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Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Bryanna Johnson Eric Erickson
Robert Chambers David Reeser
Colin Erickson Mikel Walker
(208) 359-3020
35 North Vt East
Rexburg, ID 83440
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City Staff:
Spencer Rammell — City Attorney
Matt Nielson — Finance Officer
Keith Davidson — Public Works Director
Alan Parkinson — Planning & Zoning Administrator
Scott Johnson — Economic Development Director
Deborah Lovejoy — City Clerk
5:oo P.M. Combined City Council/Planning & Zoning Work Meeting to review certain aspects of
Ordinance No 1200 City of Rexburg Development Code — Continuation from May 21, 2025, combined
meeting.
P&Z Commissioners:
Attending: Tammy Geddes, Bruce Casper, Dan Hanna, Vern Muir, Brian Thackeray, and
Randall Kempton (Vice Chair)
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson said he would pick up the discussion where they
had left off previously, continuing with the topic of parking. They have reviewed the parking
requirements for each zone in Ordinance No 1200 City of Rexburg Development code, considering
different types of development, including housing and businesses. They discussed how many parking
spaces were required per thousand square feet or per unit.
D, Connectivity. 'Mixed I sc rNfi'). Clxnmur,ity Busjwss Center(CDC). Regional
Rusincss Center(RBC). 1_ij.,,hi In(iu.tiial (1.1), Public Facilities (PF)and Rcsidetida)
Business Dlmncts f RBDI zones rcyuirc c(�nr.cctivity through parking lots of ajUacent
Tnuncrtic: nnh••:-: o hon is • anpn,a-c:l by the 7oninc Aitminialralor
F.. Dormitur)sr Iulti-family H1ssing. Parkirg ptinns can incl nlc-
I. Fighty (go":) percent ofparkin_ ,;nags tin arc allowed to he nine (9') t wide
ny sixteen 116) feet lon;:
a. r'~- I Ip to twenty-five (250`10 percent otthc_c tctf
. - can ht 9. it eight(8')tint
w idc by sixteen (1 G') feet long for compact car. I spaces shall he
signed or otherwise dcsJ nated a. such!.. ni ._
L) i In aIlarkinl; structure flw:;e can he eight W) Icct wide by
liltcm I 1 S) Ic t long for Compact tars tspaccs shall he signed
or otherwise deSisnaletl as curl:1.
Twenly (20" -;o percent ol'pari in,, ,;pa: arc :ryuired to be nine (9' I
by twenty (20'1 test lone.
F. C'ontmcrcial.
L > snciari parkingmaces an nine 19' 1 feet A ide i), twenty i NVI fed Irsm-
4 Up to two •nty•five 1!;(1 pertinent of the :n.tces vein he eight 18'1 tcil
+vide by aixtcer. I I6) tcct long li?r compact cars (sy secs -+.all he
silmcd or otherwise dcsilnatcd as such).
z. Reduced rati:in" spaces ofninc t9' I feet w idc 1�,�• eighteen t 1 K') feet I(�r.�m.,t
be allowed with Uniinisn-athc appro%al when located next u, landscape
huflcr.Ora six (6) lint wioic sidc++'alk.
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SECTION S: AMENDNIF.NT " 3.04.050 Location OhParking Spaces" of the
Rexburg Development Code i� hereby anionded a. follows:
AMENDNIFNT
3.04.050 Location Of -Parking Space.
A. ^`rlTF Sireet Off -Sit r Parking, r)P_ ! tenet Off Sit parking shall be located within
twt0ivc hundred (_500') tcd of'the primary entrance oi'thc building. This distance
;hall be measured thom the building entrance Alm, an acce:isible mute that a
Council Member E. Erickson mentioned that he had recently visited Blisters for lunch and began
thinking about the parking requirements. He recalled that the code required ten parking spaces per
1,000 square feet for sit-down restaurants and questioned how that requirement applied to
establishments that shared parking space such as those located on Main Street or in strip malls, as
opposed to standalone restaurants like Applebee's.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson clarified that establishments with shared parking spaces, those
businesses must demonstrate that the parking would be used at times when other tenants were not
using the spaces, and they had to prove that this arrangement was feasible.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained there are restaurants such as Sparks, which were
grandfathered in and had sufficient parking for its needs.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson noted that the former Pizza Hut location no longer operated as a
sit-down restaurant and had been converted into a drive -through and pick -up -only model. Even with
that change, the parking spaces remained overcrowded, although they are no longer subject to the sit-
down restaurant parking standard.
Council Member E. Erickson questioned whether the ten -space requirement per 1,000 square
feet was excessive for small sit-down restaurants. P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained that while
ten spaces were the standard, most restaurants voluntarily provided even more parking than required
because those businesses anticipated high demand and planned accordingly.
Council Member C. Erickson raised the concern when employee parking is not included in
parking requirements, it often overwhelms the available customer parking spaces. He also used the
example of the strip mall where Pizza Hut is located, it is difficult to find any parking at all. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson has addressed such situations by adding the following requirement: in
addition to the 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet, parking must also be provided for the highest number
of employees working during any given shift to the code.
Mayor Merrill recounted a conversation with someone who misunderstood the rule, thinking that
parking needed to be provided for every employee on the payroll. P&Z Administrator Parkinson
clarified that the rule only applied to the highest number of employees on -site at one time.
Discussion regarding a hypothetical scenario involving a 2,000-3,000 square foot restaurant with 15
employees. In such cases, nearly all the parking spaces could be consumed by staff alone, leaving little
for patrons. Applebee's was cited as an example of a restaurant that successfully balanced those
requirements and consistently provided sufficient parking. They confirmed that the parking code had
not changed in this regard.
