[Durham INC] FW: Notice for initial public review for UDO text amendments TC1200005- Farmers' Markets and Commercial Crop Production; and TC1200006- Electronic Gaming Establishments

[Will Wilson]

FYI, the amendment seems to allow more places that markets can take 
place, but seems to add rather odd restrictions: e.g., composting only 
in enclosed containers? The farm board has some concerns...

Will


On 8/23/2012 5:52 PM, Pat Carstensen wrote:
>
> I think the first proposed amendment is meant to fix the issues the
> Southern Farmers' Market ran into.  If so, we need to thank whoever
> is responsible. Regards, pat
>
> Subject: Notice for initial public review for UDO text amendments
> TC1200005- Farmers' Markets and Commercial Crop Production; and
> TC1200006- Electronic Gaming Establishments Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
> 17:16:50 -0400 From: Wade.Griffin at durhamnc.gov
>
> Text Amendment TC1200005 proposes revisions to the Unified
> Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding farmers’ markets and commercial
> crop production.   This text amendment would add provisions to allow
> farmers’ markets with a temporary use permit in certain areas that do
> not permit retail uses, and adds commercial crop production as a
> separate use that would be permitted in all zoning districts, while
> also making a distinction between crop production and community
> gardens. Additional supplementary requirements for the uses are also
> proposed.  Text Amendment TC1200006 proposes revisions to the Unified
> Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding electronic gaming
> establishments, or “internet sweepstakes”.This text amendment would
> add provisions for electronic gaming establishments by establishing
> the use category, permitted zoning districts to establish the use,
> and limited use standards specific to the use. No public hearings
> have been scheduled at this time, but notices will be sent and
> published as required for any future public hearings. The text of the
> proposed amendments may be viewed at
> http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/ccpd/Pages/Text%20Amendments/Pending-Text-Amendments.aspx.
> To provide comment or for more information please contact Michael
> Stock, 560-4137 x28227; Michael.Stock at DurhamNC.gov.  Please provide
> comments by August 31st.  Wade GriffinPlannerDurham City/County
> Planning Department101 City Hall PlazaDurham NC 27701Phone:
> 919-560-4137 x28229Fax    :
> 919-560-4641www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning
>
>
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