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AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW SECTION 21-5225 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ALLOWING AND REGULATING COMMERCIAL INDOOR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES, AMENDING SECTION 21-11200 TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL INDOOR SELF STORAGE, AND AMENDING TABLE V - 1 - LAND USE TABLE TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL INDOOR SELF STORAGE
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Summary and Background Information:
The Land Development Code (LDC) (Ordinance #1798) was adopted by City Council in January 2009 and went into effect on March 1, 2009. This Land Development Code was a comprehensive update to the Commerce City Zoning Ordinance, which included a wide variety of topics dealing with development and land use, such as application types, zoning districts, use standards, subdivision procedures, design standards and signs. Thousands of items are included within the Land Development Code and overall, the updated code has been a tremendous help to staff and applicants when reviewing development proposals.
The Land Development Code is a “living document” that acts as a tool to guide future development of a community, protect neighborhoods, focus development, and enhance the environment. As a part of the public review process for the LDC, it was mentioned that the code would be an “on-going work in progress,” and that this document would continually evolve to reflect the needs and desires of the city. To implement this, changes or amendments are implemented periodically.
Commercial Self-Storage Facilities:
Over the last few years, staff has received several inquiries regarding development of self-storage facilities in commercial zone districts. The proposed facilities have been all or mostly indoor-access, climate-controlled, multi-story types of facilities with exterior appearances similar to office buildings or multi-family residential buildings. Currently, the Land Development Code (LDC) only allows self-storage facilities (mini-storage) in industrial zone districts. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow commer...
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