TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Kelly Olivera - Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director
FROM: Will Deaton, AICP - Planning and Zoning Manager
Craig Harmon, CZO - Senior Planner
DATE: May 6, 2024
RE:
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Storage or Parking of Heavy Trucks, Trailers and Recreation Equipment Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
Goal 2: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 2.4 - Sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth
Goal 3: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
* Objective 3.2 - Manage the City's future growth and strategic land use
Executive Summary:
At the April 1, 2024 Council Work-Session, Councilman Thompson put forward a council agenda item request for changes to Chapter 30 of the City Code of Ordinances for the Storage or Parking of Heavy Trucks, Trailers and Recreation Equipment.
Background:
According to the City Council Agenda Item Request submitted by Councilman Thompson, this proposal is an effort to get large vehicles (buses) off private (residential) property because, according to Councilman Thompson, these types of uses may create decreasing property values and can be a nuisance for the community.
Issues/Analysis:
If the City Council directs staff to pursue any of the options below that would require a text amendment, the first step is to bring the proposed amendment before the City's Planning Commission for their recommendation. Their recommendation would follow City policies and State Statutes as shown below. The Commission is an integral part of any text amendment process to Chapter 30. Please note that any text amendment creates a citywide impact, and no decision/position has been made regarding the potential impact (i.e. vesting/amortization) on existing personal property that is listed on the ...
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