HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. O07-10ORDINANCE NO. O07-10
ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE "LAUREL ZONING
ORDINANCE" LOCATED AT CHAPTER 17 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, Section 17.72.020 of the Laurel Municipal Code requires all amendments to
the text of the Laurel Zoning Ordinance to be initiated by the City Council on their own motion
or upon recommendation of the planning or zoning commission or board; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.72.020 additionally provides that no amendment shall become
effective unless submitted to the zoning commission for review and recommendation prior to the
adoption of such amendment; and
WHEREAS, the zoning commission reviewed and substantially prepared the proposed
amendments to the Laurel Zoning Ordinance and recommends their adoption since the
amendments are necessary and in the best interest of the City of Laurel at this time;
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, that the
LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE is hereby amended as is set forth below.
17.49.020 Temporary uses in nonresidential zoning districts.
(B)(2)(b) Clear sight vision for ingress and egress shall be provided as approved by the
c4ty~ Public Works Department.
(B)(2)(c) Access to any public right-of-way must be approved by the ~ Public
Works Department.
(C)(1)(b)(a) ~ Uses, such as carryout espresso stands less than one hundred twenty
square feet in floor area and bearing a certification of a factory built building from the State of
Montana as allowed in the appropriate zoning districts.
(C)(2)(a) Any Group 3 temporary use/structure existing upon adoption of this chapter
shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use. All existing legal Group 3 nonconforming
temporary uses/structures, as of the effective date of this chapter or any amendment hereto, shall
be removed or become a permanent use by complying with the Un~f~.nv.~ Eu~!~!n?, Ca~c currently
adopted Commercial Building Code, site development standards, and any other federal, state or
local requirements within two years from the date of the enactment of this chapter or any
amendment hereto.
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NEW SECTION: (C)(2)(b) All Group 3 temporary use / structures shall be removed no later
than one year unless reapplied for and approved.
(C)(3)(b) The temporary use must provide sufficient space to accommodate the structure and off-
street parking for customer and use-related vehicles. The parking area, driving lanes, and
egress/ingress shall be paved, drained and the site shall be approved by the c4~ Public
Works Department.
(C)(3)(c) Clear sight vision for site ingress and egress shall be provided as per currently adopted
applicable codes and as approved by the c4~ Public Works Department.
(C)(3)(d) Access to public right-of-way shall be approved by the ~ Public Works
Department.
17.49.030 Christmas tree sales in residential and agricultural districts.
A. The sale must be conducted on property owned by a non-profit organization unless
otherwise approved by City staff, a :k~ck c,r gck:e! Farlc'.'ng The lot Frcm:.::: -:cS!ch must
provide sufficient space to accommodate the Christmas trees and off-street parking for customer
and other sale-related vehicles.
17.49.040 Roadside stands.
The sale of flowers or produce at ~o:~
temporary ........ stands shall be allowed when all of the
following restrictions are met:
B.
C.
D.
E.
Only items produced on the premises may be sold on the premises;
Any structure used must be portable and removed after the temporary use/structure ceases
to operate;
One sign not to exceed thirty-two square feet in area shall be allowed, and such sign shall
be removed when the use ceases;
The use must provide sufficient space to accommodate the stand and off-street parking
for customer and other sale-related vehicles off the public right-of-way; and
Clear vision ingress and egress to the area must be provided. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
17.49.50 Fireworks stands.
D. The appropriate permits are secured from and fees are paid to county departments and the
local jurisdictional fire department. (Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
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17.49.060 Construction or construction equipment sheds.
The temporary use of buildings or modular ~z.'r~ for offices or equipment sheds during
consmaction projects may be p~mdtted in any zoning district. A temporary use/structure permit
is not required if the structure is part of an approved construction project and used exclusively
for the anvroved construction project it serves. Any such structure cannot be used for sleeping or
living purposes and must be removed upon completion of the construction project. (Ord. 96-5
(part), 1996)
17.49.070 Temporary use/structure permit required.
Ail Group 2 and Group 3 temporary uses must conform to the .......
adonted Sima Code. Before any Group 2 or Group 3 temporary use or structure is established, the
property owner shall obtain a tengorary use/structure permit, as delineated in this chapter. In
addition, the property owner shall post a one three thousand fi,,~amadr-~ dollar money order or
cashier's check or an couivalent bond with the city to ensure timely removal of the use and/or
structure. (Ord. 03-1 (pm), 2003: Ord. 96-5 (part), 1996)
This Ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council
and approval by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on
September 18,2007, by Council Member Mace
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 6th day
of l'lovember ,2007, upon motion of Council Member W±lkins
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th _dayof November ,2007.
ATTEST:
Mary I(~/l~mbleton, Clerk-Tr
Elk River Law Office, P.L.L.P.
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