g',an et warning signs located on the lot to which the sign is
appurtenant and not exceeding six (6) square feet in area; one non -illuminated or
directly illuminated nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area for each
dwelling unit.
7. "No trespassing", "no dumping", "no parking", "private", and other
informational warning signs which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in surface
area.
8. Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or
court of any building or group of buildings, which signs are designed and located
to be viewed exclusively by patrons of such use or uses.
9. Reasonable seasonable decorations within the appropriate holiday season.
However, such displays shall be removed at the end of the public holiday season.
10. The flag of a commercial institution. No more than one flag is permitted
per business premises, the flag shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in surface
area, and shall be left loose to fly in the breeze.
11. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics and design features which do not
incorporate advertising or identification.
12. Sandwich -board signs worn by a person while walking the public ways of
the City.
13. Existing signs pertaining to any business within the Design Review
Overlay District which business is found by the Design Review Board to be of
local historical significance are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter but
subject to the provisions of Eagle City Code - Chapter 5 of Title 8,
"Nonconforming Uses".
8-2A-9: PROCEDURES
The application procedures within the entire Design Review Overlay District shall be in
accordance with the requirements set forth below.
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A. Administrative Design Review. All applications for Design Review of site and
building development or alteration as specified below shall be reviewed by the Zoning
Adiiinistrator in accorice with the criteria listed and set forth in this Chapter. Any
applicdnVsh l be attitlea to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision to the Design
R ieeBo d.
1. All minor alterations to existing buildings and sites, including signs and
minor landscaping.
2. An alteration or addition to an existing structure which is 10% or less of
the gross floor area or 5,000 sq. ft., whichever is less.
3. The restoration or replacement of existing material that does not alter any
part of the structure.
4. Applicant must meet all City Codes.
B. Board Design Review. All applications requiring Design Review Board approval
shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for evaluation and scheduling before the
Design Review Board. The application shall be scheduled as stipulated in "8 -2A -13-A".
The Zoning Administrator may extend the review time for Design Review applications
that are unusually large or complicated. All design reviews shall be in accordance with
the criteria listed in this Chapter.
The ultimate decision of whether an Administrative Review or Board Review will be
required shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator
8-2A-10: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior to application for a permit to erect, construct, alter, move, remodel, reface or repaint
or otherwise change the use of the building or structure in the Design Review Overlay
District , the applicant must file an application, upon a form prescribed by the Council,
with the Zoning Administrator. All application materials supplied or presented to the City
including presentation boards, materials boards and documentation are part of the public
record and shall become the property of the City. The applicant may be required to supply
the City with colored photos of the presentation boards if determined by the Zoning
Administrator. The size of the photos shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator
and the boards may be returned to the applicant if the photos are provided to the City.
Applications should be accompanied by appropriate architectural and site development
plans as may be required by the Zoning Administratorand-in accordance with the
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guidelines set forth in this Chapter and in the Design Review Guidelines Booklet. The
plans shall be legible, to scale and shall include, at a minimum:
�gi Site. l(ans Showipg: J
1. Roof line and foundation plan of building, located on the site;
2. Location of existing trees and structures, if any;
3. Location and dimensions of streets and highway designations;
4. Location of off-street parking and loading facilities;
5. Location and dimensions of points of entry and exit for vehicles and
internal circulation patterns;
6. Location of walls and fences and indication of their height and material of
construction;
7. Exterior lighting standards and devices;
8. Landscape plan; See the Design Review Guidelines Booklet for specific
requirements of the Landscape Plan;
9. Scale and North arrow;
10. Location and designation of all rights-of-way and property lines.
B. Architectural Plans Showing:
1. Building Materials;
2. Four (4) elevations to include all sides of development. Perspectives,
models or other suitable graphic materials may be submitted at the option of the
applicant and if determined by the Zoning Administrator;
3. Proposed color scheme; of entire building, including roof;
4. Site photographs (snapshots) of the site itself and adjacent properties to
intersections;
5. Color and texture chips of actual samples of materials may be submitted at
the option of the applicant and as may be required by the Zoning Administrator;
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6. Scale drawings of all signs showing size, material, text or other graphic
symbols, colors and illumination.
C. A'pplca , os involving conversion, remodeling, restoration, renovation,
enlargementj o exp_ ansioA g
oxistin structures or site shall contain information
sufficient in content and detail so that the Design Review Board and/or Zoning
Administrator may be assured the applicant complies with the provisions of this Chapter.
