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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
Council Bill No. 07-2007
Ordinance No. 1387
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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
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In accordance with
Wheat Ridge Code of
Laws, Chapter 11,
article XI
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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.
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SIGNED by the Mayor on this
2007.
ATTEST:
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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
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Jar y ~ituflio, 'Mayor
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Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
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