Staff recommends technology-neutral, intensity-based approach for auto repair rules
Staff told the committee that defining minor versus major automotive repair by level of service (routine maintenance vs. disassembly/painting) will be more resilient to future technological changes than listing specific vehicle parts or activities.
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A staff presenter told the Development Services Committee on June 2 that peer-city review favors broader, technology-neutral language in land-use definitions for automotive repair. Staff argued that tying definitions to the intensity of work rather than enumerating parts will reduce the need for frequent updates as vehicle technology changes.
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