ORDINANCE No. __________, SERIES 2015 title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.4.4, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, AND 4.2.26 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES AND CONDITIONAL USES WHICH ARE ALL PART OF A CONTINUING EFFORT TO UPDATE THE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 14AMEND1003).
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SPONSORED BY: Councilman James Peden
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 11, 2014 to consider a large number of amendments to various sections of the Land Development Code ("LDC") for the purposes of updating and improving the LDC, resolving potential conflicts in the application of various LDC provisions and clarifying language that was determined to be potentially confusing on its face or in its application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the amendments itemized in each of the six reports as stated in the Planning Commission's minutes of August 11, 2014 and contained in the attachments for this Ordinance and as summarized in the Round Two LDC Text Amendments Index also contained in the attachments; and
WHEREAS, the Metro Council concurs in and adopts the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission in Case No. 14AMEND1003 as reflected in the Planning Commission's minutes and records, and as more specifically set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto;
Now THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
Section I: The Metro Council hereby adopts the amendments to the Land Development Code as contained in the minutes and records of the Planning Commission in Case No. 14AMEND1003, dated August 11, 2014, and as more specifically set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section II: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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H. Stephen Ott David Tandy
Metro Council Clerk President of the Council
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Greg Fischer Approval Date
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O'Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
PERMITTED / CONDITIONAL USES LDC SUB-COMMITTEE
Approved by LDC Adhoc Committee on 2/23/15:
PCUP ITEM #21
2.5.1 M-1 Industrial District
A. Permitted Uses:
Auxiliary commercial uses: the following commercial uses shall be permitted only when subordinate and incidental to areas of existing industrial use:
Branch offices of banks, savings and loans and similar financial institutions
Convenience grocery stores
Credit unions
Restaurants as permitted in the C-1 District
Vehicle service stations or repair
PCUP ITEM #22
2.4.4 C-2 Commercial District
A. Permitted Uses:
Furniture, storage
PCUP ITEM #23
2.5.2 M-2 Industrial District
A. Permitted Uses:
(greater than two tons) and other heavy motor driven vehicles: sales, rental, repair and storage
PCUP ITEM #24
2.6.2 PRO Planned Research/Office District
A. Permitted Uses:
Governmentally owned or operated buildings or uses
A. Permitted Uses:
Governmentally owned or operated buildings or uses
PCUP ITEM #28
4.2.26 Funeral Homes
Funeral Homes may be allowed in the OR-1, OR-2, OR-3, OTF, and C-R Districts upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit and compliance with the listed requirements:
- Funeral homes shall abut on a
major or minor arterial or collector level street as designated in the Comprehensive Plan for all of Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Signs -
One non-flashing identification sign, not to exceed 15 48 square feet in area and not to exceed 10 six feet in height, may be allowed, provided such sign is not in or over a required yard. All proposed signage must comply with applicable sections of the Land Development Code.
- The main building shall be located at least 30 feet from any property line.