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Attachment 5. g • g �./�/ REDWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: December 16, 2003 AGEND,> ITEM: 4 - FILE: ZT 2003-07 PLANNER: Curtis Williams, Contract Planner Charles Jany, Principal Planner APPLICANT: CITY OF REDWOOD CITY LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures, and Pa�king. STAFF RECOMAr�ENDATION: Find that the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are in the public interest and recommend approval of the subject amendments to the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING: Yes NO. OF NOTICES MAILED: NA LEGAL NOTICE: published on December 6, 2003 BACKGROUND The current Chapter 33 of the Zoning Code governs development of sites which contain nonconforming uses or structures. The term "nonconforming" is commonly defined as pertaining to uses and structures that legally existed prior to the established current zoning regulations or prior to incorporation into the City. Illegal uses or structures are not considered "nonconforming" as they were not legally established. Many of the current provisions of Chapter 33 are not clear to staff and the public, and some provisions, such as for amortization (removal) of nonconforming uses and structures, have never been applied. Additionally, nonconforming parking is not adequately addressed in the Code, creating ambiguous circumstances for staff in reviewing proposals with nonconforming parking. Nonconforming lots are also not clearly addressed, except in particular districts. The City has contracted with, Curtis Williams, a local planning consultant, to review these provisions, compare with the regulations of other cities, analyze options to address the current concerns, and work with staff to develop proposed revisions to current language. Mr. Williams also coordinated his review with the