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# 02_02_2026_lfalcy@ci.moscow.id.us_Duplex thoughts.pdf
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Sent: 
2/2/2026 10:04:00 AM
From: 
Lucy Falcy <lfalcy@ci.moscow.id.us
To: 
"Michael Ray" 
Cc: 
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Importance: Normal
Subject:
Duplex thoughts
Mike, 
Here are some thoughts on the duplex language changes: 
• Do we need a living/family/common room definition? 
• Def. 56- Why are we deleting 'residential rental unit'?  Should subset c also touch on the 6 unrelated allowed 
in certain zones?  Subset c and d seem to be incompatible. 'c' would allow four people (3 related, 1 not 
related) and 'd' would allow an infinite number of people (unlimited related and 1 no related). 
• Def. 61 - consider excluding areas meeting other requirements (e.g. landscaping).
• MCC 4-6-2-A-5-d/e - consider simplifying language to 'residential structure' in language addition. Consider 
limiting depth of tandem parking stacking.
• MCC 4-6-2-E-7 - I assume that it was part of the discussion that led to the change in the residential parking 
standard. I am curious why it didn't go the other way, with townhomes following SFD standards. My vote 
would be for the SFD standards. (which would necessitate changing changes to 4-6-2-E-2)
• Within the existing MCC 4-3-3 Authorized Uses, there is potentially the power for the Zoning Administrator to 
interpret a submitted use (or floorplan) and determine its classification (highlighted yellow, below). The next 
sentence regarding uses not listed could also be potentially slightly tweaked (see underline) to clarify the ZA's 
ability to classify an ambiguous use. Possible language (e.g. underlined below) could be added to further 
clarify the ZA's duty and obligation regarding use determination.  An applicant who disagreed with the ZA 
could, of course, bring the issue before the BoA. If legal agreed, this could be a simple fix, though potentially 
uncomfortable for the ZA.
Sec. 3-3.           Authorized Uses  This Zoning Code is an exclusive zoning ordinance wherein the stated uses 
are the only uses which are permitted in each zoning district.  Those uses not listed as permitted or 
conditionally permitted are not authorized.  The question whether a specific use is encompassed by a listed 
use shall be subject to the Zoning Administrator's or designee’s reasonable discretion.  Further, if a proposed 
use is ambiguous or is not specifically listed within the Land Use Table, the Zoning Administrator or designee 
shall make a determination as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed, based upon 
the most comparable use listed within the table. The Zoning Administrator shall have final authority regarding 
the classification of a use.
Lucy