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Staff Report
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Planning and Zoning Staff Report
CASE NUMBER: 25-00575
SUBJECT: Accessory Setbacks, Daycares, Landscaping, Family & Congregate
Living, Parking & Subdivision Names – Development Code
Amendment
APPLICANT: City of Rexburg
PURPOSE: Amendment to Ordinance 1200: Development Code
AUTHORITY: §1.03.010 (A) “The Commission shall have the authority to consider and recommend to
the Council ordinances, amendments thereto, and repeal of ordinances affecting zoning,
planning, and building within the City of Rexburg”
Information to consider with this request:
1. Accessory Side Setbacks:
Added setback requirements for midsize sheds.
2. Daycares:
Added definitions for Commercial Daycare Centers, Daycare Facilities, and Family
Home Daycares to better align with state definitions.
Updated Permitted Use table with new Daycare terminology.
Clarified Home Occupation and Home Business requirements and provided
additional examples.
3. Landscaping:
Modified or added definitions for Landscaping, Pervious Surface and Screening.
Reorganized Screening and Landscaping, simplified landscaping requirements.
Added flexibility in landscaping when overhead powerlines exist and along the
Highway 20 Corridor for commercial uses with a front yard display.
Standardized buffer width and landscaping requirements.
4. Family & Congregate Living:
Updated the definition of family and added a definition for Congregate Living.
Added Congregate Living to the Permitted Uses Table
5. Parking:
Reorganized, simplified and solved conflicting sections.
Added Visitor and/or Employee Parking requirements to certain uses.
Clarified parking space and drive aisle dimensions.
Increased the proximity of parking lots to buildings.
6. Subdivision Names:
Refined unique name requirements for streets and subdivisions.
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Staff asks that the P&Z Commission consider recommending to City Council the approval of the
Fences & Billboards - Development Code Amendments.
Applicable Laws and Codes
State Statutes: §67-6512, §67-8003
City of Rexburg Ordinance 1200 Development Code
Decision Options
The Planning & Zoning Commission may recommend Approval of the application, recommend
Approval with Conditions or Modifications, or recommend Denial of the application.
Attachments
1. Staff Report
2. Permit Application Summary (PA SUMMARY)
3. Staff Review Summary
4. Staff Approval Summary
5. Hearing Publication Mailing
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Permit Application
Summary
(PA Summary)
Application
Summary
Application Number: 25-00575
LU-OA - Ordinance Amendment
Received Date: 06/12/2025 Daycare, Landscaping, Parking, Plat Names, Family - Development Code Amendment
Address:
Property Information
People Information
Applicant - City of Rexburg
Rexburg,
Application Information
Detail Description Quantity Value
Development Code ChangeOrdinance or Development Code Change
Amendatory language
Daycares, Landscaping, Permitted Uses, Parking, Subdivisions, Family. See attached proposed amendments.
Please describe the purpose/reason for the request
To update and simplify the code
Cumulative effects of amendment
Daycares, Landscaping, Permitted Uses, Parking, Subdivisions, Family. See attached proposed amendments.
Additional Comments
Fee Information
Fee Code & Description Amount
Payment Information
Payment AmountTender Type Reference InfoPayment Date
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Staff Review
Summary
City Staff
Review Summary
Application Status: Review Application Number: 25-00575
Ordinance Amendment
Applicant Details
Daycare, Landscaping, Parking, Plat Names, Family - Development Code Amendment
Application Reviewed Date: 07/08/2025
Applicant: City of Rexburg
Address:
Property Owner(s)
Property Details
PROPERTY ID LOCATION
Parcel Size :
Authority
§ 6.13 (E) "The Commission may recommend that the amendment be
granted as requested, that it be modified, or that it be denied"
City Staff Reviews
Completed 07/21/2025--- GIS Ordinance Amendment Review
Completed 07/14/2025--- Planning & Zoning Ordinance Amendment Review
Completed 07/25/2025--- Public Works Ordinance Amendment Review
Completed 07/18/2025--- Building Ordinance Amendment Review
Completed 07/14/2025--- Fire Ordinance Amendment Review
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Staff Approval
Summary
Case Comments
Summary
Status: NOTICE
25-00575 - Ordinance Amendment
Daycare, Landscaping, Parking, Plat Names, Family - Development Code
Application Details Application Date: June 12, 2025
, Rexburg, , Applicant: City of Rexburg
Workflow (Reviews & Inspections)
07/08/2025ACCEPTEDApplication Complete (Katie Saurey)
Not ApplicableIs the owner information filled out on the application?
DigitalIs the applicant information filled out on the application?
Not ApplicableIs the Affadavit of Legal Interest form filled out and notarized?
Not ApplicableIs a legal description provided of overall area?
YesHas the "PA-Application Report" been saved to the Laserfiche folder?
Not ApplicableHas the address been updated with valid parcel number and XY coordinates?
YesIs the data group information accurate and clear? If not, has the applicant bee
Not ApplicableWere plans submitted at time of application?
YesHas the Laserfiche WebLink folder been linked in the comments?
YesVerify Case contact information (Applicant, Engineer, & Architect)
Not ApplicableIs Proof of Ownership required? (LLC)
Not Applicable(PLAT Only) Have Landscape Plans been submitted?
Not Applicable(PLAT Only) Have CC&Rs been submitted?
