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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1522
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005 RELATING TO THE GB, GENERAL BUSINESS AND CBD, CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to
include the following additions and deletions.
§ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OUTDOOR SALES AND/OR DISPLAY, SEASONAL. The selling or
displaying of retail merchandise outside the principal structure, and on the same lot as
the principal structure. Such sales and/or display may be located in a temporary
structure such as a kiosk, greenhouse or temporary tent. Examples of merchandise to
be sold include agricultural products, fireworks, Christmas trees, and the like.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106(G) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to
include the following additions and deletions:
§ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(G) Temporary uses and structures. The following temporary uses and structures shall be
permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure
complies with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all other
applicable previsions of this article:
(1)Garage sales. Residential garage sales shall be limited to a total of 12 days of
operation per calendar year at any residential location.
(2) Construction sites. Storage of building materials and equipment or temporary
building for construction purposes may be located on the site under construction for the
duration of the construction.
(3) Amusement events. Temporary amusement events, including the placement of
tents for such events, may be allowed as a temporary use for a maximum of 15 days per
calendar year. In residential districts, such temporary amusements shall be located on
public or semi-public property only.
(4) Promotional activities. Promotional activities involving the outdoor sale or
display of merchandise may be allowed as a temporary use in non-residential districts for
a maximum of 30 days per calendar year.
(5) Seasonal agricultural sales. The seasonal outdoor sale of agricultural
products, including but not limited to produce, plants and Christmas trees, may be
permitted use through a licensing
allowed as a conditional use (temporary in nature)
procedure
for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year, provided such use does not
utilize public right-of-way or public property for the sale or display of such items.
(6) Other temporary uses. In addition to the temporary uses and structures listed
above, the Zoning Administrator may allow other temporary uses and structures for a
maximum of 15 days per calendar year, provided the said use or structure is substantially
similar to the uses and structures listed herein.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to
include the following additions and deletions:
§ 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
(E) GB, General Business.
(2) Permitted Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses
are permitted within the GB, General Business District:
(a)Community Center.
(b)Government office.
(c)Government protective service facility.
(d)Public park and/or playground.
(e)Recreational facility, indoor.
(f)Recreational facility, outdoor.
(g)School, vocational or business.
(h)School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(i)Auditorium/place of assembly.
(j)Automobile convenience facility.
(k)Automobile repair, minor.
(l)Banquet Hall.
(m)Billiards Hall.
(n)Bowling Alley.
(o)Car wash.
(p)Clinic, medical or dental.
(q)Clinic, veterinary.
(r)Daycare facility, adult or child.
(s)Financial institution.
(t)Food service, convenience (fast food).
(u)Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(v)Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(w)Funeral home.
(x)Greenhouse/garden center.
(y)Health or fitness club.
(z)Hotel/motel.
(aa)Laboratory, medical.
(bb)Liquor store, off-sale.
(cc)Museum or gallery.
(dd)Office.
(ee)Retail sales.
(ff)Service, professional.
(gg)Shopping Center.
(hh)Studio, professional.
(ii)Studio, radio and television.
(jj)Theater, live performance.
(kk)Theater, movie.
(ll)Outdoors sales and/or display, seasonal.
§ 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 § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in § 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.
(f)Hospital.
(g)Outdoor sales or display.
(h)Outdoor storage.
(i)Parking Ramp.
(j)Assembly, manufacturing and/or processing.
(k)Printing and/or publishing.
(l)Consignment/Secondhand store.
(m)Club or lodge.
(n)Currency exchange.
(o)Pawnshop.
(p)Drop-in facility.
(F) CBD, Central Business District.
(2) Permitted Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses
are permitted within the CBD, Central Business District.
(a)Multiple-family residential, when located above a first floor
commercial use.
(b)Community center.
(c)Government office.
(d)Government protective services facility.
(e)Public parks and/or playgrounds.
(f)Recreational facility, indoor.
(g)Recreational facility, outdoor.
(h)School, vocational or business.
(i)School, performing/visual/martial arts.
(j)Auditorium/place of assembly.
(k)Banquet hall.
(l)Billiards hall.
(m)Bowling alley.
(n)Clinic, medical or dentist.
(o)Clinic, veterinary.
(p)Licensed day care facility, adult or child.
(q)Financial institution.
(r)Food service, convenience (fast food).
(s)Food service, limited (coffee shop/deli).
(t)Food service, full service (restaurant/nightclub).
(u)Health or fitness center.
(v)Hotel or motel.
(w)Laboratory, medical.
(x)Liquor store, off-sale.
(y)Museum or gallery.
(z)Office.
(aa)Retail sales.
(bb)Service, professional.
(cc)Studio, professional.
(dd)Studio, radio or television.
(ee)Theater, live performance.
(ff)Theater, movie.
(gg)Outdoor sales and/or display, seasonal.
(3) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following
uses may be allowed in the CBD, Central Business District, subject to the regulations set
forth for conditional uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the
regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards.
(a)Government maintenance facility.
(b)Arcade.
(c)Automobile repair, minor.
(d)Outdoor sales and/or display.
(e)Outdoor storage.
(f)Parking ramp.
(g)Club or lodge.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading: March 26, 2007
Second Reading: __________, 2007
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk