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Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-297 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16, Articles I And VII Of The County Code Of Ordinances To Add New Uses Gift And Souvenir Shops And Recreation Equipment Retail And Rental As An Accessory Use In The W-2 And P-O Zones And Permitted In All Down Town And M-U Zoned Areas; And Restaurants And Restaurants With Alcohol As Being Permitted By Special Use Permit In The W-2 Zoned Areas; And Lounges Or Bars Use Was Expanded To Include Tap Or Tasting Rooms And In W-2 Districts With A Special Use Permit.
Recommended Action
I introduce, without prejudice, Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-297 and ask the staff to assure that it is published as provided in the County Charter.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council introduce this Code Ordinance No. 02-297.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Los Alamos County Council approve Case No. ZCA-2019-0006, a text amendment to the Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 - The Development Code, Sec. 16-287 Use Index Table, Sec. 16-9 Definitions and Rules, and amending other provisions of the code to be consistent therewith.
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The Community Development staff are initiating the proposed code changes to the Use Index Table and Definitions. The added changes to the table are necessary due to the community needs and values that have changed over time due to market conditions, as well as the needs of those who wish to do business in Los Alamos. Some uses were unanticipated when the table was created in the 1960’s, but the proposed uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and accommodate current market demands.
The proposed text changes to Chapter 16 were brought about by an inquiry to add a tap room to the Ski Lodge at Pajarito Mountain. Staff’s research determined some currently existing uses at the Pajarito Mountain are not reference...
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