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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-2007-1387 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER Council Bill No. 07-2007 Ordinance No. 1387 ~ ANr- Series of 2007 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ZONING OF SOCIAL CLUBS WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there has been an increase in complaints regarding the operation of social clubs in the City, specifically with respect to crime, disorderly conduct, litter, noise, traffic and parking; and WHEREAS, such operation of social clubs affects the livability of the adjacent neighborhoods, especially residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to minimize and control the adverse effects that social clubs may have within the City and thereby protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens; preserve the quality of life; preserve the property values and character of surrounding neighborhoods; deter the spread of urban blight and protect citizens from increased crime; and WHEREAS, separating social clubs from residential neighborhoods would serve to protect the health, safety and welfare, improve the quality of life, and protect property values of the citizenry; and WHEREAS, locational requirements alone do not adequately protect the health, safety, and general welfare of citizens and thus, certain requirements with respect to the licensing and operation of social clubs are in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1. Section 26-123 of the City's Code of Laws is hereby amended by the addition of the following definition to be added alphabetically: Social Club. A business whose sole, exclusive, or principal service provided is the leasing of space to persons or groups for private events such as parties or fundraisers. Social clubs do not include liquor licensed establishments, private clubs or lodges, hotels, public and private schools, colleges or universities, or churches. Section 2. Section 26-204 of the City's Code of Laws is hereby amended by adding to the Table of Uses - Commercial and Industrial Districts, the following: Uses Social club Notes NC In accordance with Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Chapter 11, article XI RC C-1 C-2 P P I P 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 attained. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after final publication, as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this 14th day of May , 2007, 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 June 11 , 2007, 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 8 to 0 this 11 th day of June , 2007. 2 SIGNED by the Mayor on this 2007. ATTEST: ~~ Michael Snow, City Clerk First Publication: May 17. 2007 Second Publication: June 14, 2007 Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: June 29, 2007 12th day of June A I / /\,r--:- ~ 1 j JIJ/}\ M/;,j:' Jar y ~ituflio, 'Mayor ~iiJ(lJt/J Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney 3