The Petitioner requests an amendment of Article 8, Section 8.7.23, Outdoor Vending Unit (25 square feet or greater), to expand the number of allowable zoning districts to include Office & Institutional – Expanded (OI-E) and Business – Neighborhood (B-N). Under Section 8.7.23 Outdoor Vending Unit (25 square feet or greater).  Specific requests impact these sections of the ordinance: 

• 8.7.23.a.i Location
• 8.7.23.a.iv Location
• 8.7.23.a.vi Ice Vending Units
• 8.7.23.b.i Development Standards
• 8.7.23.b.v Development Standards
• 8.7.23.c Signage

The proposed amendment to Sections 8.7.22 and 8.7.23 expands automated services into the B-N and OI-E districts to improve local convenience and reduce vehicle trips while mandating vehicular protection, such as bollards, to ensure pedestrian safety.

The updates also include more sustainable maintenance schedules for trash receptacles and new requirements for shielded signage lighting to preserve the aesthetic character of surrounding neighborhoods.

Finally, the clarified 300-foot separation requirement for ice vending units prevents clustering, ensuring these structures do not create undue visual clutter within the local streetscape.

Based upon review and consideration by the City and MPC Staff, the applicant’s request to expand the allowable zoning districts is reasonable and consistent with current zoning policy, Plan 2040 objectives and goals, and the overall intent of the ordinance.

On April 21, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments to Article 8, Section 8.7.22 and Section 8.7.23.