8-2A-11: NOTIFICATION
The Zoning Administrator shall direct mail notice to applicant, owner, purchaser of
record, at least 7 days prior to the Design Review Board meeting.
8-2A-12: THE DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES BOOKLET
All applications made pursuant to this Chapter shall also be reviewed in accordance with
the Design Review Guidelines Booklet once adopted as a part of this title by the City
Council.
8-2A-13: PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL
A. Design Review Board Action: At least twenty one (21) days prior to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Design Review Board, anyone required to comply
with this Chapter shall submit their application, together with the required fee to the
Zoning Administrator. At least seven (7) days prior to any scheduled Design Review
Board meeting, all applications to be considered at that meeting shall be made available
to each member of the Board.
The Design Review Board shall forward a report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
containing the Board's recommendation which shall approve, approve with conditions or
disapprove the application. If modification is required or if the application is denied, the
Board shall prepare a statement of the reasons for its action. The Board's
recommendation shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, no earlier than ten (10) working days after the Design Review Board's
review, unless the applicant asks for a postponement or the Board postpones final
determination while awaiting further data.
B. Planning and Zoning Commission Action: At the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a minimum of ten (10) working days
after the Board forwards its recommendation, the Commission shall review the
application and either approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the _application,If
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m?dification is required or if the proposed design is rejected, the Commission shall
prepare a statement of the reasons for its actions.
C. otice of knnin1g and Zoning Decision: Within ten (10) working days after a
decision has: been rendered by the Commission, the Zoning Administrator shall provide
the applicant with written notice of the action on the request.
8-2A-14: APPEALS
A. Appeals of Planning and Zoning Commission Decisions; Any fmal decision of the
Planning and Zoning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant,
any aggrieved person, or the Zoning Administrator. An aggrieved person is a person, or
entity who participated personally, or in writing before the Planning and Zoning
Commission or the Design Review Board on the application being appealed. The
appealing party shall file a written notice of appeal stating specifically which
requirements are to be addressed by the Council and the grounds for the appeal with the
Zoning Administrator before 5:00 p.m. of the tenth calendar day after the final decision or
determination has been made. The basis of the appeal shall include the following:
1. Name, mailing address, and telephone number of the appealing party.
2. Date and subject matter of the final decision being appealed.
3. Inconsistency with the purpose and objectives of the ordinance effected by
the final decision.
4. Unreasonable economic hardship of the final decision (if applicable).
5. Undue interference with the design integrity of the proposal.
6. Discriminatory prevention of allowed land use (if applicable).
7. Consideration by the Design Review Board of improper motive or
irrelevant information such as the race, ethnic origin, incomes, or other attributes
of the proposed occupants or owners (if applicable).
8. Unwarranted restriction of building type, material, or method.
B. Action by the City Council. Within twenty one (21) calender days after receipt of
an appeal, the Zoning Administrator shall fix a date for a public hearing of the appeal
before the Council and notify the appealing party andthe applicant, with no further
notification being required.
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C. The Zoning Administrator shall ascertain that all procedural requirements have
beenmot an-1rsc e_ie duleappeal for the Council hearing following the cut-off date
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subseque th s mtta1 of the appeal. All pertinent information shall be forwarded to the
Council fort& ew.The C l3Council may sustain, deny,amend, or modifythe appeal.
8-2A-15: TERM OF APPROVAL
Any approval given pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall lapse and become
null and void twelve (12) months following the date on which it was given, unless, prior
to the expiration date, construction or development is commenced and diligently pursued
toward completion on the site which was the subject of the application. Upon written
request to the Planning and Zoning Commission, containing the reasons thereof, the
Commission may grant an extension of time for development not to exceed an additional
twelve (12) months.
8-2A-16: MODIFICATIONS
After approval of a Design Review application, the applicant may request a
modification(s) to the approved development plans or conditions. Such request shall be
made upon an application form prescribed by the Design Review Board and shall be
determined pursuant to the standards set forth in this Chapter.
A. Administrative Approvals. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve
minor modifications as specified below:
1. Modifications proposed for any development application processed as an
Administrative Design Review in accordance with section 8-2A-9.
2. Minor Relocation of building pads or dwelling units due to conditions
such as unanticipated topography, road alignment or easements; provided that the
modification does not significantly alter the site design in terms of parking
layouts, vehicular circulation, landscape design and other similar components of
the development plans provided ordinance requirements are still met.
