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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE O-1617-42 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN TO AMEND SECTION 431.8, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES, AND SECTION 431.9, FENCING, WALLS, AND SCREENING; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF.
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BACKGROUND: In early 2016 the Community Planning and Transportation Committee began discussion on possible regulatory measures for minimizing development impacts in the Core Area of Norman. The discussion continued intermittently thru 2016 ending in early 2017 with the decision to move forward with an overlay district for the Old Silk Stocking Neighborhood and the area south of Miller Historic District, currently zoned R-3, Multi-Family Dwelling District, as well as two amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for housekeeping measures - to clarify site development requirements for residential projects.
DISCUSSION: In addition to the Central Norman Zoning Overlay District, staff is recommending some minor changes to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify confusion that exists in the current language. Changes are proposed to the landscaping for off-street parking and fencing standards sections of the Zoning Ordinance. These specific regulations best promote the health, safety and general welfare for the community.
These changes, as shown below, will specifically require landscaping and fencing for parking areas containing six (6) or more spaces or an impervious area of 900 square feet on lots containing or zoned for single-family and two-family structures and parking areas. In addition, clarification of parking areas that are required to be landscaped - ALL parking areas in any zoning district containing six (6) or more spaces or a parking area with 900 square feet of impervious parking pad.
Section 431.8 - Landscaping Requirements For Off-Street Parking Facilities
2. Landscaping Requirements: ...
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