<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-17 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Forest Hill Code of Ordinances, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 9 "Planning and Development Regulations, " Article 9.02 "Zoning Ordinance," at Division 2 "Definitions" by amending section 9.02.021 "Definitions" and at Division 4 "Schedule of Uses" by amending Section 9

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<strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-17 Public Hearing</u></strong><br>To conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Forest Hill Code of Ordinances, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 9 "Planning and Development Regulations, " Article 9.02 "Zoning Ordinance," at Division 2 "Definitions" by amending section 9.02.021 "Definitions" and at Division 4 "Schedule of Uses" by amending Section 9.02.081 "Uses" to add Oversized Vehicle Parking/Storage: An area or facility used for the temporary parking or storage of box trucks and other commercial vehicles or trailers not exceeding twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in length. Vehicles may not be dismantled, repaired, or serviced on site. Vehicle parking/storage under this use shall not exceed 60% of the total lot area, exclusive of required landscaping, setbacks, and drive aisles. This use is permitted by right in the LI and HI districts.<br><br><strong><u>Case #PZ 2026-17 Deliberation</u></strong><br>Discuss and consider action on a recommendation to the City Council regarding a request to amend the Forest Hill Code of Ordinances, as previously amended, by amending Chapter 9 "Planning and Development Regulations, " Article 9.02 "Zoning Ordinance," at Division 2 "Definitions" by amending section 9.02.021 "Definitions" and at Division 4 "Schedule of Uses" by amending Section 9.02.081 "Uses" to add Oversized Vehicle Parking/Storage: An area or facility used for the temporary parking or storage of box trucks and other commercial vehicles or trailers not exceeding twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in length. Vehicles may not be dismantled, repaired, or serviced on site. Vehicle parking/storage under this use shall not exceed 60% of the total lot area, exclusive of required landscaping, setbacks, and drive aisles. This use is permitted by right in the LI and HI districts.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.