9387-20ORDINANCE NO. 9387-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 3-1202.G TO ALLOW THE COMPREHENSIVE
LANDSCAPING PROGRAM TO BE UTILIZED IN THE US 19 DISTRICT;
AMENDING SECTION 3-1401.0 TO REQUIRE CITY ENGINEER APPROVAL
FOR METHDOLOGY OF PARKING DEMAND STUDY; AMENDING SECTION 3-
2103 TO PERMIT CERTAIN TEMPORARY USES WITHIN THE US 19 DISTRICT
WHERE PREVIOUSLY NONE WERE PERMITTED, AND TO ALLOW ALL
DETACHED DWELLINGS AND DUPLEXES TO HAVE GARAGE, YARD OR
ESTATE SALES; AMENDING APPENDIX B, SECTION B-103 TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WITHIN THE
APPENDIX; RENAMING AND AMENDING APPENDIX B, SECTION B-104 TO
CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT, REMODEL OR
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND INTERNAL BUILDING AND ADDITIONS
WITHIN THE US 19 DISTRICT AND TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL
DESCRIPTIONS SECTION REFERENCES; AMENDING APPENDIX B, FIGURE
1. REGULATING PLAN TO DEPICT KEY CORNERS ON THE MAP AND TO
CHANGE THE STREET FRONTAGE TYPE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON
THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED GENERALLY ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF DREW STREET, APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET WEST OF
US 19 FROM TYPE B TO TYPE D; AMENDING APPENDIX B, DIVISION 7. TO
ADD NEW FLEXIBILITY FOR PARKING, PERMIT REDUCED SETBACKS
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, MODIFY FLEXIBILITY FOR SPECIAL
PROJECT TYPES, REORGANIZE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR CLARITY; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY
WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted the Community Development Code on
January 21, 1999 which took effect on March 8, 1999; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2017 the City of Clearwater established a new US 19 District
and adopted the US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards as Appendix B of the
Community Development Code; and
WHEREAS, this new zoning code for the US Highway 19 corridor ensures redevelopment
along the corridor contributes to the creation of a more compact, accessible and attractive
pedestrian- and transit -friendly destinations, which is critical to maintaining and improving the
city's economy and quality of life; and
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WHEREAS, since 2017 the City has reviewed and issued development orders and permits
for a variety of development projects in the US 19 District including changes of use, rehabilitation
of existing structures, and new construction for various uses and project sizes; and
WHEREAS, through the development review and building permit review process, the new
US 19 District standards have been applied to projects and the City has determined that revisions
to the Code would provide clarity and support redevelopment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public meeting the Clearwater Community Development
Board, pursuant to its responsibilities as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed this
amendment, conducted a public hearing, considered all public testimony and has determined that
this amendment is consistent with the City of Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan and
recommended that the City Council adopt this amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has fully considered the recommendation of the Community
Development Board and testimony and evidence submitted at its public hearing; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Article 3, Development Standards, Section 3-1202.G,
Comprehensive landscaping program, Community Development Code, be amended to read as
follows:
Section 3-1202. - General landscaping standards.
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G. Comprehensive landscaping program. - - • - - -
District, tThe landscaping requirements of this division may be waived or modified as a part
of a Level One or Level Two approval, as the case may be, if the application for
development approval includes a comprehensive landscape program which satisfies each of
the following criteria:
1. Architectural theme.
a. The landscaping in a comprehensive landscape program shall be designed as a part
of the architectural theme of the principal buildings proposed or developed on the
parcel proposed for development; or
b. The design, character, location and/or materials of the landscape treatment
proposed in the comprehensive landscape program shall be demonstrably more
attractive than landscaping otherwise permitted on the parcel proposed for
development under the minimum landscape standards.
2. Lighting. Any lighting proposed as a part of a comprehensive landscape program is
automatically controlled so that the lighting is turned off when the business is closed.
3. Community character. The landscape treatment proposed in the comprehensive
landscape program will enhance the community character of the City of Clearwater.
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4. Property values. The landscape treatment proposed in the comprehensive landscape
program will have a beneficial impact on the value of property in the immediate vicinity of
the parcel proposed for development.
5. Special area or scenic corridor plan. The landscape treatment proposed in the
comprehensive landscape program is consistent with any special area or scenic corridor
plan which the City of Clearwater has prepared and adopted for the area in which the
parcel proposed for development is located.
