Land Use & Transportation Committee

Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2342 371 7217, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m3c8b1a1c46c9a5cb334680caf66830c4

TL;DR

The Land Use & Transportation Committee met virtually to discuss several zoning and development ordinances that could impact local businesses and residential properties. The committee passed amendments related to retail establishments, zoning requirements, and parking regulations that may affect future urban development and commercial spaces.

Key Decisions

  • Small Box Retail Zoning Passed with Amendment
  • Zoning Bulk and Yard Requirements Passed with Amendment
  • Off-Street Parking Requirements Elimination Passed with Amendment
  • Residential Building Single Exit Consideration Discussed (No Final Action)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 25-0040 Zoning – Uses – Retail: Small Box Establishment FOR the purpose of making small box discount retail stores a conditional use by approval of the Board of Municipal Zoning Appeals in all commercial zoning districts; setting use standards for new small box discount retail stores; and defining certain terms.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made by Middleton that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably with Amendment to the Land Use & Transportation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 25-0062 Building Code – Single Exit from Residential Occupancy FOR the purpose of permitting certain residential buildings to have a single exit or access to a single exit, so long as certain conditions are met regarding the construction of the exit.
    Ordinance
  8. 25-0064 Zoning – Bulk and Yard Requirements - Amendments FOR the purpose of amending certain bulk and yard requirements in residential zoning districts.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made by Gray that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably with Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 25-0065 Zoning – Eliminating Off-Street Parking Requirements FOR the purpose of repealing requirements for providing a minimum number of off-street parking spaces per use type; setting certain parking maximums; and correcting, clarifying, and conforming related provisions and tables.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    A motion was made by Blanchard that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably with Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. ADJOURNMENT
  11. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC