Code Section: 228.2 (a)

Subject: Gas station conversions in redevelopment areas

Effective Date: 

Interpretation:

   This Subsection states that all conversions of gas stations require a conditional use authorization or permission from the Zoning Administrator. It says, "such authorizations shall be in addition to any other permit or authorization required for a proposed service station conversion under any applicable City, State or federal law or regulation." Regulations of the Planning Code apply to redevelopment areas unless the Planning Commission approves the redevelopment plan and agrees to its sovereignty within the redevelopment area concerning the issues covered by the redevelopment plan. In cases where a redevelopment plan calls for a type of development that could include a gas station, it could be argued that these conversion regulations apply. However, in cases where a redevelopment plan calls for a type of development that clearly would not include the gas station in question, the conversion regulations of the Planning Code would not apply.

The City Attorney has also expressed an opinion that the gas station conversion regulations do not apply to City or Port property.