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File #: 2022-050    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/10/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/28/2022 Final action: 2/28/2022
Title: Ordinance 22-12, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Article XV - Variances, Section 158.297 - Applications for Variance (Variance & Appeals) Text Amendment (P21-287)
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance, 2. Exhibit "A", 3. Staff Presentation
Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 22-12, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Article XV - Variances, Section 158.297 - Applications for Variance (Variance & Appeals) Text Amendment (P21-287)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Planner II

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to provide exceptional municipal services.

Executive Summary: This is a City initiated text amendment to P21-287 - Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Article XV - Variances, Section 158.297 of the Code of Ordinances. The purpose of this Zoning Text Amendment is to amend the procedure for submitting variance applications and appeal filings to include additional application limitations.

Presentation Information: Staff may provide a short presentation.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the proposed ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the proposed ordinance and provide staff direction.

Background:

* On January 4, 2022, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment.

* The City Council has directed staff to amend the code so that a variance is not requested when the circumstances are unchanged.

Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.

Financial Information: N/A

Special Consideration: N/A

Location of Project: N/A

Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance
2. Staff Report
3. Exhibit "A"
4. Staff Presentation

NOTE: All of the listed items in the "Attachment" section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.

Internal Reference Number: 7848

Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency b...

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