Title/Name/Summary
Land Development Code Amendment – Allow Outdoor Fireplaces in all Zoning Districts
History
Case Number: 2025-0746
Prepared: 9/12/2025
See attached "Staff Report to the Plan Commission" due to formatting issues.
- Allow Outdoor Fireplaces in all zoning districts, which are currently prohibited in the BIZ General Business and VCD Village Center Zoning Districts.
- Update the Detached Accessory Structure tabled updated to reflect this change.
Outdoor fireplaces are not permitted in the BIZ or VCD Districts in the Land Development Code despite being located at many restaurant patios and residential common areas or courtyards.
This amendment would permit outdoor fireplaces as accessory structures in all zoning districts, subject to being located in the rear yard, except as otherwise permitted for restaurant patios. In addition to complying with location, setback, and safety standards, all outdoor fireplaces are still subject to the International Building Code and International Fire Code regulations.
Non-single-family properties must obtain Appearance Review approval before applying for permits and installing any outdoor fireplace.
Staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated September 12, 2025
And
Staff Recommends that the Plan Commission approve the Land Development Code Amendment as presented in the Staff Report dated September 12, 2025.
Recommended Action/Motion
Regarding Case Number 2025-0746, also known as Land Development Code Amendment - Allow Outdoor Fireplaces in all Zoning Districts, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.