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Committee advances UCO amendment to create 'fueling center' use but removes residential separation requirement for that use
Summary
After extended debate, the committee voted 4–1 to forward a proposed amendment (UCO Amendment No. 116) that creates a new "fueling center" use and adjusts where fueling facilities may locate; the committee removed a proposed separation (residential setback) for fueling centers before forwarding the amendment to the full APC for public hearing.
The Area Plan Commission Executive Committee on Feb. 5, 2025 debated a proposed amendment to the Unified County Ordinance (UCO) that would add a new category — "fueling center" — to address facilities that serve both passenger vehicles and limited semi-truck fueling. After an extended discussion on zone allowances, separations from residences, and impacts on existing businesses, the committee voted to forward the amendment to the full APC with a recommendation for approval but removed a proposed separation from the nearest residential use for fueling centers.
Why it matters: The amendment seeks to fill a gap the county has encountered where some retail fueling facilities include dedicated semi-truck fueling lanes but do not meet the scale or functions of a traditional truck stop. Defining a separate use and setting dimensional limits determines where developers can locate such facilities and whether…
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