From
Chris Hartmann
Title
TA190801 - Text Amendment - Amendment to the Unified Development Code, Article 4 "Permissible Uses", modifying the permissible uses in certain zoning districts for Event Centers. (On August 5, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0).
Presenter
David P. Jones, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Amendment to the Unified Development Code, Article 4 "Permissible Uses", modifying the permissible uses in certain zoning districts for Event Centers.
SUMMARY:
Amendment to Unified Development Code Article 4: Permissible Uses to add standard regulations for Event Centers to create consistency with new applications.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
Over the past several years, Grand Prairie has seen an increase in the number of Event Center Specific Use Permit Applications. Six Specific Use Permits in the last two years have been considered in front of P&Z and City Council.
Considering the number of Event Center applications, different standards have been applied to these Event Centers with little consistency. These new regulations will standardize the operation of Event Centers and make the process for approval more straightforward.
HISTORY:
The subject of Event Centers was discussed in the May 13th City Council Development Committee meeting. It was requested that a number of regulations be standardized for Event Centers after review of other Cities regulations and definitions on them.
PROPOSED STANDARDS:
SECTION 14 - MULTI-PURPOSE SPECIAL EVENT CENTERS
4.14.1 The Event Center may include only indoor areas for operational use. No functions are to be held outside other than on-site parking and loading/unloading of goods used in conjunction with authorized events.
4.14.2 The applicant may allow the renter to “bring your own bottle” (BYOB) in accordance with TABC provisions, as defined in the Alcoholic Beverage Code of the State of Texas.
4.14.3 For all events wh...
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