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County carries over controversial split‑zoning request that would align an existing adult‑oriented business to C‑5
Summary
A request to align split zoning at a Highway 78 parcel and rezone part of the lot to C‑5 (adult‑oriented commercial) prompted debate about nonconforming use, business license continuity and land‑use conformity; the applicant requested and was granted a carryover to consult with clients.
The commission took extended testimony on Z250026, a request to align split zoning for two lots at a Highway 78 intersection (applicant: Wes Bertoldi). Staff recommended denial of C‑5 in that corridor, saying the county’s future land use designates the intersection as a commercial corridor intended for essential lifeline services such as grocery, pharmacy and health care rather than high‑intensity adult‑oriented uses.
Staff cited legal precedent (Renton v. Playtime Theatres, U.S. Supreme Court, 1986) and referenced academic and real‑estate market summaries suggesting nearby adult…
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