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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance amending Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-48,Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), regarding the addition of Research and Development to the Employment and Industrial districts. (First Reading)*
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Since the Zoning and Development Code was published on October 1, 2018, staff has identified changes which are intended to improve specific sections or to correct errors. This ordinance amendment is to correct an oversight. 'Research and Development' is currently a defined term in the code, but it is not listed as a permitted use in any zoning district. Typical research and development uses include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical instrumentation or supplies, communication and information technology, electronics and information technology, electronics and instrumentation, and computer hardware and software. Manufacturing and processing of goods for sale is not allowed. This amendment allows research and development as a permitted use in the OF-1 (General Office), OF-2 (Mid-Rise Office), BP (Business Park), LI (Light Industrial) and I (Industrial) zoning districts.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2020 and voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the amendment. There were no speakers at the public hearing.