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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br /> <br />Item #~ 7. <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: Planning Commission <br /> <br />FROM: Chris Leeseberg, Planner C(; <br /> <br />DATE: May 24, 2005 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Case No. OA 05-08 <br />Request by the City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment <br />to Section 30-0 I "Definitions and Section 30-795 "Yard <br />Regulations" <br /> <br />Request <br /> <br />The City of Elk River is requesting an Ordinance Amendment to Section 30-01 <br />"DefInitions" and Section 30-795 "Yard Regulations". These are housekeeping amendments <br />suggested by both Building Inspection and Planning Staff to clarify the zoning code and <br />ensure consistency with the building code. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />. Existing Language <br />. Proposed Language <br />. Graphic to be included in Ordinance <br /> <br />Overview <br /> <br />Definitions <br /> <br />Language was added to clarify the difference between side yards and garage side yards. <br />Additional language was added to determine the rear yard on comer lots, which have two <br />front yards. The rear yard will be opposite the address side of a property. <br /> <br />Yard Regulations <br /> <br />This section deals with what is allowed to project into the required setbacks and easement <br />areas on a property. The Planning and Building Department worked on this section together <br /> <br />Planning Department Mission: the orderly development of a livable and sustainable Elk River community. <br />