Council Member E. Erickson shifted the conversation to whether food trucks were required to
provide parking. P&Z Administrator Parkinson clarified that food trucks were required to provide
adequate parking, depending on their location. If a truck was parked on the street as part of a
permitted event or specific use, no additional parking was required. However, if the truck was placed
on private property, the owner must meet specific parking requirements.
Council Member Johnson recalled that during the development of the food truck regulations,
many vendors participated in those discussions, helping to clarify their needs and update the parking
standards.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the cross -connectivity between businesses. They had
revised the language in the ordinance to require connectivity between adjacent commercial
properties, like what was done in subdivisions. They wanted to avoid forcing people to drive out onto
the main roads just to reach a neighboring business. The original language had allowed developers to
opt out too easily, so they changed it to require connectivity unless a developer could prove that a
physical or legal barrier prevented it.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson addressed the multi -family parking standards. They stated that
8 o % of the required spaces could be compact size (8 feet by 16 feet), as compact cars were becoming
more common. However, 20% of the spaces still needed to be full-sized (9 feet by 20 feet). The
ordinance allowed for up to 25% of the commercial spaces to be compact. They also required that
compact and full-size spaces be grouped together, rather than scattered randomly, to ensure
continuity and usability.
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pedestrian would use.
1. CUP. The Planning & Zoning Cornmission may allow a heater distance with
a Conditional Use Pemm (CUP).
2. Exception: This does oat apply in the [;nivcrnity Di.trici �l-ram (�1'L!)
zone.
B. Parking Space Location
1. Parkinv •,pace-s aloriv the ouk•r houncan ot'a a'> rk-i"tz lot shall be contained bt
hig� back curbing or wheel stop; m- mace_ to prcvont a vehicle tram
extending over an ad accnt propene.
it. Wheel Stops. W.T,:a cops shuck: be a minimum of tour (4" ) inches
in height and :Width and ,ix 16) lout ir, lcnetit. and should he timily
attached to the 1-70Lnd. Placement should he a minimum of ciehtcen
I I V"'i inches from proper. line.
Front Yard Parking.
Parking pace-, and =neuvcring areas shall not be provided within a required
tiont yard. Font yards shall be dedicated to landscaping.
a. Exceptions:
(1) RBb. Fxceptin Rcsidctttial Business District (RBU), where
an existing con t6 ming driveway access has been provided.
(2) C RG-Cnnunercial. Mixed lase. and Industrial Zones,
Parking spacc:,ff-t,,� Ia ated in a tiont yard adjacent to a
public street ... _ .. .
ita minimum ten (10`) tiet w ide landscape buffer -re
pr+*};ded. except at ingress egress pt)int..
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3. Townhomcs, Rm% Housen. Townhomer shall be dcsitmcd to
provide rear loading driveways and garages, rather than utilizing the Wont yard
(unless approved by the Zoning Administrator and Public Work: Director) or
provide a parking lot that meets all applicable standards 16r the underlying
zonintt.
C. Sight triangic or Exits. No parking spaces shall be located in the clear sight triangle
or inrnediately &t Iacmt to an exit to a public right-oflway.
D. Residential Parking Spaccs.(.Sec suh.eco on 4.00 06t1_ i
F. Street Access. No access point from a Parking arcs to any street :hall he within
twenty (20') lect of"a local street intersection or alley. Na access point shall he within
finty (40') feet of an intersection with a collector strait, and within sixty 00'1 1iet of
an intersection with an arterial street. 'env uccc.s point must �c r.pnro%ed by the Public
Works Director-
F. Right-of-N'ay.
I. No Parking areas shall be designed to require the use of the public right of
way to travel troth one portion of* the lot to another.
2. No parking area shall be designed or constructed to create a situation in which
vehicles back into the Public right-of-way.
a. Exception: Single family homes, twin humus and duplexes.
Discussion regarding parking structures. P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained that compact space
allowances also applied there. For commercial uses, the standard space was 9 feet by 20 feet, but 25%
could be compact. An 18-foot-long space was allowed if it was placed adjacent to a sidewalk that was
at least 6 feet wide. This prevented vehicle bumpers from blocking the pedestrian walkway. They had
encountered problems when sidewalks were only 5 feet wide and shorter parking spaces caused
obstructions, so they now required a 6-foot sidewalk in those cases.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the off -site parking requirements. Previously, a
supplemental lot had to be located within 200 feet of a business's front door. The ordinance was
updated to extend that distance to 5O0 feet, which they felt was more consistent with the form -based
code. They emphasized that the Soo -foot distance had to be measured along the actual walking path
using sidewalks, not just a straight line. He noted that the University District was allowed some
flexibility and could exceed the 500400t standard in certain circumstances.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the parking space location near property boundaries; he
stressed the need for high -back curbs or wheel stops to prevent vehicles from rolling onto neighboring
properties. These curbs were required when parking lots bordered other parcels. If a curb was not
feasible, wheel stops were mandated, though it was noted that businesses disliked them because they
make snow removal difficult.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson addressed front yard parking in residential zones. He reiterated
that parking spaces and maneuvering areas were not allowed in the required front yards, with certain
exceptions. If a home had a garage, one additional parking spot was allowed directly in front of each
garage door. For example, a two -car garage could legally accommodate four vehicles —two inside and
two directly behind the doors on a paved surface.
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Discussion regarding whether they were comfortable allowing homeowners to pour a wider parking
pad in front of the garage, if the pad was constructed from concrete or asphalt and did not exceed the
allowed percentage of front yard coverage. They expressed support for this flexibility. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson clarified that side -yard or backyard RV pads were still permitted, provided
they were behind the front fagade of the house. These pads could also accommodate car parking but
not RVs in the front yard.
