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Outdoor theaters in commercial districts

Title 21A amendment to permit live performance theaters, indoor or outdoor, in the CG district and other appropriate districts. Hearing set for April 15, 2025.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Commercial districts

Every hearing and vote

  1. March 4, 2025 · City Council work session

    Permitting outdoor theaters in commercial districts

    Discussed

    Staff presented an amendment to Title 21A that would permit live performance theaters, indoor or outdoor, in the CG General Commercial district and other fitting districts; currently only indoor live performance theaters are permitted. Members asked about fire code for temporary structures, buffer distances, and noise near residential areas.

  2. March 25, 2025 · City Council

    Outdoor theaters in commercial districts: set hearing (Petition PLNPCM2024-00595)

    Approved · 7-0

    On consent, the Council set an April 15, 2025 hearing on an amendment to permit live performance theaters, indoor or outdoor, in the CG district and other appropriate districts.

    Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Mano. Vote: 7-0