3. An increase or decrease in a proposed setback provided ordinance
requirements are still met.
4. A change in building design relating to items such as materials, colors,
window and door locations and mechanical units, provided the design remains
essentially the same as that previously approved by the Design Review Board.
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5. A minor modification to a recreation area or open space design, but not
elimination or a significant reduction.
A minor change to landscape design/plant material changes.
7. A minor change to parking lot/site plan.
B. Design Review Board Approvals. The following modifications shall require
approval from the Design Review Board.
1. Any change that may impact an adjoining residential neighborhood.
2. Any change that was the subject of debate or appeal during the initial
public hearing process.
3. Any requests that in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator would
significantly alter the design of the site and/or building(s).
4. A request to change or delete a condition of approval established by the
Board.
8-2A-17: RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A. Building/Zoning Permits. The Zoning Administrator shall not issue a
building/zoning permit to any applicant from within the Design Review Overlay District
until the design review application has been specifically approved in writing by the
Zoning Administrator or, Design Review Board and the Planning and Zoning
Commission and is in full compliance with the Eagle City Code.
8-2A-18: BONDING
A. A bond or other sufficient security approved by the City Attorney, equal to one
hundred fifty percent (150%) of the construction costs of landscaping and
irrigation shall be provided by the owner/developer and held by the City until said
landscaping and irrigation is complete. No final certificate of occupancy shall be
issued until the required landscaping and irrigation is complete as per Section 8-
2A-19 Inspection.
8-2A-19: INSPECTION
A. At the request of the Design Review Board, the Zoning Administrator shall cause
to be inspected each applicant development and shall issue an inspection report to the
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Design Review Board. Each project will be inspected based on the requirements of this
Chapter.
B. Cert. cate of Occupancy: The Building Inspector shall not issue a final certificate
of occupants to the applicant until all of the requirements of the design review
applications, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, have been complied
with.
Section 5: That Section 2-2-4 of the Eagle City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
DUTIES: Duties of the Design Review Board shall be to make recommendations to the
Planning and Zoning Commission on any matter requiring esthetic and architectural
judgment to the end that the general appearance of any improvement shall preserve or
enhance the physical environment and character of the community. The Design Review
Board shall review all design review applications except those applications permitted to
be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator.
Section 6: The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any
provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is
declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining
portions of this ordinance.
Section 7: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law. In lieu of publication of the entire
Ordinance, a summary thereof in compliance with Section 50-901A, Idaho Code, may be
published.
DATED this Z9 day of August, 1996.
ATTEST:
CITY OF EAGLE
Ada C e 'daho
Mayor
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BOLLARDS
Bollards should be used to define special areas
and to enhance pedestrian safety at vehicular
crossings.
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bollard, as manufactured by Canterbury
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DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Drinking fountains should be used in areas of
high pedestrian activity.
Drinking fountains should be model "1890".
cast metal, as manufactured by Canterbury
International, Sherman Oaks, California. or
as approved.
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Drinking fountain, plan
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MOVABLE FURNITURE
Movable furniture should be used in the
public gathering place and for sidewalk
cafe seating.
Movable furniture consists of chairs, tables,
and umbrellas. These three elements may be
used in various combinations, or chairs may
be used singly. Chairs are stackable for
storage.
Movable chairs should be "Rio Lux" and
table "No. 406'; in white, as manufactured
by EMU, in Italy (EMU, 2318 Fraver Drive,
Reading, PA. 19605), or as approved.
Umbrellas should be "Sail 1" with ultra-
violet ray -resistant fabrick, as manufactured
by Kroin, Cambridge, MA., or as approved.
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Pole top lighting fixtures should be placed
centrally in the pedestrian furnishings zone
at appropriate intervals.
Historic Boise cast iron light poles should be
used, or a replication or facsimile.
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BIKE RACK
Bike racks should be galvanized steel tube,
with polyester powdered finish, model no.
83, as manufactured by Du Mor, Inc.,
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, or as approved.
EAGLE -DOWNTOWN - DESIGN GUIDELINES
LITTER RECEPTACLES
Litter receptacles should be placed near
seating areas.
Litter receptacles should be model no. 86,
20 -gallon galvanized with a polyester powder
finish and a polyethylene, vinyl -coated cable
cover, as manufactured by Du Mor, Inc.,
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, or as approved.
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BENCHES
The bench may be used with or without a
back rest, as designated by design drawings.
