Permitted Commercial Uses

This initiative will update Piedmont's Zoning Code to streamline the permitting process for new businesses in existing commercial and mixed-use zones. This includes:

  • establishing a list of commercial uses that would be permitted by-right (without a public hearing)
  • establishing performance standards for permitted uses that ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, such as hours of operation or restrictions on goods that may be sold
  • updating procedures for conditional use permits for businesses that require them

Meetings and workshops

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Community Input

Two public surveys have been conducted - one asking for input on the type of businesses Piedmonters want to see, and a second inviting feedback on proposed operating standards.

  • Survey 1: What type of businesses do you want to see in Piedmont?, summer 2024: Results
  • Survey 2: We'd like your feedback on proposed operating standards for new businesses in Piedmont, winter 2024/25: Results

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