St. Charles Parish - File #: 2016-0091

• File #: 2016-0091
• Version: 2
• Name: Amend Code, Appendix A.VI.B.[I].1.c.(3), VI.B.[II].1.c(3), and VI.B.[III].1.c.(4) Special permit uses-insert sections Appendix A VI.B.[I].1.b., VI.B.[II].1.b., and VI.B.[IIII].1.b - country club and golf course properties
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Enacted
• File created: 5/16/2016
• In control: Parish Council
• On agenda: 6/6/2016
• Final action: 6/6/2016
• Enactment #: 16-6-2
• Title: An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Appendix A.VI.B.[I].1.c.(3), Appendix A VI.B.[II].1.c(3), and Appendix A VI.B.[III].1.c.(4) Special permit uses and to insert sections Appendix A VI.B.[I].1.b., Appendix A VI.B.[II].1.b., and Appendix A VI.B.[IIII].1.b in order to diversify opportunities for commercial activities on country club and golf course properties.
• Sponsors: Lawrence 'Larry' Cochran, Department of Planning & Zoning
• Indexes: Legislative Cmte, P and Z (Dept. of)
• Code sections: Appendix A. Section VI. - Zoning district criteria and regulations
• Related files: 2015-0005

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/8/2016	2	Parish President	Approved by the Par. Pres.
6/6/2016	2	Parish Council	Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied
6/6/2016	2	Parish Council	Approved	Pass
5/16/2016	2	Parish Council	Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing
5/16/2016	2	Parish President	Introduced
5/5/2016	2	Planning Commission	Recommended Approval
5/5/2016	2	Department of Planning & Zoning	Recommended Approval
2/17/2016	1	Legislative Committee	Discussed.

2016-0091
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING)
ORDINANCE NO.
Title
An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Appendix A.VI.B.[I].1.c.(3), Appendix A VI.B.[II].1.c(3), and Appendix A VI.B.[III].1.c.(4) Special permit uses and to insert sections Appendix A VI.B.[I].1.b., Appendix A VI.B.[II].1.b., and Appendix A VI.B.[IIII].1.b in order to diversify opportunities for commercial activities on country club and golf course properties.
Body
WHEREAS, The St. Charles Parish Council recognizes that golf courses and country clubs generally are nonprofit organizations that rely on membership revenues; and,
WHEREAS, golf courses and country clubs were developed in the late 50s and 60s in many St. Charles Parish communities to provide recreation, community gathering opportunities, and limited services for members; and,
WHEREAS, this business model has suffered due to declining membership; and,
WHEREAS, most golf courses and country clubs are located in residential zoning districts which prohibit commercial uses; and,
WHEREAS, golf courses and country clubs may be better able to keep their facilities viable by leasing space to low-intensity businesses such as art studios, religious groups, commercial recreation facilities, commercial schools, personal service shops, professional offices, and restaurants; and,
WHEREAS, The St. Charles Parish Council wishes to allow these low-intensity uses in country club and swim club properties as Special Exception Uses and require more intense commercial uses to obtain a Special Permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission,
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A.VI.B.[I].1.c.(3).Special permit uses in the R1(A) zoning district is hereby amended as follows-with strikethrough to be deleted and bold to be added: "Golf courses (but not miniature courses or driving ranges), country clubs, and customary accessory commerc...