ORDINANCE NO. 2023-10-02-01  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE. ASHLAND ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2022, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE1 11, CHAPTER 52, CODE OF ALABAMA, 1975, AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID  AMENDMENT  WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Ashland, Alabama ("City Council") adopted az zoning ordinance on May 2, 2022 by virtue of Ordinance No. 2022-05-02-01, which was thereafter amended with respect to certain property in the City (the "2022 Ashland Zoning  Ordinance");  WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Ashland has recommended amending the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance, and more specifically, Article V, Section 7.5, to permit, subject to certain limitations, single-family dwelling units exceeding a minimum gross floor area of three hundred and eighty (380) square feet in the R-2 Multi-Family Residential  District;  WHEREAS, the City Council believes amendment will be beneficial for the City and consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and such an amendment is permitted by Title 11, BEITORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASHLAND, ALABAMA. AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Article V, Section 7.5, of the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to permit, subject to certain limitations, single-family dwelling units exceeding a minimum gross floor area of three hundred and eighty (380) square feet ini the R-2 Multi-Family  Chapter 52, oft the Code of Alabama (1975), as amended.  Residential District.  Section 2. That Article V, Section 7.5, oft the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance is hereby  amended toj provide as follows:  7.5 Minimum standards for all dwellings.  A. Minimum Dwelling Unit Gross Floor Area:  a. Single Family Dwellings: Eight hundred fifty (850) square feet for all single- family dwellings, provided, however, that if multiple single-family dwellings are located on a lot and leased individually for residential purposes, the minimum floor area shall be three hundred and eighty (380) square feet per  single-family dwelling unit.  Page 1 of2    b. All Other Dwelling Structures: Seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet per  unit fora all other dwelling structures.  B. Minimum exterior width of dwelling: Fourteen (14) feet.  C. Landscaping: All dwelling sites shalll bel landscaped ina ai manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites ini the area or neighborhood. Ataminimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of  each dwelling.  D. Utility Installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for Section 3. Except as herein amended, the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance, as amended, Section 4. That this amendment of the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance shall be effective upon its due adoption and publication, at which point the 2022 Ashland Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, shall  permanent residential utility service.  shall remain in full force and effect.  be effective.  ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the  of Doohew  2023.  arh  CITY OF ASHLAND, ALABAMA EA  Mayor  ATTEST:  Chela (Uyur CHELSEY WYNN, Ashland lity Clerk  Page 2of2    STATE OF ALABAMA ) COUNTY OF CLAY  )  CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION  Ihereby certify the attached ordinance, Ordinance No. 2023- 10-2-D1 was passed and adopted on the araye of Ouober, 2023, and published by posting at the following  locations on the gd day of Duoloey, 2023, at R o'clock p.m.:  1. Ashland City Hall (Mayor'soffice); 2. Ashland Public Library; Ashland Post Office; 4. the Clay County Courthouse; and  3.  5. City of Ashland website ntps/www.ctyotashlandal.com), All notices will remain posted for not less than thirty (30) days after posting.  CERTIFIED this 3ud day of Ochober ,2023.  CITY OF ASHLAND, ALABAMA  Chulo! CHELSEY WYNN City Clerk/Administrator  Nn