05 Attachment 5 - 2019-012 - Suspending 29.20.750(8) to allow group classes in C-2 zone to be heard by DRCRESOLUTION 2019-012
RESOL UTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SUSPENDING TOWN CODE SECTION 29.20.750 (8), REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES TO ALLOW THE GROUP CLASSES IN THE C-2 ZONE TO BE HEARD BY THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND SUSPENDING A PORTION OF 29.20.185, 4. (H) TO ALLOW GROUP CLASSES IN THE 0, C-1, CH, AND LM ZONES TO OPERATE WITHOUT A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2019.
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos Town Council has an adopted strategic priority to
streamline land Use and Economic Vitality policies; and
WHEREAS, the Town has recently experienced a high turnover in commercial spaces,
and have additional commercial spaces that will increase the commercial space inventory
through new developments in Los Gatos; and
WHEREAS, providing a 9-month period in which group classes may gain approval with a
reduced process timeline and cost may create more opportunities to attract and retain
businesses in Los Gatos; and
WHEREAS, group classes create an exposure, synergy, and in many cases a partner ship
with nearby retailers and restaurants strengthening the vitality of the shopping area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos suspends a portion of Town Code Section
29.20. 750 (8), regarding the assignment of duties to allow group classes in the C-2 zone to be
heard by the Development Review Committee, and suspends a portion of 29.20.185 4.(h) to
allow group classes in the 0, C-1, CH and LM zones to operate without a Conditional Use Permit
until December 31, 2019 pursuant to the following provisions:
1.Development Review Committee: New group class businesses locating in the C-2
Zone (Downtown) must complete a Development Review Application for a
Conditional Use Permit, pay the associated application fees, and be approved by the
Development Review Committee.
2.Certificate of Use and Occupancy and Business license
New group class businesses locating in the 0, C-1, CH, or LM zones must file
applications with the Town for a Certificate of Use and Occupancy and a Business
license, and pay the associated fees prior to operating. No Conditional Use Permit is
required.
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Resolution 2019-012 March 19, 2019
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