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Councilwoman Gadus
Zoning & Planning Committee
Parking Requirements
6/11/2025
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From: Councilwoman Gadus Response Requested: ASAP
Send a timeline of meetings/hearings in chambers for the life of text amendments TMC chapters 743.1103, 1104,1107 & 1116, and the links to those hearings.
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Referral Response:
TO: Councilwoman Gadus
FROM: Lisa Cottrell
Since at least 2015, there has been a requirement for all downtown parking lots to be licensed, and for some sort of fencing/barriers to be installed around the perimeter of the lot. These requirements were in the licensing section of the TMC, but not the zoning code. In 2019, it was determined by the administration and planning staff that a zoning code text amendment was needed, to add and expand upon the fencing requirements. This was done to create a more uniform look downtown, including decorative fencing/brick piers, in a similar nature to what other cities have done.
M-8-19 was the initial text amendment establishing additional parking lot regulations and establishing the Downtown Parking Lot Review and Improvement Advisory Committee Authority (DPLRIAC). The Plan Commission approved it on 6/13/19 PC. City Council approved it on 7/23/19 via Ord. 355-19. This text amendment was initiated by the administration.
*Covid then occurred and no enforcement of these regulations occurred
M-4-23 was initiated by the Plan Commission to reconsider the 2019 text amendment, modifying certain items for clarity purposes and adding a specific date for compliance (1/1/26). The licensing section of the code was also added to the amendment, adding a definition and site plan section. The Plan Commission heard the case on 9/14/23, but deferred the case indefinitely due to significant opposition. The Plan Commission provided guidance to staff to consider separating accessory vs commercial lots and add zones with graduated timelines.
M-4-23 was re-initiated by the Plan Commission in 2024. It was...
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