Title
Food Stores in C2A Districts - For the purpose of introducing Food Stores as a permitted use in C2A zoning districts; and removing the erroneous reference to a standard for Food Stores in the PM2 zoning district.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 6-17
Introduced by: Alderman Budge
Referred to:
Planning Commission
Rules and City Government Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Food Stores in C2A Districts
FOR the purpose of introducing Food Stores as a permitted use in C2A zoning districts; and removing the erroneous reference to a standard for Food Stores in the PM2 zoning district.
BY repealing and re-enacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2016 Edition
Section 21.48.020
WHEREAS, Rookie's Market, the last downtown grocery store, closed in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Market House has not been able to offer fresh produce, meats and cheeses, basic condiments and staples since Hurricane Isabel struck in 2003; and
WHEREAS, residents, visitors, and boaters continually request a downtown grocery store through suggestions to elected officials and responses to citizen surveys ; and
WHEREAS, the modern grocery business is very competitive, having low profit margins; and
WHEREAS, high rents in downtown Annapolis have made the success of a grocery store near City Dock almost impossible; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is desirable to encourage establishment of a grocery store in downtown Annapolis areas with more economical rents; and
WHEREAS, Section 21.72.010.D of the Code of the City of Annapolis defines "Food store" as "a retail establishment selling dry groceries, produce and household items, but having no food prepared on the premises for immediate consumption;" and
WHEREAS, Food stores are a low-impact use compatible with the character of neighboring residential properties; and
WHEREAS, Food stores are not subject to the standards, including geographic restrictions, placed on f...
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