Commissioner Thackeray explained that when the Sunrise Apartment complex was constructed,
residents had been blocked on both sides of the street. He mentioned that the property was located
right across from Porter Park. After the area was switched to residential parking, the situation improved
significantly. However, there was still only enough room for a single car to park.
Mayor Merrill added that someone living on 3rd West had experienced a similar problem with college
students parking right up to her driveway, making it difficult for her to see oncoming traffic when
pulling out. Law enforcement officers gave her permission to paint the curbs yellow on both sides of her
driveway, which helped resolve the issue. Commissioner Thackeray emphasized that parking issues
were a significant problem. He recounted an incident where people fought over parking spots and
would even block driveways because they did not want to walk very far. He referenced the recent event
at Porter Park as an example.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the city's street access requirements. Driveway access
points could not be within 20 feet of a local street intersection, 40 feet of a collector street
intersection, or 6o feet of an arterial street intersection. He added a clause requiring that all access
points be approved by the city Public Works Director or designated personnel to prevent traffic
stacking and other hazards.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the parking surface requirements for sidewalk
construction across parking lots. Although concrete was usually used, exceptions were made. For
instance, at Pony Express Car Wash and DL Evans Bank, painting the crosswalks yellow was allowed
instead of pouring concrete. This was due to weather -related wear and tear on materials caused by
snowplows.
SECTION 6; %NIENDNIENT `3.04 070 P"Tkin.-' Suri4ce- of tnc Rexburg
Development Cuxic is hLrebti• surorded a_, ti,llows:
AMENDMENT
3.04.070 Parking `Surface
All parkin" arias. ai,Ies aP.d shall be wtsccd with aythah or concrete.
A. Asphalt is nut alloy, ed fi)r sieiewalks crossing driycways eef4if ti,r the driveway
approach between the sve ! and Che sidewalk. + 4 lrnendir B_ Cr^: F1+ Dee*i+;K
a1' +av may he allo'-ec '.; ith? iir.istrativc aznrucvl_.
B. Par`Aine areas shall be p:t„'iCILd with Paved access ITom a Public ' eet.
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D. Sclf-Scr%ice Storage Facilities- A sphalt or conetrtc is not mquired tier storaee areas
tura_e to ilkies °+c hcn an irnpa•ycu ana maintained 'ta`el surlare i, pnrvidcd L
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r'c{uiremcnts ;trc mt-t:
1. Drive%a} - PTo, idc a sixr•, I N I't 1C0 minimum long concrete or asphalt access
driveway bemx :er. the afl,%wntioned lot and the public-iuht 01-way.
2. (-Ila(linf: SpACc. PRHtike +^ ,;[t sL ect I;;::r:ic >aaez at least tarty L-t l-0 f h}'
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off-street Parking. Pnn ide a minimum of 0ree (3 ) dedicated offs
parkil:i, sPacca Scparaw t nm the storage arcs.
SECTION' '; 01E\DNIE\T fN.tlKO Reduced Parking of tlx Rt zhun
Dcvclopawnt rode is hcrcb+.' ,:mended as f01101A's-
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P&Z Administrator Parkinson addressed storage facilities, particularly self-service ones. These
facilities were required to have at least 6o feet of concrete at their exits, since asphalt tended to
deteriorate under the weight of trailers and heavy vehicles. Additionally, there needs to be a 43-by-12—
foot area off the street for temporary vehicles to stop.
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P&Z Administrator Parkinson introduced changes related to the pedestrian emphasis district,
explaining that the updates mainly clarified existing language and consolidated information into a
chart format.
�uhscction 9.01.040
SECTION 8: AAIFND.%iFNT "3.04.090 Joint Uses Of Required Pdrhingr
Spact.•s" of the Rcxbur_ Development Code is hereby amended ; s follows:
AMENDMENT
3.04-090 Joint t;stw Of"Required Parking Spaces
Joint uses. Joint uses of -required parking spaces may occur when parking spaces can be
shared because their parking demands occur at difl" %mt times. The joint use of off' -street
parking, spaces is allowed provided the applicant shows the following.:
A. There is nu conflict during operating hour.;. fir the sttucturc, or for the parking
facilities proposed.
B. ,The Jmar -ing lot for forth uses must he within fiyc hunt" (_ (XY fict+i,w-
Of their primary entrances.
C. Submit a written a-rrcement lbr joint use to the City Attorney ttom both panics which
contains the fi)llowinst:
1. Names & addresses of those owners or tenants that will shunt parking
2. Map or drawing showing location anti number of parf:ing spaces to he shared
3. An analysis showing peak parking demand lbr different uses at diflcrcnt times
4. Legal instrument (easen-wnt or deed restriction) that guarantees access to joint
parking fi,rall uses.
`!. A_rccment, when approved, shall be recorded in the County RLcorder's
office.
D. Total requirements for oil street parking shrill be the sum of the requirements fir
r various uses with the development or structure.
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SECTION' 9: AMENDMENT "3.04.110 Driveway* And Drive Aisles" of
the Rexburg Development Cute is hereby amended as fitllows:
AMENDMFNT
3.(A.110 Driveways And Drive Aisles
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SECTION 10.IVFNDNIFNT"104.120Noncontbrming.ParkinyrAreas"
of the Rcxbur_: Development Codc is hereby amended as JbIlows:
AMENDMENT
3.04.120 Nonconforming Parking, Areas
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SECTION' 11: :%%IFNDNF.NT "4.00.000 Parking in Residential Zones" of
the Rcxburg Development Cock is hereby amended as follows -
AMEN DMEN T
4.00.000 Parking In Residential T.uncs
The purpose of this section is to protect and enhance property value, to retain the open
character of a residential zone, and to protect health and safety by regulating the parking of
vehicles within residential ncighhorhotxis of the City.
