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Council adopts most UDC text amendments but defers accessory‑dwelling and drive‑through changes; lowers flex‑space office minimums
Summary
The council approved a broad package of Unified Development Code updates, including new fence and private‑street rules and limits on appurtenances, and specifically amended flex‑space rules to lower the minimum office/showroom requirement; accessory‑dwelling unit (ADU) and drive‑through changes were deferred for further refinement.
Meridian — The Meridian City Council voted Aug. 12 to adopt most of a wide-ranging update to the city’s Unified Development Code but postponed final action on two high‑profile topics: accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and new rules for restaurant drive‑throughs.
At the meeting staff presented a bundled UDC text amendment (file ZOA2025‑0001) that included updated definitions, a rewritten fence code, clarified addressing rules, new private‑street standards and changes intended to make flex buildings (small industrial/warehouse with office/showroom) easier to use.
After public comment and staff discussion, the council amended the flex‑space minimums and approved the package with those changes while excluding ADU and…
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