TITLE
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, amending Chapter 31, Article IV, Division 12, District "B-3" Local Business District and amending Chapter 31, Article IV, Division 16, "RC-1" Restaurant and Alcohol Sales District.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, amending Chapter 31, Article IV, Division 12, District "B-3" Local Business District and amending Chapter 31, Article IV, Division 16, "RC-1" Restaurant and Alcohol Sales District
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Planning and Development Services
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Staff presented this item to the City Council at the workshop meeting of January 7, 2014. Following presentation of this item, the City Council directed the staff to revise the Code of Ordinances to allow for the on-premises sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages "by right" in the "B-3" Local Business District. As this involves Chapter 31, staff thought it would be best from a procedural standpoint to begin this revision effort with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The purpose of this item is to improve our competitiveness in attracting restaurants, particularly fine dining establishments, by eliminating uncertainty and delays in business start ups. Restaurants in Killeen are required to obtain an "RC-1" (Restaurant and Alcohol Sales District) zoning designation from the City Council after going through a public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission. This process involves making an application to the City and providing written notice to surrounding property owners in accordance with Local Government Code 211.007 and Killeen Code of Ordinances Section 31-39. However, the uncertainty associated with the "RC-1" zoning process lends itself to hesitancy of prospective restauranteurs in relocating and occupying available lease space or building new establishments. The current practice could b...
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