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Commission backs code amendment to define and allow athletic coaching businesses citywide
Summary
Commissioners forwarded a recommendation to approve a city‑initiated code amendment that defines 'athletic coaching' and establishes where such uses are permitted and their parking requirement (4 stalls per 1,000 sq. ft.).
The Planning Commission on Feb. 27 voted to forward a recommendation for a city‑initiated code amendment to define and regulate athletic coaching businesses.
Staff explained the amendment would add a definition for "athletic coaching" as in‑person training focused on athletic development (usually for participants up to 18 years old) and would permit those uses in most zones except industrial and public‑school bus lots. The draft amendment sets a parking standard of four spaces per 1,000 square feet, consistent with the city’s other retail/assembly parking standards, staff said.
Commissioners discussed the value of clarity in the code. Commissioner Hill said the definition will make zoning reviews and enforcement clearer. No public comments were recorded for this item during the public hearing; the record shows the public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers.
Commissioner Wheldon moved to forward the amendment with staff findings and conditions; Commissioner Mann seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded as unanimous.
The amendment will proceed to City Council for final action; staff will provide the formal ordinance language and any required map or administrative updates.
