Memorandum 18-074 RV's in Marine Commercial and Marine Industrial

M E M O R A N D U M   18-074

TO:                  MAYOR ZAK AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH:       KATIE KOESTER, CITY MANAGER
FROM:             RICK ABBOUD, CITY PLANNER

DATE:                   June 6, 2018

SUBJECT:      AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE 21.54.325, STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE MARINE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND THE MARINE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

At the request of the City Council, the Planning Commission has reviewed the City Council’s proposed changes for allowance for the use of RV’s in the Marine Districts. A public hearing was held at the April 18th meeting of the Planning Commission.

After receiving public testimony, the Commission voted to recommend amending the Ordinance of the City Council. The amendments included the recommendation of requiring an annual permit with an annual fee. The Commission also wished to add language that called out a requirement for the RV to be registered and insured. While no motion was recorded regarding the amount of the fee, the Planning Office recommends consideration of a fee of at least $100 annually.

Planning Commission Recommendation:

Adopt Draft Ordinance regarding Employee-Occupied Recreational Vehicles with Planning Commission edits.

Attachment:  Ordinance 18-12(A)(S)