A. Parking of Recreational ♦'chicks. No person ,hall park or allow the parking of"any
recreational tichicle in the clear sight triarn les required by this Ordinance.
I. Residential front/side yard. In a residential zone. no person shall park or
allow the parkins: ofany recreational vehicle in any f )nt yard or a side yard
facing a public street for a period ofno more than fimur (4) conu cutivc days
Lind a cumulative of thirty (30) days in a calendar year.
B. Parking of Automobiles.
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P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the joint uses of required parking spaces including the
Soo -foot distance rule for joint -use parking.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed regulations on the storage of commercial vehicles and
construction equipment. Equipment such as backhoes or trucks used in active construction zones was
exempt from certain requirements, but only if construction was actively occurring. This prevented
individuals from using the exemption as a long-term parking excuse.
I. ` ti pen, in shall nark or ailow the pzTking ot'any autotnobilc. van. pickup
auct, or inotorc. i:lc•_ or any other motor .•chicle in anv trl}nt yard located in a
residential zone exci:pt in a designated dri.'cw y_
. Permahk t'lnir:r�t . Nc+mare than ti;mr' i l0 ;, p percent of the tic}nt yard
stall be covL-rLd with asphalt, or gravel.
3. Snow Suspension. TN: operation of this section shall be suspended during
an,,period ++fa snow alert declared by the Mat or.
4. Siuht Triangle_ Parkin ! a -Las shall not be constructed in the clear vision areas
as vchicics an ci)ncidcred a11 tempi)rary obstruction tOr vehicular t:atlii:. tSe
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C. Parking of Inoperable vchick. twat or trailer. No peT,4)n shall park any inoperable
vehicle. boat. or trailer ujx n any street tiir a period of time longer than four 14)
con,ccutivc day:,_ Any such inopenebli , chicle. boat or trailer moved front a parking
sport and rc par'ed tan the _,:amc strcc bloc' -lace w ether tw cn� tour i?4} hour tntm
the time of -said re-iti)val sha!1 be dec-ited to :iav e been continuoush} parked for the
purpose:•: o€ thiti soclit in.
D. Storage ofCornmerciail Vehicles and Manufactured Homes..
1, Commercial Vehicles. The storsee of commercial Lrhicle% with a L'rocs
vebicle weight raiin_ WTVA'R f exceeding eight thousand t K.itl(il pounds and
construction Lquipment including but not limited to bulldozers. ;grader. and
ci.nw-nt mixes shall nut l% permittLti upon private rimperty in any residential
zone except m in which a buiklimy rs
cinH 1 ,, J constructedi thereon.
a. These tchicic• cannot be parked im any residential strcct,c_ whether
; etended or unattended. for a period in cxci:�s of tw-o 1.2) hours. except
tor f-ic purpose of ioadina and unloading passengens, materialss or
merchandise: for am° Durpose incident it) any la.l €ul construction
p7oiect located •within the imntediatc.icinit,, M sUt:h parked vehicles,
tier awy purp,trae incident to a ]awful commercial operation located in
rnY =L; identi tl district within the inuTte haste vicinity of such parked
" ch icles_
F. Manufactured Humes_ l; noccupicd mobile homes aril ntanutacturrd home; shall not
be store: uror pril:ate pn)peity in any residential zones.
F. Location of Residential Parking; Spaces
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Parking bpi tt 11jILN Ur 7,rL3tLr._ 1,
4. E%istin1dri,,ewav+? Car garage. n existing drivcvav and two -car
tgaragc. %vhen combined, may provide up to tour 14l parking space; per
bui ldin _.
�. No Garage. If nu garagc is prc-scnt_ tl7er. -Al park -in, sp. 4l et must he located
outside of the tiont yard sctb; ck. All ;)the- parking areas that ntav be located
within the front yani shall be rcmovcd and resturid to landscaping prior to the
o ccupanc.y tit -the building.
Council Member Reeser asked for clarification on the term "actively," suggesting it should mean the
presence of a valid building permit. P&Z Administrator Parkinson confirmed that active work, such as
excavation or hauling materials, was expected.
Council Member C. Erickson mentioned that on 12th West he noticed, construction equipment had
been parked on the property for about eight months, though work had been intermittent. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson explained that as long as the vehicles were on private property and not the
street, the rule permitted it during periods of legitimate construction activity. Delays caused by
subcontractor availability or material back -orders were considered in enforcement decisions.
Discussion regarding residential parking allowances. A single-family detached structure was permitted
one required parking space behind an existing space that is not the front yard. This could apply to
situations where there was no garage —residents could park one vehicle in front and one behind, often
using an RV pad. P&Z Administrator Parkinson expressed concern that allowing parking in front yards
could result in unsightly "parking lot" yards.
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6. Tandem parking is allowed fir residential use where the tandem spaces are
assigned to the same dwelling unit.
7. !-OR! e 1)14 ,6ingie la nily detached structures shall be allowed one (I l
required Parking place (behind an existing space that is not in the front yard)
within the setback area p - d%%clling.. in order to meet the parking rcyuirement.
SECTION 12: %'%IFNDME\T "4-02-110 Parking. Loading And Access- tit
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
AMENDMFNT
4.02.110 Parking, Loading And Access
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SECTION 13: AMENDMENT''6-00.080 Parkins Lot Orientation" of the
Rexburg Development Codc is hereby amended as follows:
AMF.NDMFNT
6.W.080 Parking Lot Orientation
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Council Member C. Erickson mentioned a situation on 4th South where apartment residents had to
park in tandem, which proved inefficient since no one wanted to be parked in those parking stalls. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson noted that even in shared units, people preferred not to move each other's
vehicles. In one specific case at Juniper Sands, two roommates drove around the block to avoid being
blocked in by the other, trying to arrive last to claim the easier parking space.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson clarified the current rules, stating that single-family homes without
garages were allowed to park one vehicle and one behind another. If there was a garage, two vehicles
could be parked in tandem.
