HomeMy WebLinkAbout057 - 07/17/2012 - MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS LAND USE CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR VENDORS ORDINANCE NO. 057, 2012
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS LAND USE CODE
RELATING TO OUTDOOR VENDORS
WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, by its adoption of Ordinance No. 051, 1997, the City
Council enacted the Fort Collins Land Use Code (the "Land Use Code"); and
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the Land Use Code, it was the understanding of
staff and the City Council that the Land Use Code would most likely be subject to future
amendments, not only for the purpose of clarification and correction of errors, but also for the
purpose of ensuring that the Land Use Code remains a dynamic document capable of responding to
issues identified by staff, other land use professionals and citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS,the Council is considering on this same date Ordinance No. 058,2012,enacting
amendments to City Code Chapter 15 to establish new and updated licensing requirements for
outdoor vendors in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, in connection with those amendments, City staff has identified and
recommended certain modifications to the Land Use Code in order to establish outdoor vendors as a
permitted use in certain zone districts and to set basic development requirements associated with
such uses; and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Board has reviewed the Land Use Code and identified
and explored various issues related to the Land Use Code and has made recommendations to the
Council regarding such issues; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the recommended Land Use Code
amendments are in the best interest of the City and its.citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, as follows:
Section 1. That Section 3.8 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the addition of a
new subsection 3.8.29 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3.8.29 Outdoor Vendor Regulations
(A) Outdoor vendors shall be prohibited on undeveloped lots.
(B) Outdoor vendors shall be considered as accessory uses in the zone districts in
which they are permitted, provided they are on lots that contain a principal
building wherein active operations are being conducted. Outdoor vendors
that qualify as accessory uses shall not be subject to change-of-use
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regulations which would otherwise require the properties on which they are
located to be brought into compliance with the standards of this code.
(C) Outdoor vendors located on lots wherein active operations in the principal
building have ceased shall be considered principal uses and shall be subject to
change-of-use regulations requiring that the properties upon which they are
located be brought into compliance with the applicable standards of this code.
(D) Signage for outdoor vendors shall be limited to signs placed directly onto the
vehicle or cart used in connection with the business.
(E) Outdoor vendors shall comply with all outdoor vendor regulations and
standards contained in Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code of the City of Fort
Collins.
(F) An outdoor vendor shall be situated on a lot in such a manner that no aspect
of its operation shall impede vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle circulation.
Section 2. That the table contained in Section 4.16(B)(2)(E) of the Land Use
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. ACCESSORY—MISC.
Old City Canyon Civic
Center Avenue Center
Accessory buildings BDR BDR BDR
Accessory uses BDR BDR BDR
Outdoor Vendor BDR BDR BDR
Section 3. That Section 4.17(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
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Section 4. That Section 4.18(B)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 5. That Section 4.19(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 6. That Section 4.20(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 7. That the table contained in Section 4.21(B)(2)(E) of the Land Use
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. ACCESSORY — MISC.
1-251SH 392 General Commercial
(CAC) District (C-G)
Wireless telecommunication equipment
(not freestanding monopoles) Type 2 Type 1
Wireless telecommunication facilities
Not permitted Type 1
Satellite dish antennas greater than 39" in
diameter Not permitted Type 1
Accessory buildings BDR BDR
Accessory uses BDR BDR
Outdoor vendor BDR BDR
Section 8. That Section 4.22(B)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
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Section 9. That Section 4.23(B)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 10. That.the table contained in Section 4.24(B)(2)(E) of the Land Use
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. ACCESSORY -`MISC. Riverside All Other
Area Areas
Wireless telecommunication equipment
Type 1 Type I
Wireless telecommunication facilities
Type 1 Type 1
Satellite dish antennas greater than thirty-nine (30)
inches in diameter BDR BDR
Outdoor vendor BDR BDR
Section 11. That Section 4.26(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 12. That Section 4.27(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 13. That Section 4.28(B)(1)(a)of the Land Use Code is hereby amended
by the addition of a new subparagraph 3 which reads in its entirety as follows:
3. Outdoor vendor.
Section 14. That Section 5.1.2 of the Land Use Code is hereby amended by the
addition of a new definition "Outdoor vendor" which reads in its entirety as follows:
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Outdoor vendor shall mean any person, whether as owner, agent, consignee or
employee,who sells or attempts to sell,or who offers to the public free of charge,any
services, goods, wares or merchandise including,but not limited to,food or beverage,
from any outdoor location,except for those activities excluded from the definition of
Outdoor vendor in §15-381 of the City Code.
Introduced,considered favorably on first reading,and ordered published this 5th day
of June,A.D. 2012,and to be presented for final passage on the 17th day of July,A.D. 2012.
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