HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-10 08-036 ORDINANCEItem No, 08 0,6
Date: 12-10.07
Item/Subject: Crdinance, Fxtending Moratorium on Acceptance Of Applications, Processing
of Applications, or Lssuance of Permits for Corrstruddon of
Radio and Television Towers, or Wind Turbines In the Rural
Residence and Agricultural District
Responsible Department: City Council
Commentary: The City enacted a moratorium on Acceptance of Applications, Processing of
Applications, or Issuance of Permits for Corad uWon of Radio and Televlsian Towers, or Wind
Turbines In the Rural ResicerXe and Agricultural District on October 17, 2007 by Council
Ordinance 07-280. The moratorium was retroactive m July 1, 2007 and effective through
December 31, 2007. There have been several discussions at Council Committee level on
proposed changes to the City's Wntl Development Code to address the Issues which gave rise to
the need for a moratorium. As a result, an Ordinance amendment was referred to the Planning
Board. The Planning Board, however, has expressed some concerns and recommended fuller
refinements prior to enactment As a result, the ordinance changes that have been proposed
may not be ready for final Council action prior to the expiration of the moratorium. Slate law
provides that a moratorium on be extended if the need for the moratorium continues to exist
and the municipality has made reasonable progress W alleviate the problems.
This Ordinance will extend the moratorium until April 1, 2008
Department Head
Managers Comments: Given the recent recommendation by the Planning Board tihat the
proposed ordinance amendment dealing with this issue not be adopted, the Council Chair
requested that an extension of the moratorium be placed on the agenda should the Council find
that It needs more time to fully address this issue. Since the moratorium is in effect until the
Dec of December, this ttif n if fiat read, could be in ober to be adopted at the Council's -
end of ere x' m, this a necessary. rye Council's
C.� Oty Manager
Associated Information: Ordinance
Legal Approval:
rySoliGtor
Passage
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TinE.) Ordinance, Extending a Moratorium on Acceptance of Applications, Processing of
Applications, or Issuance of Permits for Construction of Radio and
Television Towers, or Wind Turbines in the Rural Residence and
Agricultural District
WHEREAS, the City enacted a moratorium on Acceptance of Applications, Processing of
Applications, or Issuance of Permits for Construction of Radio and Television
Towers, or Wind Turbines in the Rural Residence and Agricultural District on
October 17, 2007 by Council Ordinance 07-280; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and City staff have made reasonable progress to alleviate the
reasons that gave rise to the need for a moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board recommends that the pending amendments to the Land
Development Code undergo further refinemenp and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes will not be before the City Council for final action before the
expiation of the moratorium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF BANGOR THAT
pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. §4356(2), the moratorium enacted an October 17, 2007 by Council
Ordinance 07-280 shall be extended until April 1, 2008.
IN cin COORCn i
notion nese awn secomed
to waive the Vrist Reeding R 08-036
first Reeding Waived -
notfan node and seconded'-- 0 B D 1 N R C B
for Passage '
vote: 7-1
Councilor voting Yes: D'R¢lco, since
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