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Council hears first reading on zoning changes to allow gyms, schools and animal care standards
Summary
Ordinance 28-38 would add permitted uses (arts/vocational schools, gyms, health studios) in commercial and light-industrial districts and create definitions and standards for animal shelters, daycare and boarding; staff and the planning commission recommended approval and the council conducted a first reading.
The City Council opened the public hearing and completed a first reading of ordinance 28-38 on May 26. Winston Larson, senior planner, summarized that the ordinance would expand permitted uses in commercial and light-industrial zoning districts — including arts and vocational schools, gyms and fitness centers, health studios — and would add definitions and standards for animal shelters, daycare and boarding to address compatibility with nearby residential areas.
Larson said the changes include requirements for inside pens and kennels, setbacks from residential zoning and waste disposal standards for animal care facilities. "The proposed regulation also include new standards for animal shelters, daycare and boarding facilities in order to address concerns regarding the compatibility of these uses near residential areas," Larson said.
Larson noted the planning commission reviewed the proposal and recommended the council approve the ordinance after a public hearing on April 23. Council opened the floor to public input but received no in-person testimony and closed the hearing. The item received its first reading; any direction to modify or adopt as amended would occur at a subsequent meeting.