Council Member Reeser asked if the setback requirements still applied, such as a 20400t front
setback and a 6-foot side yard setback. P&Z Administrator Parkinson responded the setback
requirements only apply to the building. A parking pad is allowed to the property line.
SECTION 14: AMENDMENT "6.01.100 Parking, Loading And Access" of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
AMENDMENT
6.01.100 Parking, Loading And Access
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SECTION 15: ANIENDMENT "9.01-04f) Reduction In Parking For
Dormitory" of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby armend- ed as follows-
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9,01.040 Reduction in Parking For Dormitory
Parking requirements for housing units that are located within the Pedestrian Emphasis Diarist
(PED) (sce attached boundaries or appendix of development code) may be reduced to 75'N
with a Parking Management Plan and subject to the Following requirements and provisions:
A. EGKibiliq.
1. in order to by eligible for the reduced parking ratios as pemitted herein, the
resulting structure must have dwelling units.
2_ This ordinance is rod intended nor shall apply to any structure origiraliy
constructed as a single-tamily or duplex residential structure-
B. Parkin; Management Plan for Reduced Parking
1. A Parking Management Plan shall be deigned and anticipated Ur facilitate
parking for the intended tenants ofthe units as well as reasonably anticipated
visitors and ancillan stryices. The plan sh;:ll s wk- all parking spacts and their
idinwnsii mn;. asses:; aids%_ loading spaces. and c'ntrancc�; and exits to `3ic site_
The parkinj plan may also include the landstapi ;clan. This plan needs to be
submitted to ryes Zoninv Administrawn
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Cs. Rental Agri ements- Fach property that utilizes this; parkin`, reduction shall cicarly
sp,cift on all rental cant-: cr, nr aLTeenietttS whether or not a vehicle parking space is
proviiicd fur hat indi•-: idual tenant.
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F. Visitor Parking- Visit.- Pa=siny n the Pedestrian Fmpha:is Dist-ict iPFE)) consists of
the Ibilowine-
1. Space Siti.-pa-in- spact•shall be he C-itx-s full -sire parking
%Mace stans and . .. _ . i Sti<' ith.TC,- 0?1
a. Thesc 4paccs shall not he included in the parking contract -=quit .' .-
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2. "isitor Parking Signs. (;tie % .it, rparkingg shall be marked with signage
that is clearly •e isinle durinv, all sca,;ons of the ,'ear.
3. Vhita. Paiking-Ratio. OtentW)m
. _ ��"i<itorrsrkin�T `ra.,s mils he ��cd In-
?:Hants zncr c!trtiu if time.: limit: �r: ricsrl•. ;ttu:`. „r. the <i� is �c
Er lns area%.
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P&Z Administrator Parkinson addressed the changes in the visitor parking in the Pedestrian
Emphasis District. The visitor parking spaces need to meet the city's full-size parking space
requirements. These spaces cannot be included in the developer's required parking contract
requirements. He explained that in many developments, only about 75% of the required parking was
provided. Although developers can add another so%, that additional parking cannot be counted toward
the required total, it had to be designated separately as visitor parking. P&Z Administrator Parkinson
emphasized that visitor spaces needed to be clearly marked with signage.
Discussion regarding the option of using time -based signage, such as labeling a space for visitor use
until io:oo or ii:oo p.m., and then allowing resident parking from io:oo p.m. to 6:oo a.m. However,
any such time-sharing had to be clearly stated on the sign. P&Z Administrator Parkinson noted that
there was no reason for visitor parking spaces to sit empty overnight if they could be used during
certain hours, especially in areas where parking was limited. However, all usage needed to be clearly
designated and regulated by signage.
SECTION 16: AMENDMENT "9.01.080 Chanvcs In Ratio" of the Rexbure
Development Code is hereby amended as fbilows:
AMF.NDNIFNT
9.01.080 Chan_,cs in Ratio
SECTION 17: AMENDMENT "10.09.020Condominium" ofthe Rcxhura
Devcltopmcnt Cade is hereby amended as lollm%s:
AMEN DMFNT
10.09.020 Condominium
A. Dermition. A building or complex of"buildings containing a number of individually
awned apartments or houses, but the land. buildings, and common areas are owned
and regulated by a homeowner's association.
B. Yard Requirements. The City may consider a condominium development as a single
building, reyuirin one (1) front yard. two (2) side yards. a rear yard. and other
regulcaioris pertinent to a given lot.
C. Platting Requirements. The sub divider shall provide the Commission with a
preliminary plat_ elevations, perspective drawings and such other illustrated
information at adequate scale to show the proposed development that will include at
least the tullow•ine:
I. All infbmution required li>r a subdivision preliminary plat
2. Architectural styles and building design concept
3. Architectural materials and color
4. Type of landscaping
5. Screening, if"proposed
6. Type of -solid waste facilities
7. Parking concept
8. Open space areas
9. Storage areas and enclosures
D. Final Plat. A final plaAhall ho. prepared and approved that meets all tither
requirerte-nts of'thc subdivision platting of this ordinance.
F. Control During Development. Single ownership and control during development
shall be required and a time limit may be impt)scd to gttarantce the developmtmi is
built and constructed as planned.
