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Conduct a public hearing and consider the request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to Home Occupation; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
This "City-initiated" request pertains to a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ("CZO"), specifically entailing the addition of new special performance standards under Section 2.5 for "Home Occupation." Currently, home occupation is categorized under Section 2 (Use Table) of the CZO and defined within Article 7 of the CZO.
The matter of home occupation uses potentially violating the City's Code of Ordinance ("Code") has been under discussion with the Code Enforcement Department since October 2022. The Code Enforcement Department has presented this issue to the City Council in previous study session meetings. After consultation with the City Attorney's office, it was determined that addressing and regulating home occupation is best suited for inclusion within the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) under Chapter 94 rather than the Business Code, Chapter 26.
Moreover, staff provided a briefing to the Planning and Zoning Commission during the February 26, 2024, study session regarding this proposed amendment, seeking any potential feedback. It is important to note that Section 6.3 of the CZO outlines the process for text amendments, including the addition of special performance standards for a particular use. Throughout this process, both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council will assess the nature of the proposed special performance standards and their compatibility with the current definition of the use and the City's zoning districts.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the proposed CZO amendment, which introduces a new definition and special performance standards for Home Occupation.
ACTIONS
1. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3852.
2. I move to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3852, with modifications...
3. I move to recomm...
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