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r I Relating to the Definition of Meeting Facility and Community Building: Section 25-1-5(b) Definitions ["Community building"means a public or privately owned building for civic, primarily for financial gain.] 'Meeting facility"means a [permanent] public or privately-owned facility, which is not operated primarily for financial gain, that is used for [nenp ] recreational,social, civic, cultural, or multi-purpose[use,] functions, and which has no overnight accommodations. [, and which] The facility may be used for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of members' mutual interests or [may be primarily intended] for community purposes. Typical uses may include private clubs,union halls, community and association centers, [and student centers.] but not educational facilities, such as schools." Reason for changes: The definition and use of community buildings and meeting facilities are very similar. The Planning Director is initiating a change to incorporate these two definitions and uses into a single comprehensive definition to be identified as "meeting facilities"that will allow private or public functions,including community halls and association centers. The facility can be rented out for private functions, as well. A restriction is being added to prevent the"meeting facility"from being used for educational purposes such as a school that usually operate on a daily basis and create adverse traffic and noise impacts to the surrounding community. Relating to Use Regulations of Meeting Facilities: Section 25-2-61. Applicability; use permit required. "(a) The following uses shall be permitted within designated County zoning districts only if a use permit is obtained for the use from the commission: -2-