F. Home Owners Associations. Home Owners Association by-laws and other similar
deed restrictions. which provide liar the control and maintenance ofall common areas.
recreation facilities or open space. shall be approved by the Commission. Any and all
power as specified in such agreements may he required to also be assigned to the
jurisdictional agency to insure continued and adequate maintenance ofall such
common area:, recreational facilities and open spaces. to assess properties for
delinquencies. and to enfiorce nxotor vehicle Spt:eds to the interest of the owners
involved and of the general public.
Cr. Open Space. The location ofopen space shall be appropriate to the development and
shall be of"such shape and area to be- useable and convenient to the residents of the
development.
H. Maintenance Building. A maintenance building or facility shall he provided. The size
and location of"the facility is to be determined by the type and service needed tier the
necessary repair and maintenance of all common area; and facilities.
L Storage Areas. Storage areas may be required for the anticipated needs of ]coats.
campers, and trailers. For a typical residential development. one hundred (I W) square
text of space shall he provided (err every living unit. This may he reduced by the
Commission it there is a showing that the needs ofparticular developments arc less.
J. Private Streets. _. Private streetconstntction standards shall
be hased upon requirements set by the City Fnginceting Standards. Adequate
construction standards may vary on the sire of"the development and the demands
placed on such improvements. All private stret:ts shall he constructed of"adcquatt:
width tier fire and sanitation services
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L. Public Improvements - Unless accepted by the provisions of this ordinance. the
Commission and Council shall require the installation of"public imnrovcmLnts and
utilities fior condominium projects.
M. Council - The Council may regulate and attach conditions to the design concepts and
location ofbuildiriLs. the creation, shape and sirs of condominium unity. the
provisions and maintenance of -open space. all- street parking, and tither related
provisions as determined.
Commissioner Geddes expressed hope that she is understanding everything correctly. She
questioned whether the changes were being made due to potential problems or nuisances. P&Z
Administrator Parkinson explained that the changes to the Development Code were typically made to
address existing nuisances, resolve problems, or clarify conflicts. That is usually the reason behind the
modifications.
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Commissioner Geddes questioned if the goal is to prevent these nuisances before they become more
formal issues, she wondered how such concerns are handled. P&Z Administrator Parkinson responded
that, in most cases, because the properties were privately owned, the police or traffic control authority
would not be responsible for enforcement.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained the city, county, and GIS Department have been working
on the revisions to the ordinance for subdivision names. They are having issues with roads being named
the same as subdivision names, which causes confusion for emergency services.
i 1) Sufrcod Consideration. Within thirty 10) days of the date
of notice. liv public agency ntay request tic gownling body
10 sutured considvrition on tic pnvr"sed subdivision for
,-4xty i601 days.
r_)'Nn A-reement. Ifam a_ruenlent is M+t reached witittrt sixty
(t,f) ) cb: ys. the Cori nrissuna shall rc unrr c onsiclerat rxl of the
sulydrrision.
h. Large Subdivisions. Subdiv isions of rtwu dlarr one -hundred (100)
units shall be required tie prOl idc at lca.t L,n (lU°r) Percent of the laid
For Inlhlie Lrsc .11 fair rrrarkc•t rates at tic tint,of developrrcnL
fit- Adjacent Subdrs lsim, or Sur%t'1 s. %ana: and filing number ofan"y recorded
adjacent subdn isiot orrecord of sure.ey having L'Urn[non [N)uttdary with the trait.
IL Speeixl Features. Appropriate inFonnalion that suf candy derails the proposcd
divcktpnrcrt[ :+ Ain ally spi cial dcvclopmctn urea. such as hillside, pl:uttted unit
devekllrrta:nt. titxld plain- ccnx`ter:. Itobile hoed' Park. Urge -seal, dcvcloprrasrt.
hazardous and un Muc area, of dct cloprncnt.
L Zoning Classifrcalicrns. If Plat imludca land for which multi -family, cunur.erciaL or
industrial u c, such areas shall be clearly dc�ignat..i toucther with exi5tine zouine
clas.:ification aml ;talus of ioniug changes, if any.
SEC l•ION 3: ANIJKNIMIEN7 "10.09.040 Suieci Names' of the Rexburg
Dem.cloprncrrt Co do is hereby trmencled as R,How s.
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10.49040 Street Narncs
Street rrantccs shall not duplicate uu% cxistiirg street name within Madison county e-wgx where
a rxw str-em i+ a continaation of are existing strict. street name, that [fray to spclied Jiff rerldv
but sound the, same a., vxisting street.:, shall not b L [wed. L- L:oi ILA of nadir, un h'r it, b_
trletude but ax r. 7t :itultcd to R: buss \t rdi:t,n. 7vi ::. l :b ,;,!nc. eb=.
All tww strwLs shall gencndty be named as folknws:
A. North -South. Swcas that have• a prtAontirrantly north-;outh dirl.tian shall be nantcsi
"Atcnue" w "Road--
B. kastAVot. Streets that hat e Lt predi nuriantly cusl-m, cst direction :hall be tarried
"Street or 11 i2hwav"•
C. Mc-andering- `lcaltdcring ,trecL; shall he monies "Dn%c%ay". '•Lane'". "Path". or
"frail
D. CuWc-saes. Cut -de -sue., shall be rtantod "Circle"_ -Court", "'11 ty "Place"
SECI•Itn d: ADOP-I IU\ "1Q08.W Suldivision Name;" ofthc Rexburg
Development Cords is hereby added as follows:
AD[7Y TbC) V
MO;y.0 W Subdivi:io❑ %arncar'Addefd)
A, SLiJ,isic7i rli::.,N,Lj not dirl:cate any e\unv _IhLir, i�!..,rl lidrlw %titlnln Mladison
-1 I' 'tt :Llyd't E Il+'1 ill .t LMIIMUU!,:M' 1-all eV.1tirle `Utah%La(,rl
.l:ul _::at [!L ,[+,.bled differ •ntly hit:uund dr .a u' as •°xis,"
sutidM :,r., hid- nc.. r : 1•,:J
L. Exarla+lc>, r..:ni,:,, L.ual.�l, t:.+ be us'.0 indude but are nor I i; etc d to Rrthu ,
Madi-('_'L �:tr:l:.',:.d •tt 1.. nr.121L.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson reviewed the ordinance related to family and congregate living.
