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1 <br /> ' �`, � ,r , � � <br /> , <br /> To: Chair Schoenzeit and Planning Commission Members <br /> Jessica Loftus, City Administrator � <br /> �, �C/ <br /> � From: Melanie Curtis, Planning&Zoning Coordinator <br /> ` Date: 11 May 2011 <br /> ; <br /> Subject: #11-3503, City of Orono,Zoning Text Amendment <br /> � Residential Zoning Districts: Residential Dock Rental <br /> � Public Hearing <br /> � <br />, Application Summary: The City is considering a zoning code text amendment in order to clarify <br /> the City's prohibition of dock rental on residential properties. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the proposed <br /> draft ordinance. <br /> � Pertinent Zoning Code Sections . <br /> 78-304(6);78-329(6);78-349(6) &78-368(6) Lakeshore Residential District Accessory Uses <br /> 78-661 Definition of Marina Business <br /> 78-665 B-2 District Permitted Uses <br /> 94-36; 94-37&94-38 Licensing ofJoint Use Docks <br /> 94-71 through 94-101 Licensing of Marina Businesses <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Dock Rental—City Code Information Handout <br /> Exhibit B. General Residential Dock Handout <br /> Exhibit C. Gaffron Memo- Background 05/12/11 <br /> Exhibit D. Draft Ordinance <br /> Summary <br /> In order to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods and prevent competition with licensed <br /> marina businesses, rental of boat slips on residential docks has been limited in the City of Orono since <br /> 1962. Rental of boat slips on residential properties has been prohibited entirely since 1995. <br /> The City Code sections when taken together comprise the City's rules for rental of residential boat slips or <br /> docks are many and are scattered throughout the zoning code. These code sections are outlined within a <br /> City handout attached as Exhibit A. This informational handout with the lengthy title "Orono Municipal <br /> Code Excerpts Regarding Prohibition of Boat Slip Rental in Residential Zones" is also lengthy in content. <br /> � Staff is proposing a zoning code text amendment which will not change the rule but rather state�the <br /> current rules more clearly and succinctly within a single code section. <br /> Issues for Consideration � <br /> Does the Planning Commission find there any other issues or concerns with this amendment? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval of the proposed draft ordinance clarifying the City's regulations regarding <br /> rental of boat slips on residential property.The draft ordinance should be moved forward to the City <br /> Council's May 23rd agenda for review. <br /> i <br /> i <br />