Commission recommends allowing religious assemblies and special-event venues in AC zoning

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to the zoning use chart to allow Religious Assembly and Special Assembly Venue as permitted uses within the Arterial Commercial (AC) district. Development Director Corey Divel said the change would provide more consistent treatment of religious and similar assembly uses and is consistent with practices in other communities.

Commissioners discussed existing religious facilities along commercial corridors and the potential for assembly uses in storefronts or commercial centers. On a motion by Butch Stott, seconded by Shane Patterson, the commission recommended approval unanimously; the recommendation will proceed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for final action.