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ITEM: ORDINANCE 2014-29 (amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62, Sec. 62-9.c.(2)(i) to allow commercial vehicle parking on multi-family residential properties with limitations)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 62, ARTICLE I, SECTION 62-9.c.(2)(i) OF THE WELLINGTON CODE OF ORDINANCES PERMITTING EXCEPTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
EXPLANATION: This proposed Ordinance amends the commercial vehicle parking regulations for multi-family residential properties in Wellington. The Code currently permits one commercial vehicle per lot to be parked in a side or rear yard, if licensed and not visible from either the street or an adjoining property. The vehicles can be also kept in a garage. A commercial vehicle may be parked in a driveway or parking lot if the only reason it is deemed commercial is exterior signage and the signs are completely covered.
These regulations limit the potential tenants of rental apartments (including duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes) where the units do not have garages and there is no side or rear yards where vehicles could be parked to comply with the Code. Many potential tenants are service-oriented professionals that are required to have take-home vehicles for on-call assignments or are required to report to customer sites directly from home. Some Wellington landlords report that this situation limits their rental pool and maintain a steady rental income.
The proposed amendments will allow commercial vehicle parking in multi-family neighborhoods with certain restrictions. The restrictions limit the size and weight of the vehicle and do not allow open display of equipment.
SUMMARY: The amendments propose to allow one commerc...
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