Title
A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL AND RESCIND RESOLUTION 25-143 ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2025 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE APPLICATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Brief Description: Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the community and review Planning Commission recommendations before prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments.
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Legislative History
Resolution 25-143 adopted October 7, 2025 and effective November 6, 2025.
Purpose & Explanation
The Planning Commission adopted a motion on August 11, 2025 requesting City Council advance a 90 day moratorium on applications to allow the Commission time to study Land Development Code amendments based on a list of forwarded recommendations. City Council proceeded to adopt a 90 day moratorium on October 7, 2025, effective November 6, 2025.
Since the establishment of the moratorium, several new members have been elected to City Council. Repealing and rescinding the moratorium will provide City Council the opportunity to evaluate development activity in the community and review Planning Commission recommendations before prioritizing future Land Development Code amendments.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes Emergency clause is requested to allow the resolution to take effect immediately
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Recommendation to review the requested resolution and take action
Submitted by,
Council President Michael Bird