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Public Hearing: Approval of Resolution RES2022-10 for a moratorium extension on the acceptance of rezoning and variance applications seeking to develop or otherwise use the property as a townhome or for a townhome development from September 15, 2022 to September 19, 2022 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.
Ward / Citywide
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The City Council has received complaints regarding the lack of development and architectural standards for townhome developments. The moratorium would provide the City the opportunity to evaluate existing design standards for new townhome units and to consider amendments to the zoning ordinances regarding towhome developments. The request is to establish a moratorium on the acceptance of rezoning and variance applications for townhome developments starting March 15, 2021 and extending through and including September 15, 2022.
A Town Hall meeting has been scheduled at Brawner Hall for Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 6:30pm at City Hall / Council Chambers to receive public input regarding the draft Townhome Design Standards ordinance.
This item has an expected date for final vote of September 19, 2022 at the Mayor and Council meeting .
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of Resolution RES2022-10 for a moratorium extension on the acceptance of rezoning and variance applications seeking to develop or otherwise use the property as a townhome or for a townhome development from September 15, 2022 to September 19, 2022 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents.