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ORDINANCE NO. 3324 ADOPTING A NEW ZONING CODE CHAPTER TO ALLOW FARMERS' MARKETS ON RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENT OR SCHOOL GROUNDS
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
Address quality of place issues
Strengthen economic conditions and create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
During the May 26 regular meeting, the city council considered a planning commission recommendation to adopt a new zoning code chapter that would allow farmers' markets on religious establishment and school grounds in residential areas. The council decided to send the proposal back to the planning commission with directions for the commission to consider expanding the scope of the proposal. Subsequently, on June 9, the City Council heard additional comments from citizens about the proposal and decided to reconsider it.
During a June 16 workshop, following a staff presentation and comments from the public, the council unanimously passed a motion directing the city attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration at their next meeting, to include an emergency clause in order for the proposal to take effect immediately, recognizing that some summer produce is already bing harvested, and that staff and the planning commission still be directed to discuss ways of expanding it so that next year, additional provisions more reflective of the desires of the council can be considered by the council. (Note: the meeting minutes where this motion will appear have not been approved as of this writing.)
Proposed Ordinance No. 3324 is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance Number 3324
STAFF CONTACT:
Jim McNamara, City Attorney
Steve Langdon, Planning Manager