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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
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AMENDING THE CITY OF FOLEY ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Foley, Alabama, adopted Ordinance No. 387-87 on June 15, 1987, ordaining a new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Foley which has subsequently been amended, and
WHEREAS, the City of Foley Planning Commission has recommended changes within the current Zoning Ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Foley deems it necessary, for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City to amend said Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, all requirements to the laws of the State of Alabama, with regard to the preparation of the report of the Foley Planning Commission and subsequent action of the City Council have been met,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOLEY, ALABAMA while in regular session accepted the following changes:
ARTICLE II - DEFINITIONS:
Foley Directional/Wayfinding Signs: Signs erected by or on behalf of the City of Foley in the public right of way pursuant to City ordinances and regulations directing travelers to business locations from intersections.
Garden-Patio Home (GPH): A single family dwelling located on its own lot, having only one (1) side yard required or two (2) single family dwellings connected by a firewall as required by the Building and Fire Codes with only one (1) side yard required per dwelling, with a minimum six hundred (600) square feet of court yard, patio or open space provided per dwelling, or as otherwise stated in this Ordinance. Sometimes referred to herein as “Patio-Garden Home”.
Habitable Structure: A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
Hotel: Any establishment where sleeping or sleeping and eating accommodations are advertised or held out to be available to transients, whether such establishment be know...
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