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Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Date: January 21, 2021
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION - MEGAN ARPIN
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Request: Special Exception (Community Residences)
P&Z# 20-17000014
Owner: Megan Arpin
Project Location: 242 SW 9th Street
Folio Number: 4942 02 13 0720
Land Use Designation: L-Low 1-5 DU/AC
Zoning District: RS-2
Agent: Megan Arpin
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner is requesting SPECIAL EXCEPTION approval as required by Section 155.4202(H) [Family Community Residence Standards] of the City's Code of Ordinances in order to utilize the subject property (Zoning District: RS-2) for a family community residence located less than 220 linear feet from an existing family community residence rather than at least 660 linear feet as required by code.
I. ZONING REGULATIONS
155.4202. RESIDENTIAL: HOUSEHOLD LIVING USES
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H. Family Community Residence
1. Districts Where Permitted
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RS-4
RS-L
RD-1
RM-7
RM-12
RM-20
RM-30
RM-45
MH-12
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
M-1
CR
I-1
I-IX
OIP
M-2
TO
PR
CF
PU
T
BP
RPUD
PCD
PD-TO
LAC
PD-1
P
P
P
P
P
P
2. Definition
A family community residence is a community residence that provides a relatively permanent living arrangement for people with disabilities where, in practice and under its rules, charter, or other governing document, does not limit how long a resident may live there. The intent is for residents to live in a family community residence on a long-term basis, typically a year or longer. Oxford House is an example of a family community residence.
3. Standards
a. Except as required by Chapter 419 state law, a family community residence shall be allowed as of right in the designated zoning districts, when:
i. It is at least 660 linear feet from the closest existing community residence housing four or more individuals or recovery community as measure...
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