HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Commission Action Form dated July 6, 2005 ITEM#: IX
DATE: 07/06/05
COMMISSION ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT REQUIRING THE POSTING OF
NOTICE SIGNS IN ADVANCE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR VARIANCES.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the Zoning Ordinance requires the posting of notice signs on property when all
cases requiring Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council action, and Special Use
Permits that are heard before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This requirement does not
exist for Variances. Variances have the potential to permanently change the physical
characteristics of a property, much like other land use cases.
The requirement to post signs on property where land use change is proposed is to provide
notice to those individuals who do not receive written notice.
ANALYSIS:
In staff's evaluation of the existing requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the lack of the
posted notice requirement seems inconsistent with the rest of the Zoning Ordinance.
Further, it seems inconsistent with the City of Ares' values, which supports an open and
inclusive community, and encourages listening to our customers.
If approved, this text amendment will require the purchase of additional notice signs and
additional staff time to place and move them, in advance of hearings.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend approval of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance text amendment that requires posting notice on properties where
variances have been applied for.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend denial of the Zoning
Ordinance text amendment.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend approval of the Zoning
Ordinance text amendment with modifications.
4. Action on this request can be postponed and referred back to City staff for additional
information.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that Alternative #1 be adopted, that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of the proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment that
requires posting of notice signs on properties where Variances have been requested.
Attachment
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