Label
Amend TMC 1104.0303
Community Recreation
Title
Amending Toledo Municipal Code (TMC), Part Eleven, Subsection 1104.0303; Use Categories; to remove "Community Recreation- from Limited Industrial and General Industrial Zoning Districts. and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Provisions must be made for changing the regulations as conditions change or new conditions arise. Otherwise zoning would be a straight jacket and a detriment to a community instead of an asset. Regular revisions to Zoning ordinance are vital in maintaining and addressing the current needs of a city and issues of land use. The Zoning Code requires a Special Use Permit (SUP) for "Community Recreation - Active Use" in all Zoning Districts. It has become a challenge for Special Use Permit requests for "Community Recreation - Active" uses in industrial Zoning Districts to meet the current Zoning regulations and issues regarding suitability and safety have arisen, hence, the reason for this text amendment.
The impact of recreation has been profound and promises to increase as income, mobility and leisure time increase. Community recreation centers are places where people can learn destress and organically connect. They are essential in promoting community fitness, supporting youth development, hosting cultural events and offering support to families. A vibrant community recreation center can have a stabilizing effect on the lives of young people by providing safe and adequately equipped spaces for physical activities like dance, yoga, basketball, and other sports. They also instill discipline, healthy exercise habits, and teamwork. Community centers create the perfect setting for local mentorship programs, providing guidance and leadership development for the youth of the community. The role of community recreation centers is especially crucial for communities that lack the necessary facilities to keep their children in safe environments.
Locating community...
Click here for full text