6. Properties within the US 19 District. The landscape treatment proposed in the
comprehensive landscape program for properties in the US 19 District shall not result in
the reduction of the pedestrian and landscape improvements required in Appendix B,
Division 4. Street Frontage Standards, except as provided for in Appendix B, Division 7.
Flexibility.
Section 2. That Article 3, Development Standards, Section 3-1401.C, Parking
demand study, Community Development Code, be amended to read as follows:
C. Parking demand study.
1. If flexibility of the parking standards is requested that is greater than 50 percent of the
top end of the range (excluding those standards where the difference between the top
and bottom of the range is one parking space), then a parking demand study will need to
be provided. Prior to the preparation of such study, the methodology shall be approved
by the Ceommunity Ddevelopment Csoordinator and City Engineer, and in accordance
with accepted traffic engineering principlesprinsipals. The findings of the study will be
used in determining whether or not flexibilitydeviatiees to the parking standards are
approved.
Section 3. That Article 3, Development Standards, Section 3-2103, Temporary uses,
Community Development Code, be amended to read as follows:
Section 3-2103. - Allowable temporary uses.
Unless otherwise noted, the following temporary uses are permitted subject to obtaining a
Level One approval in accordance with the provisions of Article 4, Division 3 as well as the
specific criteria pertaining to each temporary use:
A. Block orand neighborhood parties.
1. Allowable within all residential zoning districts and within the US 19 District; and
2. Maximum of two days, per calendar year.
3. May be subject to review by the special events committee.
B. Circuses or carnivals.
1. Allowable within the C, US 19. IRT and I Districts; and
2. Maximum of 14 days per property, per calendar year.
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D. Evangelical and religious revivals or assemblies.
1. Allowable within the C, D, T, US 19, I and IRT Districts; and
2. Maximum of seven days per property, per calendar year.
E. Garage, yard or estate sales.
1. Allowable within all residential zoning districts and for all detached dwellings and
duplexes;
2. Allowable twice per property, per calendar year, but for no longer than three days per
occurrence;
3. Individual occurrences may not be consecutive; and
4. Provided all of the applicable standards of this division are met, a permit is not required
for this temporary use.
F. Outdoor automobile, boat grand recreational vehicle shows.
1. Allowable only on properties located in the C and US 19 Districts that isare at least 75
contiguous acres in size;
2. Allowable four times per property, per calendar year, but for no longer than seven days
per occurrence, inclusive of set-up and take down time for all related facilities. Individual
occurrences may not be consecutive; and
3. The sale of products displayed at the show is permitted, without regard to the primary
use of the property.
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K. Temporary buildings during construction.
1. Allowable within the C, T, D, 0, US 19. I and IRT Districts;
2. Allowable only for the duration of an active building construction permit. All temporary
buildings must be removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion or
Certificate of Occupancy, as applicable, for the permanent building;
3. All temporary buildings must meet the setbacks applicable to the permanent building;
4. An adequate area for parking must be provided on-site that would accommodate the
parking needs of the temporary building; and
5. The temporary use permit may be revoked if it should be determined that construction
on the permanent building has ceased.
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P. Temporary retail sales and displays.
1. Allowable within the C, T and D. and US 19 Districts;
2. Allowable four times per property, per calendar year, but for no longer than seven days
per occurrence; and
3. Individual occurrences may not be consecutive, and must be separated by at least one
day.
Section 4. That Appendix B, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards,
Section B-103, Organization of Standards, Community Development Code, be amended to read
as follows:
SECTION B-103. ORGANIZATION OF STANDARDS
These -Development -Standards regulating development in the US
19 District are organized as follows-:
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A) Regulating Plan
The regulating plan consists of maps indicating subdistrict limits and street frontage type
assignments. Subdistrict standards regulate development intensity, building heights, uses,
and parking requirements. The regulating plan also identifies the location of key corners
which are subiect to special requirements.
B) Street -Frontage Development Standards
Standards regulating development in the US 19 District are included in Divisions 3, 4, 5, and
6 and are summarized below:
1. The Subdistrict Standards in Division 3 regulate development potential, building heights,
permitted uses, and parking requirements and reduction factors.
2. The Street Frontage Sstandards in Division 4 regulate building location and facade
treatments, landscaping, pedestrian improvements, and parking treatments along street
frontages.