They addressed one of the immediate challenges facing the city, which was the university's new policy
stating that individuals who were 26 years or older and single were no longer allowed to live in single
student housing. As a result of this policy, several people have contacted the city to inquire about the
possibility of renting a house to a group of students. This raised concerns under the city's current code,
which required such living arrangements to qualify as dormitory use.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson explained upon further review of the code, the Planning and
Zoning Staff recognized that it was ineffective to require single individuals to meet family -related
definitions —specifically being related by blood, marriage, adoption, or up to the third generation.
They, including City Attorney Rammell, explored how to accommodate modern living arrangements
while still protecting neighborhoods from becoming overcrowded or unsafe. Three options for
defining "family" are presented in chapter 2 definition under family.
Discussion: concerns were raised about the impacts of high -occupancy rentals on neighborhoods, with
personal anecdotes illustrating issues such as overcrowded driveways, unsafe conditions for children,
and disruptive behavior —likened to a "frat house". P&Z Administrator Parkinson emphasized the
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importance of maintaining neighborhood integrity while acknowledging the financial reality that drives
many individual students and temporary workers alike —to seek shared housing as a cost -saving
measure.
P&Z Administrator Parkinson recognized the presence of non -university educational institutions
like Evans Hairstyling College, Paul Mitchell Hair and Beauty School, and massage therapy schools,
whose students also needed flexible housing arrangements. Clarifications were made regarding living
arrangements such as multiple married couples in one home. Two married couples were permitted, but
three or more would likely exceed occupancy limits unless approved through a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP), with parking and other logistics being key considerations.
Chapter 2 Definitions
Family: A group of one or morelpersons occupying a dwelling unit and Living as a single,
nonprofit housekeeping unit, provided that at least one of the following situations exist:
1. _ the_Xmup. , . ,
r, One (1) or more related (by otood, marna.�e. adoption.
and?or guardianship v.ithm the tn;rd degree of kmsh!p; persons living together as a
single housekeeping unit;
2. 1 to-_v _ ,.
+p,, Iwo (2) oer=_ons wno are not related and any number of additional persons
related to either of such two (2) unrelated persons, as long as all persons are living
together as a single housekeeping unit; or
3. P:otmorethantour,ipersonstivingtogetherasasinglehousekeepingunit.when
^ne (1) or more oei c•is are not related to any other person :n such dwelling unit; or
4. All such persons are h.Xndicapped persons as defined bythe LC. Section 67-6531 or
in I rtle Vli of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. as amended by the Fair HousingAcr
Amendments of 1988, or any subsequent amendments to the foregoing regulations.
Dormitory: A. building used as group living quarters. Such group living quarters are
generatly associated with a college, university, boarding school, orphanage, convent,
monastery, farm tabor camp, or other similar use. (See FED.)
Congregate Living (Dormitory Style Housing): INnen tive (5) or:mare unrelated persons
live togetheras a single nousekeea:ng unit.
^ 0°.010 P tinitte i Usps In Residential on s
Permitted Uses In Residential Zones
Use
Uses RR1 RR2
Categories
Single -Family P P
Dwelling Detached
RESIDENTIAL
Single -Family
Dwelling Attached
L DR1 I
LDR2I LDR3 I MDP,1 I MDR2 I HDR1
H DR2
P&Z Administrator Parkinson concluded that Planning and Zoning staff would make amendments
to Ordinance No 1200 City of Rexburg Development Code as discussed and present the amended
ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commissioners for recommendation and then to the City Council
for consideration.
Work Meeting Adjournment 6:22 P.M.
6:3o P.M.
Council Member Reeser said the prayer.
Council Member E. Erickson led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Johnson, Council Member Chambers, Council Member C.
Erickson, Council Member E. Erickson, Council Member Reeser, Council President Walker
and Mayor Merrill.
Public Comment: Items not on the agenda; limit of 3 minutes; issues may be considered for
discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful.
Staff Reports:
A. Public Works: - Keith Davidson
1. Surplus 2 Johnston Street Sweepers - Action Item
Public Works Director Davidson presented a request for the approval of surplus items. He
explained that the topic had been discussed at the previous City Council meeting, but it had not been
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officially placed on the agenda at that time. The items in question are two street sweepers that the city
no longer uses and have not been used for several years. He requested that these sweepers be declared
surplus.
Mayor Merrill asked if the sweepers were operational. Public Works Director Davidson responded
that they were only partially functional. He noted that the back engine on one of the sweepers no longer
runs, and the hydraulics on the other were completely inoperable. He indicated that the machines were
essentially "fixer -uppers" that someone might be interested in purchasing at a low cost.
Council Member C. Erickson moved to approve the Surplus of two Johnston Street Sweepers;
Council President Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
2. Approval for Well #1 Pump Rebuild Bid -Action Item
Those voting nay
none
Public Works Director Davidson explained that the well had worn out over time and required
reconstruction. He stated that the city had received three bids for the project, with Agricultural Services
submitting the lowest bid at $86,172.88. He requested approval from the City Council to award the
project to Agricultural Services.
