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Case No. 17 00219 Page 1
SUBJECT: Rezone Application - File #18-00418
APPLICANT: City of Rexburg
PROPERTY OWNER(S): On file with the permit
PURPOSE: The request is to rezone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1),
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) and High Density Residential 1
(HDR1) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
PROPERTY LOCATION: Approximately Steiner Ave. City Block
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Moderate to High Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), Medium Density Residential 2
(MDR2) and High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
PROPOSED ZONING: High Density Residential 1 (HDR1)
SURROUNDING LAND USES Single Family Residential and Multifamily Residential
AND ZONING: MDR1 and HDR1
APPLICABLE CRITERIA: City of Rexburg Development Code (Ordinance No.1115)
§ 6.13 Amendments to this Ordinance
AUTHORITY: § 6.13 (E) “The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied”
I. BACKGROUND
Some of the property owners in the area came to the City to request a zone change. After review by City Staff
it was determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to change the entire block to HDR1.
The Rexburg Development Code allows for the Commission to make recommendations to the City Council
regarding whether or not the property should or should not be rezoned based on the criteria found in section
§6.13.
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The area being requested for zone change is totally built out with single family homes, duplexes and multi-
family apartments. The total area involved in this re-zoning request is approximately 10 acres, which if
approved will result in changing the zone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), Medium Density
Residential 2 (MDR2) and High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1).
35 North 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: 208.359.3020
Fax: 208.359.3022
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III. ANALYSIS
If approved the request will result in changing the zone from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), Medium
Density Residential 2 (MDR2) and High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 1
(HDR1). The request would require the Commission and City Council to review the proposal against one set
of criteria, for the request to rezone. Below, staff has provided all the criteria listed by Ordinance No. 1115
(Development Code) that are required to be addressed, followed by staff’s analysis of each criterion.
Criteria Rezone Requests (§6.13):
a. Be in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City Development Code.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies the land use designation for the property as Moderate to High
Density Residential. The new HDR1 zoning fits the Comprehensive Map.
b. The capacity of existing public streets, water and sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, solid
waste collection and disposal, and other utilities.
See Public Works review.
c. The capacity of existing public services, including but not limited to, public safety services,
public emergency services, schools, and parks and recreational services.
See Public Works review.
d. The potential for nuisances or health and safety hazards that may adversely affect adjoining
properties.
See Public Works review.
e. Recent changes in land use on adjoining properties or in the neighborhood of the map revision.
None.
f. Meets the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
See paragraph a.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that Planning and Zoning recommend to City Council to change the above described property
from Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1), Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) and High Density
Residential 1 (HDR1) to High Density Residential 1 (HDR1) if the Commission finds that the request is in the
best interest of the neighborhood and the community.