Placement: First Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-52, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 158, Zoning Code, by Amending Section 158.225 - Outdoor Sales and Special Events (P26-042)
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Submitted By: Marissa Da Breo-Latchman, Environmental Planner II
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This application is a city-initiated text amendment to amend the Zoning Code (Section 158.225) of the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances. The text amendment will retitle Section 158.225 from “Outdoor Sales and Special Events to “Temporary Outdoor Sales and Events”, include definitions for “Temporary Outdoor Sales” and “Temporary Outdoor Events”, remove the application and permitting process details from the section, and allow for those details to be established in a separate policy.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board at their May 5th meeting.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the ordinance.
2. Move that the Council deny the ordinance and provide direction.
Background: This amendment will retitle Section 158.225 and provide definitions for the type of events covered. The primary intent of the amendment is to streamline the application process and make it more efficient for applicants. The proposed changes apply to temporary events and sales held on private property zoned commercial, institutional and PUD. Applications for outdoor sales and events are processed through the Neighborhood Services Division. Events on City-owned parcels are coordinated through the Special Events Division.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Business Impact Statement: Yes
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Staff Report. 3. Exhibit 1, 4. Staff Presentation.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26071-05
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by KeAndrea Davis, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.