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Public Hearing to consider a Consistency Determination (ALUC-18-07) for the proposed County of Solano Zoning Ordinance amendment for non-conforming churches in the A-T-C and A-SV-20 Zoning Districts (Non-Conforming Church Ordinance) with the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan. (Sponsor: County of Solano)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Determine that application ALUC-2018-07 (Non-Conforming Church Ordinance) is consistent with the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan (Sponsor: County of Solano).
DISCUSSION:
The County of Solano is proposing an ordinance to amend its zoning regulations to establish regulations governing the expansion of existing churches in the Suisun Valley (See Attachment B Non-Conforming Church Ordinance).
In March 2001, the Board of Supervisors amended Chapter 28 ("Zoning Regulations") to preclude the establishment of new churches in the Exclusive Agricultural zoning districts in order to prevent the conversion of agricultural properties to non-agricultural uses that have the potential to draw large assemblages of people. After the adoption of the ordinance, churches lawfully established within Exclusive Agricultural zoning districts became legal nonconforming land uses and were permitted to continue to operate but could not expand in size or intensity of use.
In February 2011, the Board of Supervisors established new zoning districts and enacted new zoning regulations for the Suisun Valley area to protect the agricultural economy of the area by fostering development of agritourism land uses. The Suisun Valley zoning districts continued the previous ban on the establishment of new churches.
Currently, there are three existing churches within the Suisun Valley which are legal non-conforming. At least one has expressed interest in expanding its facilities.
The County of Solano is considering an ordinance amendment which would allow legal non-conforming churches in the A-SV-20 and ATC zoning ...
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