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<br />Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-07 <br />March 27, 2006 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />Lastly, the amendment will modify and delete code sections that are <br />obsolete or in conflict with implementation of the new proposed <br />regulations or design guidelines, such as requiring mechanical equipment <br />to be screened, establishing a minimum residential garage size and <br />consolidating the minimum front yard requirements in one section to <br />avoid confusion. <br /> <br />Definitions <br /> <br />This section will be modified to clarify and create new definitions. <br />Definitions pertaining to lot coverage, one-family dwelling and vending <br />machines will be updated, while others, such as porte cochere will be <br />created to clarify other sections of the code. <br /> <br />Second Dwelling Unit <br /> <br />A minor modification to Section 41-194 (e) of the second dwelling unit <br />ordinance is proposed, which will clarify that the minimum dimension of <br />the usable open space is 15 feet in either direction. <br /> <br />Laundromats <br /> <br />This section, which was previously modified in 1995, is proposed to be <br />amended to incorporate an additional development and performance <br />standard. Due to concerns with loitering and public safety, the Police <br />Department is recommending that one full-time, on-site attendant be <br />present during the laundromat's hours of operation. This requirement <br />will address public safety and attractive nuisance concerns resulting <br />from the use. <br /> <br />Vending Machines <br /> <br />The proposed ordinance amendment is the refinement of the outdoor <br />vending regulations originally adopted in July 2003. The proposal <br />increases the allowable width of freestanding outdoor vending machines <br />from 37 inches to 42 inches to better align with the industry standard. <br /> <br />Secondly, the amendment specifically addresses outdoor water vending <br />machines that are proposed within the exterior storefronts of "water <br />stores." By way of the proposed definition and standards for outdoor <br />water vending machines, only one such water vending machine would be <br />permitted in each commercial center. The existing maximum of five <br /> <br />758-6 <br />