Benches are used in various configurations in
the pedestrian furnishing zone. The benches
should be steel bar/steel pipe in six or eight
foot lengths, with polyester powder finish,
models no. 58 and 92, as manufactured by
Du Mor, Inc., Mifflintown, Pennsylvania,
or as approved.
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Movable planters should be used in
pedestrian .areas . for seasonal plantings.
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Grecian Planter" in " dove.gray.' cast stone,
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
County of Ada
State of Idaho
Tere Foley, being first d
is the principal clerk
newspaper of general cit
at Meridian, County of
That the annexed not
newspaper once each
consecutive weeks, firs
day of
That the said newsp
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during a period of i
consecutive weeks prio
the attached notice.
Subscribed nd sworn
of , 199
Residence: MERIDIAN
My commission expires
(SEAL)
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
NO. 276
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY,
IDAHO, REPEALING CHAPTER
7, TITLE 6 OF THE EAGLE CITY
CODE, PARKS COMMITTEE;
REPEALING CHAPTER 2, TITLE
7 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE,
SIGN REGULATIONS; REPEAL-
ING CHAPTER 2A, TITLE 8 OF
THE EAGLE CITY CODE, DR
DESIGN REVIEW OVERLAY DIS-
TRICT; ENACTING A NEW CHAP-
TER 2A, TITLE 8 OF THE EAGLE
CITY CODE, DESIGN REVIEW
OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THE FOLLOWING
SECTIONS: SECTION 8-2A-1
GENERAL APPLICABILITY, SEC-
TION 8-2A-2 PURPOSE AND
GOALS, SECTION 8-2A-3 EF-
FECT OF OTHER PROVISIONS,
SECTION 8-2A-4 DEFINITIONS,
8-2A-5 DESIGN REVIEW OVER-
LAY DISTRICTS AND MAP, 8-2A-
6 DESIGN GUIDELINES, OBJEC-
TIVES, AND CONSIDERATIONS,
8-2A-7 LANDSCAPE GUIDE-
LINES, 8-2A-8 SIGN REGULA-
TIONS, 8-2A-9 PROCEDURES, 8-
2A-10 APPLICATION REQUIRE-
MENTS, 8-2A-11 NOTIFICATION,
8-2A-12 DESIGN REVIEW GUIDE-
LINE BOOKLET, 8-2A-13 PROCE-
DURE FOR APPROVAL, 8-2A-14
APPEALS, 8-2A 15 TERM OF
APPROVAL, 8-2A-16 MODIFICA-
TIONS, 8-2A-17 RESTRICTIONS
ON OTHER REQUIRED DOCU-
MENTS, 8-2A-18 BONDING, 8-2A-
19 INSPECTION; AMENDING
SECTION 2-2-4 OF THE EAGLE
CITY CODE TO CLARIFY THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S DU-
TIES; PROVIDING A SEVER-
ANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
A summary of the principal pro-
visions of Ordinance No. 276, the
Design Review Ordinance, of the
City of Eagle, Ada County, Idaho,
adopted on August 29, 1996, is as
follows:
Section 1; Repeals Chapter 7 of
Title 6 of the Eagle City Code,
entitled Parks Committee.
Section 2: Repeals Chapter 2 of
Title 7 of the Eagle City Code,
entitled Sign Regulations.
Section 3; Repeals Chapter 2A
of Title 8 of the Eagle City Code,
entitled DR Design Review Over-
lay District.
Section 4; Enacts a new Chap-
ter 2A of Title 8 of the Eagle City
Code, entitled Design Review Over-
lay District, a summary of which is
set forth below:
SECTION 8-2A-1: General Ap-
plicability. This section sets forth
the general areas and types of
development to which the Design
Review Ordinance applies.
SECTION 8-2A-2: Purpose and
Goals. This section sets forth the
purpose of the Design Review Or-
dinance, including recognizing land
values and aesthetics, encourag-
ing development of property in har-
mony with the City, and providing
of definitions and the interpretation
of words and phrases in the Design
Review Ordinance.
SECTION 8-2A-5: Desian Re-
' view Overlay Districts and Map
This section establishes that the
Design Review Overlay District in-
cludes the entire City of Eagle and
establishes three (3) specifically
defined areas: the Downtown De-
velopment Area, concentrated in
the downtown commercial center,
the Transitional Development Area,
which serves as an area for future
expansion of the Downtown Devel-
opment Area; and the Community
Entry DevelopmentArea; and iden-
tifies the map attached hereto which
more specifically delineates these
areas.
