Ord 1922 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Permit New Provisions Concerning Special/Promotional Events for Automobile DealersORDINANCE 1922
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT NEW PROVISIONS
CONCERNING SPECIAL /PROMOTIONAL EVENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does hereby ordain:
SECTION I
Section 29.50.032 of the Town Code is added to read:
Sec. 29.50.032. Promotional Events for Auto Dealers.
This section applies only to businesses with current, valid Conditional Use Permits
for vehicle sales.
(1) Purpose and Findings:
The traditional methods for sales promotions for the sale of automobiles has
included flags, pennants, balloons, outdoor entertainment, food booths and other carnival
types of activities otherwise prohibited by this Ordinance. i Auto dealers unable to use these
promotional devices are at a competitive disadvantage which threatens their ability to
operate viable businesses. The Council finds that it is in the public's interest to have
financially stable automobile sales and service businesses located within the Town to reduce
the length of trips by Town residents desiring these services thereby contributing to high air
quality.
(2) Definitions:
f a� Auto Dealer: the owner or operator of a business which has a current,
valid conditional use permit allowing the sale of vehicles.
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(b) Small Promotion: an event sponsored by one or more auto dealers
lasting no longer than three days.
(c) Large Promotion: an event sponsored by two or more auto dealers
lasting no longer than seven days.
(3) Promotional Event Permit The Planning Department may issue permits to
auto dealers for promotional events as follows:
(a) For Small Promotions:
(i) No more than one small promotion shall be permitted on any
zoning plot in any calendar month. At least a four day interval must
separate small promotions.
(ii) Applications for permit must be filed with the Town three
working days in advance of the event.
(iii) The permit applicant shall describe and agree to perform a
program to assure cleanup of any trash or debris in the vicinity of the
event.
(iv) The permit may allow a waiver of the provisions of Section
29.10.115(1) regarding flags, pennants or balloons provided no helium
is used, no metallic balloons are used, and that the applicant can
demonstrate that adequate precautions will be taken to protect the
public health and safety.
(b) For Large Promotions:
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(i) No more than one large promotion shall be permitted on any
zoning plot in any calendar quarter. At least a 30 -day interval shall
separate large promotions.
(ii) Applications for permit must be filed with the Town a minimum
of 14 calendar days in advance of the event.
(iii) The permit applicant shall describe and agree to perform a
program to assure cleanup of any trash or debris in the vicinity of the
event.
(iv) The permit may allow a waiver of the provisions of Section
29.10.115(1) regarding flags, pennants or balloons provided that no
helium is used, no metallic balloons are used, and the applicant can
demonstrate that adequate precautions will be taken to protect the
public health and safety.
(v) The permit may allow a waiver of the rules limiting the
placement, size and /or height of signs to allow a cold air inflatable
device provided that the applicant can demonstrate that adequate
precautions will be taken to protect the public health and safety,
provide insurance, and indemnify the Town against any liability for the
duration of the event in an amount equal to the minimum amount
specified by Council policy.
(vi) The permit may allow a waiver of Section 29.20.185 restricting
outdoor entertainment provided that any amplified sound will not
exceed the limits specified by the Town's Noise Ordinance.
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(viii) The permit may allow for the provision of food either by sale
or gift provided that the applicant can show by a written document
that all food service complies with all health department regulations.
SECTION II
This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after the date it is adopted. At least five days
prior to and within 15 days after this Ordinance is adopted, the Town Clerk shall cause a
summary to be published in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in
the Town.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos on October 19, 1992, and adopted by the following vote as an ordinance
of the Town of Los Gatos at a meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on
November 2, 1992.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Brent N. Ventura
Mayor Eric D. Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: C� `
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF VLGATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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