C) Site Design
3. The Site Ddesign Sstandards in Division 5 regulate the configuration of improvements
on sites, project phasing, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking and service
areas, landscaping, and other features.
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4. The Building design Sstandards in Division 6 regulate the treatment of front building
facades, building entries, and other features related to the architectural design of
buildings.
C€) Flexibility Provisions
Division 7 provides processes and standards for the approval of flexibility in
the application of the US 19 Zoning District & Developmentdesign standards.
Section 5. That Appendix B, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards,
Section B-104, Applicability of Design Standards, Community Development Code, be renamed
and amended to read as follows:
SECTION B-104. APPLICABILITY OF DEVELOPMENTOESIGN STANDARDS
A) General
The Development Standards in Appendix B, Divisions 3, 4, 5, and 6
are intended to
ensure that new developmentbeildi gs and significant renovations and additions to existing
developments are designed in accordance with the vision described in the US 19 Corridor
Redevelopment Plan, while allowing for incremental improvements to existing buildings and
sites. Provisions addressing flexibility in the application of these Development Desi -Standards
are included in Appendix B, Division 7.
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B) Conformity of Existing Structures
Existing structures within the US 19 District, including buildings and parking, shall not be
considered nonconforming under the standards for nonconforming structures in Section 6-102.
C) Exemptions
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The following types of development are exempt from all or a portion of the Development Design
Standards as follows.
1. Structures Damaged by Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained or implied herein, if a lawfully constructed structure is damaged or destroyed
by fire, casualty or act of God, the owner of record on the date of the event may repair or
rebuild said structure on the same building site and with the same building footprint by
right. To qualify, the structure must have been legally permitted to have been built under
this or other Codes, or have legally existed as a non -conforming structure prior to the
causative event. The structure shall not be added to or altered in any way, except to
remedy the effects of such damage or destruction, unless such additions or alterations
cause the structure to conform more closely with the provisions of this-ethese
Development Standards. Permits for repair or replacement of such structures must be
obtained within one year of the causative event.
2. Restricted Access Sites. ParcelsDevelopments for which public access is prohibited due
to health, safety, public security, and welfare reasons are exempt from thesethe
DevelopmentDesign Standards in Appendix B, Divisions 4, 5 and 6.
3. Detached Dwellings. Detached dwellings lawfully existing on the date of the original
adoption of these Development Standards may continue to be repaired, remodeled and
expanded consistent with the standards for detached dwellings in the
Low Medium Density Residential District (LMDR) in Article 2, Division 2, provided that
any enlargement or alteration to the structure does not create any additional dwelling
units. New accessory structures may be constructed consistent with the setbacks for
accessory structures in the LMDR District and standards in Article 3, Division 2Sestien
3404. No lot of record upon which a detached dwelling existed on the date of adoption
of these Development Standards may be expanded or reduced in size while occupied
with a detached dwelling.
4. Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks. Mobile homes and mobile home parks lawfully
existing on the date of adoption of these Development Standards may continue to be
repaired, remodeled and/or replaced consistent with the standards
for mobile homes in Article 2, Division 6, or those standards in place at the time of
mobile home park approval, provided that any modifications do not create any additional
dwelling units. New accessory structures may be constructed consistent with the
setbacks for accessory structures in Article 2, Division 6 and the standards for accessory
structures in Article 3, Division 2 . No lot of record upon which a mobile
home or mobile home park existed on the date of adoption of these Development
Standards may be expanded or reduced in size.
5. Change of Use. Projects involving only a change in use are exempt from the
DevelopmentDesign Standards in Appendix B, Divisions 4, 5 and 6.
6. Improvement, Remodel, or Reconstruction. Building improvement and remodel projects,
including reconstruction of buildings in the general location or footprint of buildings being
replaced, with up to 5 percent additional gross floor area, shall be exempt from the
Developmentsesige Standards as follows.
a. Building improvement, remodel, or reconstruction projects valued at less than 25
percent of the total assessed building value as reflected in the Property Appraiser's
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current records at the time of application are exempt from the DevelopmentDesign
Standards in Appendix B, Divisions 4, 5 and 6, except that the location of any new
floor area, including accessory structures, shall be compliant with the setback
requirements in Division 4 of these standards to the greatest extent practicable as
determined by the Community Development Coordinator.
