Amador County – The Ione Planning Commission will host a workshop 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall to review its draft Zoning Code update. Staff will request direction on changes to the draft, to be revised and brought back for a public hearing March 10th. City Planner Christopher Jordan in a report said “Zoning Code is a regulatory document that development must comply with, including specific, enforceable standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, minimum building setback, and a list of allowable uses.” Ione’s Zoning Code dates back to 1958 and has been amended in 1984, 1994, 2000 and 2003 “but appears to have never been comprehensively updated since its initial composition.” The zoning code update was initiated last June by the City Council and changes will be phased in, “the most critical items being addressed now, while other items will wait until a later date as funding becomes available,” Jordan said. Items to immediately address in Zoning include Code Structure & Finding, a Sign Ordinance and Historical Regulations for Main Street. Jordan said Code Structure & Finding will “enhance the structure and format of the Zoning Code to improve ease of use. The enhanced code would be used as the ‘backbone’ for any future edits.” It “will also include the development of a Specific Plan process for future new developments, consistency with specific state laws, and an updating of the findings for the various permit types to ensure that all permits have findings.” Jordan said Sign Ordinance regulations “will focus on standards for commercial property, particularly in the Downtown area, but will also address signage for home occupations and off-premise signs.” Historical Regulations for Main Street will “prepare amendments for historical issues for Main Street and some surrounding areas by addressing architectural consistency, façade enhancements, and compatibility with the existing environment.” Jordan and city staff conducted a series of study sessions with the City Council and Planning Commission to discuss topics for the update. Story by Jim Reece
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Amador County – The Ione Planning Commission will host a workshop 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall to review its draft Zoning Code update. Staff will request direction on changes to the draft, to be revised and brought back for a public hearing March 10th. City Planner Christopher Jordan in a report said “Zoning Code is a regulatory document that development must comply with, including specific, enforceable standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, minimum building setback, and a list of allowable uses.” Ione’s Zoning Code dates back to 1958 and has been amended in 1984, 1994, 2000 and 2003 “but appears to have never been comprehensively updated since its initial composition.” The zoning code update was initiated last June by the City Council and changes will be phased in, “the most critical items being addressed now, while other items will wait until a later date as funding becomes available,” Jordan said. Items to immediately address in Zoning include Code Structure & Finding, a Sign Ordinance and Historical Regulations for Main Street. Jordan said Code Structure & Finding will “enhance the structure and format of the Zoning Code to improve ease of use. The enhanced code would be used as the ‘backbone’ for any future edits.” It “will also include the development of a Specific Plan process for future new developments, consistency with specific state laws, and an updating of the findings for the various permit types to ensure that all permits have findings.” Jordan said Sign Ordinance regulations “will focus on standards for commercial property, particularly in the Downtown area, but will also address signage for home occupations and off-premise signs.” Historical Regulations for Main Street will “prepare amendments for historical issues for Main Street and some surrounding areas by addressing architectural consistency, façade enhancements, and compatibility with the existing environment.” Jordan and city staff conducted a series of study sessions with the City Council and Planning Commission to discuss topics for the update. Story by Jim Reece
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