§ 5.05. Ordinances requiring voter approval


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  • (1) Any ordinance approving a development permit which would increase the existing density in any zoning district as of November 7, 2006 shall require voter approval before any such ordinance shall become effective. No development permit shall be issued or effective until said ordinance is approved by referendum.

    (2) Any ordinance amending the city's land development regulations to increase residential densities or building heights greater than that allowed on November 7, 2006; or decrease breezeway percentages below those required on November 7, 2006, shall require voter approval before any such ordinance shall become effective.

    (3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any structure existing, permitted, or approved by any appropriate regulatory agency on November 7, 2006, shall be allowed to be built, rebuilt, or repaired in the event of a casualty or catastrophe, even if such structure is nonconforming for failure to comply with regulations existing on November 7, 2006, governing density, height, and/or breezeways.

(Ord. No. 1019, § 1, 11-3-09)