b. Building improvement, remodel, or reconstruction projects valued at 25 percent or
more of the total assessed building value as reflected in the Property Appraiser's
current records at the time of application, are exempt from all but Sestieesthe
pedestrian walkway standards in B -503.C, the surface parking and service area
standards in B -504.A.1, the bicycle parking standards in B -504.C, and the landscape
requirements in B -505.A of these Design Sstandardswhich e-previsions-ef
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be brought into compliance to the greatest extent practicable as determined by the
Community Development Coordinator
Additionally, the location of any new floor area, including accessory structures, shall
be compliant with the setback requirements in Division 4 of these standards to the
greatest extent practicable as determined by the Community Development
Coordinator. Landscape requirements in B.504.A.1 and B.505.A may be modified as
part of a comprehensive landscape program pursuant to the criteria set forth in
Section 3-1204.G.
7. Internal Buildings and Additions. New buildings or additions to existing buildings located
200 feet minimum from the front property line shall be exempt from the street frontage
standards in Division 4, except for side and rear setbacks, and the development pattern
standards in Sections B-502, the access and driveway consolidation standards in
Section B -503.A, reconstruction of sidewalks and landscaping in Section B -503.B, and
building entry location standards in Section B -604.A. The location of any new floor area
as part of an addition shall be compliant with the setback requirements in Division 4 of
these standards to the greatest extent practicable as determined by the Community
Development Coordinator. Additionally, tThe location of new buildings or additions to
existing buildings shall allow for future development compliant with all setback
requirements.
8. Parking and Landscaping. The following Community Development Code sections shall not
apply: 3-1202.A.2, 3 12O2.A.3, and 3-1401.6.2 and 3 1401.B.3.
Section 6. That Appendix B, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards,
Division 2, Regulating Plan, Community Development Code, be amended to add Key Corners to
Figure 1. Regulating Plan, consistent with the Key Corners identified in Division 3. Subdistrict
Standards, and to amend the Street Frontage Type for properties on the east and west side of
right-of-way located generally on the south side of Drew Street, approximately 140 feet west of
US 19, from Street Frontage Type B to D as follows:
(Remove existing Figure 1. Comprised of 6 maps and replace with the following 6 maps)
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Section 7. That Appendix B, US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards,
Division 7, Flexibility, Community Development Code, be amended to read as follows:
SECTION B-701. GENERAL
Flexibility in the application of DevelopmentDesign Standards may be approved by the
Community Development Coordinator or Community Development Board as provided below.
Where flexibility is allowed, the level of flexibility permitted shall be the minimum extent required
to address flexibility standards and requirements.
SECTION B-702. PROCESS
Authority to grant flexibility shall follow the approval levels indicated by use in Table 2. Use &
Parking and shall be administered consistent with the provisions of Article 4, Development
Review and Other Standards. The Community Development Coordinator shall have authority to
grant flexibility for Level One approvals and the Community Development Board shall have
authority to grant flexibility for Level Two approvals. Where flexibility is being requested for a
Level One Minimum Standard Development use, the request shall be processed as a Level One
Flexible Standard Development.
SECTION B-703. FLEXIBILITY PROVISIONS
Flexibility may be approved subject to the standards below.
A) Subdistrict Standards — Parking
Flexibility to further reduce the minimum number of parking spaces to less than what may be
approved through Table 3. Parking Reduction Factors in Section B-303.0 may be requested
with the provision of a parking demand study. Prior to the preparation of such study, the
methodology shall be approved by the Community Development Coordinator and City
Engineer, and in accordance with accepted traffic enqineerinq principlesprinsipals. The
findings of the study will be used in determining whether or not additional flexibility to the
required parking may be approved.
BA) Street Frontage Standards - Building Setbacks
1. Front building setbacks less than the minimums or greater than the maximums allowed
in Appendix B, Division 4 may be approved for projects with site constraints such as
shape irregularities and/or the presence of natural features, existing utilities, utility
easements, or access easements making meeting setback requirements impractical or
infeasible. Where front building setbacks are reduced, required pedestrian areas along
front building facades may be reduced by no more than 20 percent, and the landscape
area may be modified as part of a comprehensive landscape program pursuant to the
criteria set forth in Section 3-1204.G.
2. Existing developments with front building setbacks greater than the maximums allowed
in Appendix B, Division 4 may be expanded in a manner that does not comply with front
setback requirements provided the addition does not substantially change the general
configuration of the site and meets the requirements of Section B -104.C.6.
