City Council

CC 19. Adopt Ordinances Amending Title 5 (Business Licenses) of the Lancaster Municipal Code for Amortization Purposes Recommendation(s): 1. Tobacco Retail Establishments Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1148 amending Section 5.42.130 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for tobacco retailers; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. Alcoholic Beverage Establishments and Recycling Facilities Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1149 amending Section 5.04.050 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to require applicants for alcoholic beverage establishment business licenses to demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning permits under Title 17 and establish additional business license requirements for recycling facilities; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 3. Massage Establishments Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1150 amending Section 5.34.150 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for massage establishments; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). The proposed ordinances amend portions of Title 5 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to strengthen regulatory oversight and improve coordination between the City’s zoning and business licensing requirements for certain regulated businesses, including recycling facilities, tobacco retailers, alcoholic beverage establishments, and massage establishments.