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Module 2: Development Standards

Public Review Draft

The second Module of the Lafayette Land Use Code focuses on updates to the City's development standards. This draft contains a combination of new content and content from existing Chapter 26: Development and Zoning that was revised and formatted for the new Land Use Code (LUC). Throughout the draft there are footnotes that describe the source section, significant changes, or commentary for many of the provisions that originated from the current Land Use Code.

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DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 5:27PM on page 107

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45 feet seems large

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 5:26PM on page 106

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Item (4) seems like a very dated way of thinking about local residential streets.

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 5:10PM on page 77

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Might this be used to skirt limitations on size? Could find ourselves with some very large awnings.

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 5:03PM on page 70

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"lamp coverings that are fully shielded." Possible to do full cut off for bollards, etc.

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 5:02PM on page 69

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Can there be further constraints on footcandle levels at night, to allow for safety & security only? All modern lighting can be easily put on a timer for further control.

OldTownTW Jun 11 2025 at 4:31PM on page 133

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I suggest using "Floor, Habitable" as the metric that defines the maximum residential and other structures are allowed. By using "Floor Area" (which measures to the outside of walls) thicker wall assemblies that are more energy efficient (more insulation) would be discouraged. Alternatively a "Floor Area Bonus" could be provided to high performance or super insulated buildings. Additionally high performance and low energy building could be encouraged by allowing more "Floor, Habitable" to building which certify as Passive House.

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 4:26PM on page 45

Isn't this somewhat scale dependent? Might not be possible to have 2 access points on a single lot -? Since this is supposed to cover individual sites.

OldTownTW Jun 11 2025 at 4:16PM on page 116

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I think it would help to clarify this exemption. What does the code mean by fully? Often concrete walls are 8" above grade and the main floor is framed on top of a sill plate. Most normal basement would not meet "fully". Is this the intent?

DThomas Jun 11 2025 at 9:43AM on page 43

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Do we have a graphic or three to illustrate why this is important?

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:21PM on page 66

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How is "safe travel of bicycles to and from the site" determined? Seems like a piece of code that is easily bent one way or the other depending on the project, applicant, director at the time. Also, why would bicycle parking be reduced if it potentially "unsafe", that just perpetuates less ridership and inherently less awareness and visibility of the bikers who determine to 'tough it out' on "unsafe" routes. The site should be designed for bicycle safety. Are there examples of this playing out that the staff and consultants can elaborate on?

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:19PM on page 65

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This is awesome

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:19PM on page 65

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Not sure what language this would be, but I am finding more frequently that e-bikes are too large for most common bike racks, or especially the more artsy kind. Maybe the city can look into promoting racks that are more usable and easier for both regular and e-bikes?

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:17PM on page 64

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Found them!

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:16PM on page 58

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What criteria is used to determine (A) that it is to reduce adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood? Many would argue the increased parking itself is the adverse impact. Any public aspect? Added as a note to Site Plan or Subdivision approval?

For B, would that not be similar and potentially handled through a Variance?

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:15PM on page 58

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For most non-residential uses, and multi-family residential, bicycle parking should be a requirement, not just an incentive to reduce parking limits. We need more bike parking around town, and the more commonplace and frequent it is, the more it fixes the parking problem as well.

If I'm missing a bicycle requirement somewhere, then sorry

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:12PM on page 51

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If for elementary school it is 1 per classroom, presumably there will be one teacher per classroom, and then there will be admin/office type employees as well. Where would they park? What about other visitors to the school?

Additionally, maybe I missed it, but is there a required bicycle parking table for uses as well?

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:11PM on page 51

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Is there any discussion of parking at open space trailheads? Or is this just covered through the city's design of future projects? Obviously walking and biking to/through is great, but some folks do want/need to drive to the trailhead for ease.

ZacharyMLafayette Jun 10 2025 at 7:08PM on page 50

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I am all for reducing parking minimums. One question I have, are we going to be altering the subdivision standards in a way that promotes/requires more on-street parking so that way we don't end up with cramped new neighborhoods with not enough parking? How many acres are there left around Lafeyette for development? How do you see this also giving existing neighborhoods a bit of breathing room for opportunities for small scale redevelopment?

Frank Phillips Jun 10 2025 at 1:18PM on page 140

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I thought the difference between Mobile and Manufactured was the date of construction. Do are existing parks not contain both types?

Frank Phillips Jun 10 2025 at 1:11PM on page 129

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Is our HPB so designated?

Frank Phillips Jun 10 2025 at 1:06PM on page 117

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Bee Keeping?

Frank Phillips Jun 10 2025 at 1:04PM on page 116

Does planning review this on the landscaping plan taking into account vegetation at maturity?

Frank Phillips Jun 10 2025 at 12:39PM on page 100

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What would be an example of this?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 2:12PM on page 55

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We have talked about changing this before. Need to review

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 2:08PM on page 51

History museum does not have this today

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 2:07PM on page 50

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If there are three bedrooms that would a total of 5 off street parking?
Do we have this anywhere today?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 2:03PM on page 50

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How is this defined? Would a covered garage or driveway fulfill this requirement?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 1:55PM on page 43

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why?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 1:54PM on page 43

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Why?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 1:46PM on page 39

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Is this sufficient for Wildlife habitat? Should be 100ft?

Frank Phillips Jun 9 2025 at 1:43PM on page 37

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Have we reviewed for any compliance issues?

Dahvi Wilson May 9 2025 at 12:38PM on page 42

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I think this should be "if" rather than "of"?

Dahvi Wilson May 9 2025 at 12:34PM on page 23

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I know there have been some strong feelings about this one, and I wonder if it applies to all scales of solar projects, or only smaller-scale/commercial scale projects. Worth getting more specific here? Or at least talking through this?
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