Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving Proposed Amendment of Section 7500, Open Storage and Screening Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to Prohibit Outside Storage or Display in C-1 Zoning, Require Outside Storage or Display in C-3, I-1 and I-2 Zoning to be on a Gravel, Asphalt or Concrete Surface when within 30’ of the Street Right-of-Way or not Screened by an Opaque Fence (OA#15-014)
Requested Action
To consider the subject ordinance amendment.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 19, 2015 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. Commissioner Polozola was absent.
Description/History
The City Council initiated the proposed amendment and directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to forward a recommendation. The proposed amendments will:
- Prohibit outside storage or display in the C-1, Neighborhood Business District, which is designed to be adjacent or close to neighborhoods of single family homes.
- Adopt new regulations to state: “Open storage or display in the C-3, I-l and I-2 Districts shall be placed on a gravel, asphalt or concrete surface or other surface approved by the Director of Planning and not on natural ground unless it is located more than thirty (30) feet from any street right-of-way or screened by an eight (8) foot opaque fence. Such surface shall be maintained in good condition and free of weeds or debris.”
The new regulations will apply to existing outside storage or display.
Prepared By
Felix Wong, Director of Plannning
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