02-19-2008 Planning Commission Packet

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l \. 'l�I t ✓ Y' To: Chair Kempf and Planning Commission Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planning &Zoning Coordinator ��./ Date: � , 12 February 2008 Subject: 08-3345, City of Orono Revision of City Zoning Code Sections relating to Non-Rental Guest Apartments and Plumbing within an Accessory Structure � Public Hearing Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections 1. Relatinp to Guest Apartments: • 78-227(4), • 78-325(7)(b), • 78-417(5), • 78-228(8)(b), • 78-347(5), • 78-418(8)(b), , • 78-252(4), • 78-348(8)(b), • 78-441(6), • 78-253(8)(b), • 78-366(5), • 78-442(8)(b), • 78-302(4), • 78-367(8)(b), • 78-475(3) • 78-303(8)(b), • 78-392(4), • 78-479(8)(b) • 78-327(4), • 78-393(9)(b), . . 2. Relatinq to Plumbinq within an Accessorv Structure: � • 78-228(17) • 78-367(17) • 78-476(18) • 78-253(17) • 78-393(14) • 78-1437(2) • 78-303(17) • 78-418(16) • 78-1437(3) • 78-328(16) • 78-442(17) • 78-348(17) • 78-443(10) List of Exhibits . Exhibit A - Draft Amendment Language relating to Guest Apartments Exhibit 8- Draft Amendment Language relating to Plumbing within an Accessory Structure Exhibit C- 1986 PC Minutes Exhibit D- Affidavit of Publication Summary The two amendments proposed affect all of the residential districts; both are prompted by the change in the way in which homeowners have been using their properties in recent years. Guest Apartments The proposed amendment to the residential district permitted and conditional uses code sections will address the "nanny apartment" or other finished apartment-like living space (including a kitchen) within the home. The Code currently requires living spaces that could function as stand alone units within the home (above the garage, etc) to be subject to a conditional use permit as well as restrictive covenants. The purpose for the conditional use permit is to prohibit the establishment of an illegal duplex situation, which would increase the