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Staff Renort <br /> APC# 2582-11 <br /> Owuer: Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana <br /> Location: Text Amendment <br /> Jurisdiction: City of South Bend <br /> Requested Action: <br /> An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, amending Chapter 21 <br /> of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 1 Basic Provisions, Section 21-01.03 Nonconforming <br /> Lots, Uses, Buildings, Structures or Signs, to add a new section to provide for Certification of <br /> Legal Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Buildings, Structures or Signs, and to amend and add certain <br /> related Definitions in Chapter 21, Article 1 l. <br /> Additional information: <br /> The proposed amendment esta.blishes a more formalized procedure that determines whether a <br /> property can qualify as a legally established nonconforming use of land. The amendment <br /> proposes required and suggested submission materials, an application and fee, and the issuance of <br /> a certificate, if appropriate. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends this petition be <br /> sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> Analysis: <br /> This ordinance establishes a formal process for the review and certification of legal non- <br /> conforming uses, allowing the Building Department to collect a wide range of information so as <br /> to make an informed decision. <br /> Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana <br /> #2582-11 <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />