City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT
OF CHAPTER 267 - ZONING OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON TO PERMIT AND REGULATE
INDOOR RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT FACILITIES
Whereas, in a letter dated February 24, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department & Community Development formally requested authorization to amend Chapter 267 - Zoning of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon as indicated below; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need to modernize its zoning regulations in response to evolving commercial and recreational trends, particularly the nationwide emergence of indoor recreation and amusement facilities; and
Whereas, indoor recreation and amusement facilities-offering attractions such as trampolines, laser tag, virtual reality games, go-karts, and climbing walls-are increasingly filling vacant commercial and light industrial spaces left behind by large-format retailers; and
Whereas, Fun City Adventure Park, a nationally operating indoor recreation provider, has expressed interest in locating a facility at the vacant Bed Bath & Beyond site on Sanford Boulevard, a well-suited location given its public transportation access and existing infrastructure; and
Whereas, the City's Department of Planning and Community Development has identified a significant local demand for family-friendly indoor recreational options during its Comprehensive Plan Community Conversations; and
Whereas, such facilities have the potential to enhance the City's economy, repurpose underutilized buildings, and expand recreational opportunities for residents of all ages; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare to permit and regulate indoor recreation and amusement facilities by amending the City Zoning Code; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
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