Title
PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERING
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Enhance public safety & emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Currently, the City's municipal code does not address severe weather shelters. City staff developed a proposed code to address such. The Ad Hoc Committee on Zoning for Emergency Shelters reviewed the draft at their December 12 meeting. After discussing the draft and hearing comments from the public, the committee directed staff to make some modifications and then decided to recommend approval of the proposed code. The proposed "Chapter 7.30 Severe Weather Sheltering" as modified by the committee is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for Council review and approval
STAFF CONTACT:
Steve Langdon, Planning Manager
Jim McNamara, City Attorney