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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1994-0958 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS Council Bill No. 43 ORDINANCE NO. ~ Series of 1994 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT RENTAL UNITS WHICH MAY BE OWNED BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED TO BE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE CITY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Chapter 22, Article II, "Sales and Use Tax," is hereby amended by adding, amending or deleting definitions as follows: "Sec. 22.21 (a). Definitions and usage." "DWELLING UNIT: A BUILDING OR ANY PORTION OF A BUILDING DESIGNED FOR OCCUPANCY AS COMPLETE, INDEPENDENT LIVING QUARTERS FOR ONE (1) OR MORE PERSONS, HAVING DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING OR THROUGH A COMMON HALL, AND HAVING LIVING, SLEEPING, KITCHEN AND SANITARY FACILITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE OCCUPANTS." "Engaged in business in the city: (4) Owns, leases, rents, or otherwise exercises control over personal property, COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY, OR MORE THAN 10 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE TAXING JURISDICTION; OR" Section 2. 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 obtained. Section 3. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person of 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 circumstances. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect one day after final publication. Page 2 INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 6 to 2 on this 14th day of February , 1994, 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 Monday , March 14 , 1994, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 5 to 3 , this 14th day of March , 1994. Signed by the Mayor on this 15th day of March 1994. ~~ DAN WILDE, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY , "-'"At6b,#{ ,r'~\' ~.JMedJ2A./ KATHRYN L. ~CHROEDER, CITY ATTORNEY 1st Publication: February 22, 1994 2nd Publication: March 22, 1994 Wheat Ridge Sentinal Effective Date: March 23, 1994