City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date:  August 16, 2005

Item No.:         9

Recommendation:  That the Council consider Ordinance No. 2365 amending sections 17.1305, 17.1306, 17.1307, 17.1308, and 17.1310 of the municipal code regarding the side yard setbacks for residential buildings with side entry garages.

Background:  City staff is requesting a zoning text amendment that will change the way the City measures side yard setbacks for side entry garages.  Currently the measurement is taken from a line that is perpendicular to the lot line.  The new ordinance would measure this setback from a line perpendicular to the garage door opening that is closest to the side lot line. The new ordinance text would impact all single family and duplex residential zoning districts and reads as follows:

“For structures with a side-entry garage, the setback shall be not less than twenty-seven (27) feet in width as measured along a line perpendicular from and starting at the closest point on a garage door opening to the side lot line.”

The Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed amendment, and has recommended that it be approved.

Fiscal Impact:  There is no fiscal impact associated with this change. 

Prepared by: Doug Seymour, AICP Director of Community Development

Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk