Number
181462
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to the zoning code definition of “general office”.
Section
295-201-239 am
295-203-5-a am
Analysis
This ordinance amends the zoning code definition of “general office” to provide that accessory uses to a general office may include, but are not limited to, common areas, break rooms and lounge areas, including kitchens, coffee bars, outdoor spaces, pet-friendly areas, game rooms, fitness centers, locker and shower rooms, meeting rooms and conference centers. Accessory conference or meeting spaces may be occasionally used by outside groups. Accessory uses and functions may be related to an individual building occupant or may be common resources available to all occupants in a multi-tenant office building.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 295-201-239 of the code is amended to read:
295-201. Definitions.
239. GENERAL OFFICE means use of a building for business, professional or administrative office. A general office is characterized by a low proportion of vehicle trips attributable to visitors or clients in relationship to employes. Examples include, but are not limited to, offices of firms or organizations providing architectural, computer software consulting, data management, engineering, interior design, graphic design, real estate, insurance, investment or legal services. This term does not include a bank or other financial institution or the office of a physician, dentist, optometrist or chiropractor. >>Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to, common areas, break rooms and lounge areas, including kitchens, coffee bars, outdoor spaces, pet-friendly areas, game rooms, fitness centers, locker and shower rooms, meeting rooms and conference centers. Accessory conference or meeting spaces may be occasionally used by outside groups. Accessory uses and functions may be related to an individual building occupant or may be common resources available to all occupants in a multi-tenant office building.<<
Part 2. Section 295-203-5-a of the code is amended to read:
295-203. Use Definitions.
5. COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE USES.
a. “General office” means use of a building for business, professional or administrative office. A general office is characterized by a low proportion of vehicle trips attributable to visitors or clients in relationship to employes. Examples include, but are not limited to, offices of firms or organizations providing architectural, computer software consulting, data management, engineering, interior design, graphic design, real estate, insurance, investment or legal services. This term does not include a bank or other financial institution or the office of a physician, dentist, optometrist or chiropractor. >>Accessory uses may include, but are not limited to, common areas, break rooms and lounge areas, including kitchens, coffee bars, outdoor spaces, pet-friendly areas, game rooms, fitness centers, locker and shower rooms, meeting rooms and conference centers. Accessory conference or meeting spaces may be occasionally used by outside groups. Accessory uses and functions may be related to an individual building occupant or may be common resources available to all occupants in a multi-tenant office building.<<
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Dept. of City Development
Drafter
LRB173282-1
Jeff Osterman
01/07/2019