Mayor Merrill confirmed that Agricultural Services was based out of Blackfoot and has been in
business for a long time. Council Member C. Erickson asked for the location of the well. Public Works
Director Davidson stated that Well 1 is situated near the blue reservoir off of 5th South and end East,
where both Well #1 and Well #6 are located. Mayor Merrill acknowledged that this was likely one of the
city's oldest wells.
Council Member E. Erickson moved to approve the low bid of $86,172.88 from Agricultural
Services, Inc. for Well #1 Pump Rebuild; Council Member Chambers seconded the motion; Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Mayor's Business:
Those voting nay
none
Mayor Merrill reported that it has been a busy week, particularly for the Parks Department. He
explained that the department had fallen behind on regular maintenance tasks due to their ongoing
efforts to install a new main irrigation line at Porter Park. This project was the reason the grass on the
west side of the park appeared dry. Although the work was nearly complete, the team had encountered
setbacks while locating wires that had become buried or lost over time.
Mayor Merrill explained that once the Porter Park project was finished, the Parks Department hoped
to address other areas around town where the grass had begun to dry out, such as the strip along Main
Street. To assist with the backlog, the city organized an "all -hands -on -deck" workday, a practice
occasionally used during the summer. City employees, including those from City Hall, volunteered an
hour or two to help with priority projects. That day, the team completed the remaining work on the
retaining wall at Smith Park. The Streets Department had previously dug out the area behind the wall,
and gravel was added to reduce soil pressure and prevent future movement. Mayor Merrill noted that
the wall had begun to shift again, but with the new improvements, it is now stabilized.
Mayor Merrill also mentioned upcoming work at Rexburg Rapids, where tall Arborvitae plants were
scheduled to be planted within the next day or two. Mayor Merrill praised city staff for their teamwork
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and willingness to step outside their usual roles to assist other departments. He specifically thanked
City Attorney Rammell for helping clean up around Rexburg Rapids and acknowledged Public Works
Director Davidson and his team for contributing to the wall repair at Smith Park.
Council President Walker asked when the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Smith Park would
begin. Mayor Merrill stated that progress had stalled due to difficulty getting the contractor responsible
for resurfacing the courts to respond. Although the site was ready, the contractor had not provided a
firm date for completing the work. The contractor was recommended by the school district, who had
previously had a positive experience with them. Mayor Merrill noted that the delay contributed to the
cancellation of a pickleball tournament the previous weekend. However, a broken sign-up link on the
website was the primary cause of the low registration numbers. The issue has since been fixed, and a
new tournament was scheduled for the upcoming weekend. Mayor Merrill assured the City Council that
city staff would continue reaching out to the contractor to expedite the court resurfacing work.
Item of Consideration: NONE
Calendared Bills:
A. Tabled Items:
it. Approval for budget adjustment in Mayor/City Council Department to book artist for
Stadium 25o Event - Action Item
B. Second Reading: Those items which have been first read:
1. Ordinance No 1332 Annexation of 1036 McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg #25-
00318 — Alan Parkinson - Action Item
ORDINANCE NO. 1332
Annexing i036 McJon Ln in the Impact Area for the City of Rexburg into the City of
Rexburg, Madison, Idaho
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO;
DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF REXBURG,
IDAHO; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Proposed Annexation into City of Rexburg
1036 McJon Ln
Council Member Chambers moved to approve Ordinance No 1332 Annexation of 1036
McJon Ln into the City of Rexburg and consider second read; Council Member Johnson seconded
the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Those voting nay
none
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C. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: NONE
Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items which require formal City Council
action, however, they are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council
members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion
in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the City Council's agenda packet
regarding these items.
A. Minutes from June 25, 2025, Meeting
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council President Walker moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the
minutes and city bills; Council Member C. Erickson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked
for a vote:
Those voting aye Those votingnay
Council Member Johnson none
Council Member Chambers
Council Member C. Erickson
Council Member E. Erickson
Council Member Reeser
Council President Walker
The motion carried.
Council President Walker provided an update regarding the upcoming parade. He informed the
City Council that participants could begin arriving at the staging area any time after 8:15 a.m., with the
parade scheduled to begin at io:oo a.m. He noted that parade entries were organized into color -coded
zones, and the City Council group had been assigned to the green zone. Their position in the lineup was
number 9 out of approximately 98 entries, placing them toward the front of the parade.
Mayor Merrill reported that during a recent Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, he requested that
the pace of the parade be slowed down. He explained that the previous year's parade progressed too
quickly, which resulted in some participants struggling to keep up and large gaps forming between
groups. The Chamber of Commerce staff acknowledged the concern and agreed to adjust the pace for
this year's event.
Council President Walker added that performing groups will be given the opportunity to stop and
perform for 30 seconds at each intersection, a measure expected to contribute to a more controlled and
steadier pace throughout the parade.
Discussion regarding the bead distribution protocol: The City Council discussed safety
protocols regarding the distribution of beaded necklaces at the parade. Mayor Merrill clarified that
participants should not throw the necklaces from moving vehicles unless they first pull over to the side.
He recommended a method to encourage children to remain behind the safety line —advising
participants to throw necklaces over the heads of any children who crossed the line, while instructing
them to return to the designated safe area. This practice had been effective in the past and was
emphasized to maintain safety standards.
Staging and Attire: Council President Walker confirmed that vehicle staging would occur at the
same location as the previous year —behind the junior high school in the bus lane area. The
Councilmembers were reminded to wear their City of Rexburg red shirts for the parade and to bring
their assigned name placards for cart decoration.
Adjournment 6:46 P.M.
PROVED:
Je ry Me 11, ayor
Attest:
Mar'anna Gonzalez, City D[—eputy`Clerk
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