Not ApplicableHas a SURVEY from a Professional Surveyor been submitted? (Lot Line Changes)
06/12/2025COMPLETEDItem placed on agenda for Strategic Development mtg. (Katie Saurey)
06/12/2025COMPLETEDItem to be Discussed at next Strategic Development Mtg (Katie Saurey)
07/08/2025N/AFee Paid (Katie Saurey)
07/21/2025APPROVED--- GIS Ordinance Amendment Review (Cole Hibbard)
07/14/2025APPROVED--- Planning & Zoning Ordinance Amendment Review (Alan Parkinson)
07/25/2025APPROVED--- Public Works Ordinance Amendment Review (Keith Davidson)
07/18/2025APPROVED--- Building Ordinance Amendment Review (Bret Stoddard)
07/14/2025APPROVED--- Fire Ordinance Amendment Review (Stan Crittenden)
07/25/2025APPROVED(All Reviews Completed) Staff Review Summary sent to Applicant (Katie Saure
NOT COMPLETEDStaff Report ()
07/25/2025NOTICE-CMPPLANNING & ZONING HEARING NOTICE (Katie Saurey)
YesHas a Hearing Publication Form been sent to GIS & City Clerk?
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk Writes Notice ()
08/12/2025COMPLETEDCheck Newspaper Notice for Publication (Katie Saurey)
Published August 5, 2025 & August 12, 2025
YesTitle of Notice Correct?
YesDoes the action match the intention of application?
Not ApplicableDoes the map match the legal description?
YesAre the dates on the notice correct?
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk sends Notice to Newspaper ()
Report Date: 08/13/2025 2:31 pm Page 1 of 2
Case Comments Summary
Status: NOTICE
25-00575 - Ordinance Amendment
Daycare, Landscaping, Parking, Plat Names, Family - Development Code
Workflow (Reviews & Inspections)
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk Posting of Notice ()
NOT COMPLETEDDocuments sent to P&Z Commission & Applicant ()
NOT COMPLETEDSet Agenda and Send to P&Z Commission ()
NOT COMPLETEDP&Z COMMISSIONER (action) - MEETING ()
NOT COMPLETEDFindings of Fact/Reason for Decision Completed & Added to File ()
NOT COMPLETEDItem Placed on City Council Agenda ()
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk prepares Docs for City Council ()
NOT COMPLETEDCITY COUNCIL (action) - MEETING ()
NOT COMPLETEDOrdinance or Resolution Prep ()
NOT COMPLETEDReason for Decision - City Council Update ()
NOT COMPLETEDRecord Document(s) with Madison County ()
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk publishes Ordinance Summary in newspaper ()
NOT COMPLETEDCity Clerk files recorded Ordinance/Resolution ()
NOT COMPLETEDNotify GIS of Ordinance Approval/Denial ()
NOT COMPLETEDIssued/Final ()
Case Comments
06/12/2025 [Permit Documents|https://laserfiche.rexburg.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=673336]|| [Public Hearing
Notice |https://laserfiche.rexburg.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=676691]
06/12/2025 Strategic Meetings:
Landscaping - May 23, 2024, July 25, 2024, February 20, 2025
Daycare - August 27, 2024
Family/Parking - March 10, 2025, March 21, 2025
06/12/2025 Joint Work Meetings (P&Z and City Council): May 21, 2025, July 2, 2025
Report Date: 08/13/2025 2:31 pm Page 2 of 2
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Hearing
Publication &
Mailing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
FOR THE CITY OF REXBURG
Public Hearing: August 21, 2025, at 6:30 pm to be held before the Rexburg Planning and Zoning
Commission at 35 N 1st E, Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho (25 00575) to amend the current
DEVELOPMENT CODE (Ordinance 1200) for the City of Rexburg.
It is proposed to amend the current DEVELOPMENT CODE concerning substantive and
non-substantive items in regard to setbacks, daycares, landscaping, parking,
family/congregate living, and plat names. All proposed modifications to the
DEVELOPMENT CODE may be reviewed at the offices of Planning and Zoning or the
City Clerk’s office. The proposed substantive changes amending Development Code
Ordinance No.1200 (by section) are delineated below:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE ORDINANCE
NO. 1200
Amend 1.04.030 Conditional Use Permits
Amend Chapter 2 Definitions
Amend 3.02.060 Accessory Buildings (All Zones)
Amend 3.02.090 Screening and Landscaping
Amend Chapter 3.4 Parking Standards for All Zones
Amend 3.08.010 Permitted Uses in Residential Zones
Amend 3.08.020 Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones
Amend 3.08.030 Permitted Uses in Other Zones
Amend 4.00.040 Home Occupation
Amend 4.00.060 Parking in Residential Zones
Repeal 4.02.110 Parking, Loading and Access (RR2)
Repeal 6.00.080 Parking Lot Orientation (Commercial)
Repeal 6.01.100 Parking, Loading, and Access (CBC)
Amend 9.01.040 Reduction in Parking for Dormitory (PED)
Repeal 9.01.080 Changes in Ration (PED)
Amend 10.03.020 Subdivision Submittal
Amend 10.05.010 Plat Data
Amend 10.08.040 Street Names
Add 10.08.060 Subdivision Names
Amend 10.09.020 Condominium
At such hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear all persons and all objections and
recommendations relative to such proposed permits. The City Clerk will also accept written
comments at City Hall or email clerk@rexburg.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025. This
notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 67-6508, 67-6509 and 67-6511 Idaho Code, and
all amendments thereof.
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