SECTION 8-2A-6: Design
Guidelines. Obiectives. and Con-
siderations.
A. This section sets forth the
general objectives and consider-
ations for each of the Design Re-
view Overlay Districts, establishes
site design objectives, site land-
scaping, site grading and drain-
age, signage,
utilities, building design objectives,
and additional height restrictions
for all Design Review Overlay Dis-
tricts.
B. Downtown Devetooment
Area. This section sets forth the
purpose,
architectural character, setbacks
and lot coverage, parking, land-
scaping and streetscape, and plan-
ning considerations for the Down-
town Development Area.
C. Transitional Development
Area. This section sets forth the
purpose architectural character.
setbacks and lot coverage, park-
ing, landscaping and streetscape,
and planning considerations for the
Transitional Development Area.
D. Community Entry Develop
ment Area. This section sets forth
the purpose, architectural charac-
ter, setbacks and lot coverage,
parking, landscaping and
streetscape, and planning consid-
erations for the Community Entry
Development Area.
SECTION 8-2A-7: Landscape
Guidelines This section sets forth
the requirement for landscape
plans for all developments within
the Design Review District and
adopts the landscape guidelines
contained in the Design Review
Guideline Booldetto implement this
section.
SECTION 8-2A-8: Sign Regula-
tions This section sets forth the
applicability, definitions, and gen-
eral guidelines for all signs within
the Design Review Overlay Dis-
tricts. This section also sets forth
criteria for monument and detached
street signs, prohibits interior sign
illumination, establishes criteria for
landscaping near all detached
street signs and monument signs,
sets forth criteria for a master sign
plan for multi -structure develop-
ments, sets forth criteria for non
conforming signs, prohibited signs,
signs on City -owned property, re-
quires general compatibility with
the surrounding property and the
community, identifies specific per-
mitted signs within the Design Re-
view Overlay Districts, and pro-
vides fnr AYAmnfinnc.imm the. nrn.
for all permits to erect, construct,
atter, move, remodel, reface, re-
paint, or otherwise change the use
of buildings or structure within the
Design Review Overlay District.
This section sets forth requirements
for site plans, architectural plans,
and such other information suffi-
cient so that the Design Review
Board or Zoning Administrator may
determine compliance with the pro-
visions of this Design Review Ordi-
nance.
SECTION 8-2A-11: Notification.
This section requires the Zoning
Administrator to direct mail notice
to the applicant, owner, or pur-
chaser of record, seven (7) days
prior to a Design Review Board
meeting on their application.
SECTION 8-2A-12: Design Re-
view Guideline Booklet This sec-
tion sets forth the Design Review
Guideline Booklet as the guidance
document fora!! applications which
are made pursuant to this Design
Review Ordinance.
SECTION 8-2A-13: Procedure
f4rAoorgyal. This section sets forth
the procedure before the Design
Review Board and the Planning
and Zoning Commission for all de-
sign review applications. This sec-
tion also sets forth the notice re-
quirements once a decision has
been issued by the Commission or
Zoning Administrator.
SECTION 8-2A-14: ADoeals,
This section sets forth the proce-
dure for appealing Planning and
Zoning Commission decisions, and
the specific items to be included in
such appeal. This section also sets
forth the procedure before the City
Council on such appeal.
SECTION 8-2A-15: Term of An -
prove]. This section establishes
twelve (12) months as the term of
approval for all design review ap-
plications, and sets forth provisions
for an extension of time in which to
commence construction.
SECTION 8-2A-16: Modifica-
tions. This sections sets forth pro-
visions for minor modifications to
design review applications at an
administrative level before the Zon-
ing Administrator, as well as be-
fore the Design Review Board.
SECTION 8-2A-17: Restrictions
on Other Reauired Documents,
This section sets forth the require-
ment that building and zoning per-
mits will not be granted until the
design review application has been
approved.
SECTION 8-2A-18: Bonding
This section sets forth provisions
to require bonding in the amount of
150 percent of the construction
costs of landscaping and irrigation
as required or proposed in the de-
sign review application.
SECTION 8-2A-19: Inspection,
This section authorizes the Zoning
Administrator, at the request of the
Design Review Board, to issue an
inspection report on projects for
which a design review application
has been approved. This section
also prohibits a building inspector
from issuing a Certificate of Occu-
pancy until the Design Review re-
quirements have been met.
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