Existing ordinances are vague on how many vouchers a hotel can accept, and officials are looking to change zoning rules
“As a sign of good faith, the City informed the motel owners that the warning notices sent out earlier were being rescinded until further policy discussion could occur with the City Council,” according to a press release sent Friday by spokesman David Richards.saying the scope of the voucher program led to “illegal drug use and disturbance of the peace.”
The update will clarify how hotel space can be used and “strengthen the ordinance so it’s more clear,” Noah Alvey, the city’s deputy director of community development, told commissioners. At least three other hotels are in areas that would allow shelters if owners had additional permits, according to the city’sgoverning a business’ “accessory uses.”“Typically, an accessory use will not exceed 15 percent of the gross floor area,” the code says. As a result, the city ordered the hotels to reduce their voucher population to 15 percent.
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