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Item 1.I.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 10/27/2025 |
| Title: | Second/Final reading amending ordinance BMCC 22-406 - Sidewalk Impediments |
| Presented by: | Tina Hoeger |
| Department: | Planning & Community Services |
| Presentation: | No |
| Legal Review: | Yes |
| Project Number: | N/A |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the second and final reading of the amended ordinance BMCC 22-406 - Sidewalk impediments.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
At its meeting on October 13, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and approved the first reading of the amended ordinance BMCC 22-406 Sidewalk impediments with a vote of 10-1. Amendments provide a definition of impediments as it relates to this section of code and clarifies the extent to which sidewalks need to be cleared of impediments. A clean version of the amended ordinance is attached to this staff memo for final approval.
STAKEHOLDERS
The recommended amendments to BMCC 22-406 will have a positive effect on all users of our sidewalks, especially for those stakeholders that use a wheeled device in some way, whether it be a scooter, wheelchair, stroller, etc. The amendments will also provide for more consistent and clear enforcement.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve BMCC 22-406 Sidewalk impediments on second/final reading as submitted; or,
- Not Approve BMCC 22-406 Sidewalk impediments on second/final reading as submitted.
FISCAL EFFECTS
Approval does not have a negative impact on the code enforcement budget.
SUMMARY
Staff recommends approving BMCC 22-406 Sidewalk impediments on second/final reading. Approving the recommended amendments to BMCC 22-406 will give code enforcement year-round ability to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians and wheeled travelers alike.