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Declaring a Moratorium until April 20, 2026, on the review and issuance of any zoning permits, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or other licenses or permits for storage units, in the City of Toledo; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Toledo City Council initiated a study by the Toledo City Plan Commission to research the history and future of the establishment of storage units in the City of Toledo, to examine the secondary effects that they have on city residents and city neighborhoods, and evaluate the best practices for their regulation from other cities.
The study looked into the impact of the proliferation of storage units, on the public health and safety of surrounding neighborhoods. The study addressed whether there should be a basis for spacing or for additional design standards. The study specifically looked into the areas where they are allowed for zoning and the availability of that land for other developments.
Additionally, it was determined that storage units may pose an issue with site development, site maintenance, and nuisance concerns. Should there be outside parking allowed, should they be restricted to 1 to 2 acres of land, should they have greater screening and higher level of design standards.
The City's Plan Commission studied a possible text amendment to better regulate storage units in Toledo. The amendment requires a Special Use Permit to open a storage unit development which would allow for review and revocation if conditions of approval are not met. A moratorium on the issuance of zoning permits, building permits, certificates or occupancy, or other licenses or permits for storage units in the City of Toledo is necessary to allow time for Council to review the Plan Commission report and hold appropriate hearings regarding the proposed changes to the zoning code. This will allow for a pause while the new requirements are discussed and passed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ...
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