01-09-25 - Charter Commission Agenda Packet.docx

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permission of the presiding officer. 7) Speakers shall offer comments that are courteous and respectful. Comments that are abusive, harassing, that constitute an attack on others, including City staff, or that violate privacy rights, will not be permitted. Violation of these public comment rules will result in the speaker being ruled out of order and the termination of the comment. 8) In order to expedite matters and to avoid repetitive presentations, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject, it shall be proper for the presiding officer to request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group to address the Council and, in case additional matters are to be presented by any other member of said group, to limit the number of such persons addressing the Council. 9) Violation of these public comment rules will result in the speaker being ruled out of order and the termination of the comment. Current City Council Agenda page language: ➢ Public Comment Sign -in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum b. Notification to Residents i. What is the existing city ordinance for notifying residents for proposed developments or land use changes Notification requirements for development projects —preliminary plat, zoning text and map amendments (rezonings), Conditional Use Permits and Interim Use Permits are prescribed by state law (multiple sections depending on action) and codified in Chapters 1001 (Subdivision) regulations and 1007 (Zoning) of City Code. 1001.042 provides the notification requirements for preliminary plats. Section 1007.015 through 1007. 025 covers the specific zoning action requirements. There have been discussions by the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council regarding development notification. Staff is working on signage that will be placed on properties proposed for development. We will likely implement this in 2025. C. Zoning Regulations: Minimum Distance Between Businesses i. Is there any way of limiting distance of similar businesses within one area Any restrictions on uses or separation of specific uses would require further research and review by the City Attorney. What is the public purpose would be the first question that needs to be addressed. At the core businesses generally have the right to do business unless there is a public health, safety or welfare reason that they are to be denied. It would be advised to review individual business types vs. a general blanket policy for all businesses.