Remove coal and petroleum coke storage from allowable city uses
In Plain English
The city currently allows companies to store coal and petroleum coke with special permits. This proposal bans these materials entirely from Richmond. The Planning Commission will review the zoning changes before the council votes.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Accept the staff recommendation including the last paragraph in the letter from Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, dated April 23, 2019, as follows: (1) direct that the City continue to move forward with its previous direction to develop an ordinance to phase out existing operations, and (2) clarify that even after the zoning change, there needs to be further review of the City's permit records before making a final determination that the existing coal/coke facility is a 'legal non-conforming use'
5 aye · 0 nay · 1 abstain
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will move forward with banning coal and petroleum coke storage within city limits, with the council voting 5-0 in favor with one abstention from Nathaniel Bates. The decision directs staff to develop rules for phasing out existing coal storage operations and requires the city to review permit records before determining whether current facilities can continue as legal non-conforming uses. This change would eliminate the city's current system that allows these materials to be stored with special permits. The proposal still needs Planning Commission review before final council approval of the zoning changes.
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Coal and Petroleum Coke Storage Prohibition Ordinance
Adopted Ordinance No. 05-20 N.S. adding Article 15.04.615 to the Richmond Municipal Code
Ordinance amending Chapter 9.22 Public Nuisances to require enclosure of coal and petroleum coke storage and transfer facilities
Coal and Petroleum Coke Protection Ordinance
Amendments to Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) Article 15.04.615 to extend amortization period for nonconforming land uses related to the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke to December 31, 2026 (PLN21-427)