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Meridian staff outline proposed UDC changes on ADUs, private streets, drive‑throughs and fencing
Summary
City planning staff presented a broad set of proposed Unified Development Code amendments—covering accessory dwelling units, private streets, tiered rules for drive‑throughs, flex space proportions and new fencing rules—and asked council for early feedback before formal public hearings.
City planning staff briefed the Meridian City Council on a package of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments aimed at clarifying accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, expanding limited use of private streets, adopting a tiered approach to drive‑through approvals, refining "flex space" standards and repealing/replacing the city’s fencing code.
The memo and staff presentation framed the package as an informational “heads up” before formal public process: the planning team said it will meet with the UDC focus group, make edits based on council feedback and target public hearings through Planning & Zoning in the coming weeks with an anticipated city docket appearance in early August.
Key ADU points: Staff proposed renaming “secondary dwelling units” to a term tied to attainability and clarified thresholds that distinguish a true ADU (address, service connections and independent habitability) from an accessory addition. Staff said ADUs would be required to hook up to sewer, water, electricity and have garbage service; separate meters are not…
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