CB) Street Frontage Standards - Building Spacing
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4- The maximum spacing between individual buildings along Street Frontage Types A, B,
and C may be increased or waived for projects with that meet the requirements of B -
703.C.1, B -703.C.2, and B-703.0,2.
1. The proiect must have one or more of the following characteristics:,
a. The proposed site configuration is designed to incorporate natural features such as a
stand of mature trees, body of water, wetland or other similar feature.
b. Placement of existing buildings and/or site access and circulation constraints make it
infeasible to meet the standard.
c. The placement of publicly -accessible outdoor plaza spaces to the side of the building
results in increased building spacing to accommodate the plaza.
2. A plan for phased development shall be submitted that indicates how planned and future
buildings will be placed consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan; the planning and design recommendations of the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment
Plan; and the general purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of these
Development Standards.
3. Where flexibility in the standard is allowed, enhanced landscaping and the use of low
walls along street frontages to screen parking and define the edge of pedestrian ways
shall be required.
DG) Street Frontage Standards - Parking & Vehicular Circulation
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E9) Street Frontage Standards - Front Building Facades & Entries
1. For buildings along Street Frontage Types A, B, and C, the extent of transparent glazing
along a building's ground floor front facade may be reduced to 25 percent if the
building's ground floor side facade is designed to meet standards applicable to the front
facade, including requirements for pedestrian and landscape improvements.
2.Forbuildings at corner locations, the extent of transparent glazing along the front facade
with the lowest level of existing or planned pedestrian activity may be reduced to 25
percent. These flexibility provisions are illustrated in Figure 16. Frontage Design
Flexibility.
, Ffexibility in the application of
entry location standards in Appendix BG, Division 4 and in Section B -604.A may be
approved consistent with one all -of the following.
a. Building entries along a side facade may be approved in lieu of entries on the front
facade if the entries are clearly visible from and within 40 feet of the street frontage
and both facades are designed to meet standards applicable to front facades,
including requirements for pedestrian and landscape improvements.
b. For buildings at corner locations, building entries along one front facade may be
approved in lieu of entries on both front facades if the entries are clearly visible from
and within 40 feet of the street frontage and both facades are designed to meet
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standards applicable to front facades, including requirements for pedestrian and
landscape improvements.
FE) Site Design Standards - Development Pattern
Flexibility in the application of requirements found in Section B -502.A and Section B -502.B
for new streets and drives and development blocks may be approved for projects on sites
where the applicant demonstrates that site size, dimension, shape, or presence of
constraints such as natural areas, utilities or utility easements, or other existing features
make meeting these requirements infeasible.
G€) Site Design Standards - Cross Parcel Connections
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HG) Site Design Standards - Pedestrian Walkways through Parking Lots
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114) Site Design Standards - Fences & Walls Along Street Frontages
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J4) Site Design Standards - Stormwater Facility Location
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KJ) Building Design Standards - Facade Design & Articulation
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SECTION B-704. FLEXIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL PROJECT TYPES
A) Special Project Types
1. Flexibility in meeting the frontage, site, and building standards in Divisions 4, 5, and 6 for
large-scale mixed use projects and projects with employment -intensive land uses may
be approved by the Community Development Board. Projects meeting the following
criteria are defined as special project types for the purpose of this section.
a. Projects on sites greater than 20 acres with a mix of land uses including at least two
of the following uses: retail, including restaurants, retail plazas, and retail sales and
services; multi -family residential; overnight accommodations; or office.
b. Projects on sites greater than 10 acres with a proposed FAR greater than 1.25 and a
mix of land uses including at least two of the following uses: retail, including
restaurants, retail plazas, and retail sales and services; multi -family residential;
overnight accommodations; or office.
c. Projects on sites greater than 54.9 acres with employment -intensive land uses
meeting the criteria for such uses as defined in the Economic Development Strategic
Plan and providing opportunity for significant economic contribution to the City by
diversifying the local economy; by creating jobs with average wages exceeding the
annual average wage of Pinellas County; and which attract, retain, and expand
primary industries.
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Section 8. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of
Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) are
hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance.
Section 9. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained
herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 10. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 11. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly
advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law.
Section 12. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
AS AMENDED
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Approved as to form:
Michael Fuino
Assistant City Attorney
JUL 1 6 2020
AUG 0 6 2020
Jnk V. Hibbard
Mayor
Attest:
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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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