Resolutions

RESOLUTION 2-07

 

 

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY REGULATION PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL, SUBDIVISION AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARADISE TOWN.

WHEREAS the municipality has been experiencing growth which has had a major impact on the public facilities and public welfare of the residents; and

WHEREAS it is proposed that the Town of Paradise impose a six-month moratorium on approval of residential subdivision plats, and new commercial developments to allow time for the drafting of new ordinances.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of Paradise Town Council that:

The public health, safety, and welfare of Paradise residents requires that a moratorium be, and is hereby placed, on all residential subdivision, and commercial development approvals. This moratorium shall be in place for the entire area within the town of Paradise. The moratorium shall apply to all development applications after this date. The moratorium shall be place for a period of not more than six months.

The six -month time period shall be used to develop proper planning in order to protect the public interest and to promote organized development by allowing time for the Town of Paradise to draft new ordinances and adequately manage the process.

The moratorium shall run from the date of this ordinance and expire on the 15th day of February of 2008.

2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.

DATED this 15th day of August 2007

Signed_____________________________________

Mayor Lee Atwood

Attest:_____________________________________

Bev Schiefer - Recorder