HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. O15-05 ORDINANCE NO. 015-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.16.020 OF THE
LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE CITY'S
RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY ZONING ORDINANCE
WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying and
updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to remain
in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Residential Multi Family Zoning ordinance allows for high density
housing that does not promote Laurel's small town character; and
WHEREAS, the Laurel City-County Planning Board reviewed the zoning change and recommends it
be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Laurel City-County Planning Board conducted a public hearing on June 4, 2015 at
which no one protested such change; and
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendment to the existing
Chapter 17.16.020 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for their full
approval.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Laurel, Montana, that Title 17 is
hereby amended, modified and adopted as follows:
Table 17.16.020
Zoning Requirements RMF
Minimum lot area per
dwelling unit in square feet
one unit 6000
two units 7500 7750
three units 8500 9500
four units 10000 11250
five units 4-1600 13000
six units or more Add X500-2,500 each additional unit
Maximum height for all
buildings NA 40
Maximum lot coverage
(percentage) 55-45
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This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and
approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on July 7, 2015, by
Council Mcmber Poehls
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PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 21st day of July, 2015,
upon motion of Council Member Poehis
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21"day of July, 2015.
CITY OF LAUREL
Mark A. Mace,Mayor I
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Shirley Ewan, CYerk/Treasurer
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S ainter, Civil City Attorney
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