Bill No. 61-26

FOR the purpose of adding and modifying definitions of certain terms; removing the definitions of certain obsolete terms; revising certain general provisions; providing for the scope, administration, and interpretation of the Zoning Code; establishing certain requirements for zoning certificate of use applications; establishing exemptions to bulk regulations for dwellings in existence as of a certain date; modifying certain parking space requirements; adding purpose clauses for certain zoning districts; modifying, adding, and removing certain uses allowed in certain zoning districts under certain circumstances; clarifying certain bulk regulations in certain districts; removing the Open Space Conservation Overlay as obsolete; modifying certain requirements for certain conditional uses; modifying certain requirements for certain special exception uses; modifying certain provisions pertaining to certain special uses; modifying certain provisions pertaining to nonconforming uses; establishing standards for decisions on nonconforming use applications and prohibiting subsequent nonconforming use applications; modifying certain provisions pertaining to applications and hearings before the Administrative Hearing Officer; clarifying the requirements for keeping a variance or special exception from expiring; modifying certain provisions pertaining to certain enforcement and penalties; clarifying certain existing provisions; making certain technical and stylistic changes; correcting references to State Code provisions; correcting certain cross-references; and generally relating to public safety, and zoning.