Broken Arrow Planning Commission
07-11-2024
To: Chairman and Board Members
From: Community Development Department
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Public hearing, consideration, and possible action regarding the proposed modifications to Section 4.1.B (Table 4.1-2: Dimensional and Density Standards- Residential Districts), of the City of Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance
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Modifications to the Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance are proposed in regards to reducing the minimum front setback in the RE (Residential Estate) and RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning districts. The proposed modifications are to Section 4.1.B (Table 4.1-2: Dimensional and Density Standards- Residential Districts), of the City of Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance.
The Zoning Ordinance currently requires a minimum front setback of 35-feet from the front property line in the RE district and a 30-foot minimum setback from the front property line in the RS-1 district. It has come to the attention of Staff that some existing structures do not meet this requirement and therefore create an inconsistency when new structures are required to meet the 35-foot or 30-foot setback. In order to bring existing structures into compliance and preserve the character of areas seeing new construction, Staff is recommending to reduce the minimum front setback from 35-feet and 30-feet to 25-feet in both the RE and RS-1 district. A 25-foot setback is consistent with what is required for RS-2 and RS-3 zoning districts.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance Modifications
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of proposed modifications to Section 4.1.B (Table 4.1-2: Dimensional and Density Standards- Residential Districts), of the City of Broken Arrow Zoning Ordinance, as presented, and an Ordinance be drafted for City Council’s consideration.
Prepared By: Amanda Yamaguchi
Approved By: Rocky Henkel