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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1983-0521INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER MERKL Ordinance No. 521 Series of 1983 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 2-24(h), 2-24(i), 2-24(j), AND 2-24(k) OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENUMBERING SAID SECTIONS, SAID SECTIONS RELATING TO MINOR SUBDIVISION PLATS, AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SPECIAL USE PERMITS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1. Section 2-24(h), 2-24(i), 2-24(j), and 2-24(k) of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: "(I) Minor subdivision plats without public street dedications or public reservations shall be heard and approved by the planning commission at a public hearing. Public hearings shall be conducted following procedures outlined in the subdivision regulations. (J) Minor subdivision plats with public street dedications or public reservations shall be heard by the planning commission at a public hearing and shall then be forwarded with their recommendations to city council for final approval. Public hearings shall be conducted following procedures outlined in the subdivision regulations. (K) Wherein the planning commission has denied a minor subdivision, an applicant may appeal that decision to city council in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. Wherein the planning commission has approved such a minor subdivision, aggrieved adjacent property owners may appeal that decision to city council in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. (H) Public hearings shall be held for special use permits, which approve specific land uses following the procedures for changes of the zoning map. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council and the final action shall be taken by the city council following the procedures for changes to the zoning map." Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance or its application to other persons or cir- cumstances. Section 3. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. PAGE TWO Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 15 day(s) after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of - 5 to 0 on this 14th day of February , 1983; ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for Februa 28 , 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, X500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of _7 to 0 this 28th day of Februarv , 1983. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 2nd day of March , 1983 ~ i Frank Stites, Mayor ATTEST: i Wanda Sang, City C, erk 1st publication: Feb. 17, 1983 2nd publication Mar. 10, 1983 Wheat Ridge Sentinel Effective Date: Mar. 25, 1983 APPROVED AS TO FORM BY OFFICE OF CITY ATTORgEY: John E. Hayes