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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 1515 ORDINANCE NO. 1515 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005, RELATING TO THE GB, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.1 03 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: ~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS. AUTO AND TRUCK SALES LOT, USED: Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling secondhand passenger cars or trucks, and the storing of such vehicles prior to sale. AUTOMOBILE, USED: Any secondhand, previously owned passenger vehicle, car, or truck. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.1 07 (C)( 6) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: ~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: (6). Automobile Sales/Rental. (a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. (b) Outdoor vehicle display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which the use is located. (c) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. (d) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. (e) Outdoor vehicle display shall be within a designated area that is hard- surfaced. (f) Outdoor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (g) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (h) Outdoor vehicle display shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on site below the level required for the principal use. (i) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. (j) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. Is thereby amended to read as follows: ~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: (6). Automobile Sales/Rental, New. (a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. (b) Outdoor vehicle display for used cars shall be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total outdoor display area for a new car dealership. The display area shall be defined as the total number of parking spaces devoted to the sale of vehicles only, not including the required off- street parking spaces needed for the public and employees. (c) Outdoor vehicle display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which the use is located. (d) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. (e) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. (f) Outdoor vehicle display shall be within a designated area that is hard- surfaced. (g) Outdoor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. The storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. (h) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (i) Outdoor vehicle display shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on site below the level required for the principal use. (j) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. (k) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 of the Columbia Heights City Code, IS thereby amended to include the following insertion at Section 9.107 (C) (7): ~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: (7) Automobile Sales/Rental, Used. a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. b) An open-aired used car lot as a stand-alone business is prohibited. c) Used cars may be sold as a stand-alone business if the business IS contained within a building. d) Used cars may not be sold accessory to businesses other than new car dealerships. e) Outdoor vehicle display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which the use is located. f) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. g) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. h) Outdoor vehicle display shall be within a designated area that is hard- surfaced. i) Outdoor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. The storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. j) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. k) Outdoor vehicle display shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on site below the level required for the principal use. 1) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. m) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. **NOTE** The existing subdivision ~ 9.107 (C) (7) and all other subsequent subdivisions: ~ 9.107 (C) (8-42) shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 (E)(3) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: ~ 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (E) GB, General Business (3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in S 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in S 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Government maintenance facility. (b) Arcade. (c) Automobile sales/rental, new and used. (d) Recreational vehicle sales, new or used. (e) Firearms dealer/Shooting range. (1) Hospital. (g) Outdoor sales or display. (h) Outdoor storage. (i) Parking Ramp. (j) Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing. (k) Printing and/or publishing. (1) Consignment/Secondhand store. (m)Club or lodge. (n) Currency exchange. (0) Pawnshop. (p) Drop-in facility. Is thereby amended to read as follows: ~ 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (E) GB, General Business (3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in S 9.1 04, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in S 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Government maintenance facility. (b) Arcade. (c) Automobile sales/rental, new. (d) Automobile sales, used (in building). (e) Recreational vehicle sales, new. (f) Recre ational vehicle sales, used (in building). (g) Firearms dealer/Shooting range. (h) Hospital. (i) Outdoor sales or display. (j) Outdoor storage. (k) Parking Ramp. (1) Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing. (m)Printing and/or publishing. (n) Consignment/Secondhand store. (0) Club or lodge. (p) Currency exchange. (q) Pawnshop. (r) Dro p-in facility. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: October 9, 2006 November 13,2006 November 13,2006 Offered by: Nawrocki Seconded by: Diehm Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary ORDINANCE NO. 1515 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005, RELATING TO THE GB, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is amended to include the following additions: ~ 9.103 Definitions. Auto and Truck Sales Lot, Used: Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling secondhand passenger cars or trucks, and the storing of such vehicles prior to sale. Automobile, Used: Any secondhand, previously owned passenger vehicle, car, or truck. ~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards. (6) Automobile Sales/Rental, New. (a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. (b) Outdoor vehicle display for used cars shall be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total outdoor display area for a new car dealership. The display area shall be defined as the total number of parking spaces devoted to the sale of vehicles only, not including the required off-street parking spaces needed for the public and employees. EBj( c) Outdoor vehicle display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which the use is located. fej(d) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. fEB( e) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. W(t) Outdoor vehicle display shall be within a designated area that is hard-surfaced. (4)(g)Outdoor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. The storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. fg1(h) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (h1(i) Outdoor vehicle display shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on site below the level required for the principal use. W(j) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. @(k)Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum often (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. (7) Automobile Sales/Rental, Used. a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or roadway. b) An open-aired used car lot as a stand-alone business is prohibited. c) Used cars may be sold as a stand-alone business if the business is contained within a building. d) Used cars may not be sold accessory to businesses other than new car dealerships. e) Outdoor vehicle display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a principal structure in the zoning district in which the use is located. f) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. g) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way. h) Outdoor vehicle display shall be within a designated area that is hard- surfaced. i) Outdoor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. The storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. j) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. k) Outdoor vehicle display shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on site below the level required for the principal use. I) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. m) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes. Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors. **NOTE** The subsequent subdivisions: ~ 9.107 (C) (7-42) shall be renumbered ~H'l'Ilrflinolv_ ---~'" ----e-.; . Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 (E) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions. ~ 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (E) GB, General Business (3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for conditional uses in S 9.1 04, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in S 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Government maintenance facility. (b) Arcade. (c) Automobile sales/rental, new and used. (d) Automobile sales, used (in building). ftB( e) Recreational vehicle sales, new or used. (f) Recreational vehicle sales, used (in building). W(g) Firearms dealer/Shooting range. Ef)(h) Hospital. Egj(i) Outdoor sales or display. W(j) Outdoor storage. Et)(k) Parking Ramp. ffi(l) Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing. (k1(m) Printing and/or publishing. El)(n) Consignment/Secondhand store. (-m1( 0) Club or lodge. W(p) Currency exchange. fe1( q) Pawnshop. EP1(r) Drop-in facility. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: October 9, 2006 November 13, 2006 November 13,2006 Offered by: Nawrocki Seconded by: Diehm Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Sec