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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Receive comments regarding a request to amend the Unified Development Code, of the City of Griffin, Article 7, Table 7.3, Zoning Districts, to allow Temporary Fireworks Stand, meeting the minimum standards of NFPA 1124 to operate as a permitted use along specified commercial corridors in the Planned Commercial District. Toussaint Kirk, Director of Planning & Development will address.




SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

The temporary stand provisions of the new Fireworks law becomes effective January 1, 2016. In anticipation of the new law, the City of Griffin is amending the UDC to assign where temporary fireworks stands may be located in the Planned Commercial District (PCD). Temporary stands must be physically operated by a non-profit corporation, having Sec. 501(c) status from the IRS.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning & Zoning Board and Staff recommends approval of the request.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Amendment_Ord_Temporary_Fireworks_Stand_011216.pdfTemporary Fireworks Stand Ordinance
Table_7.3__Temporary_Stands_2-_Planned_Commercial_Development_(PCD)__12-10-2015.pdfPermitted Use Table
Submitted by:

 Meeting Date:

Toussaint Kirk

1/12/2016

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny Smith