1770 - Resolution - Residential Subdivision MoratoriumRESOLUTION NO. 1770 ,/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON SETTING FORTH FACTS, FINDINGS AND
CONCLUSIONS RELEVANT TO THE RENEWAL OF A SIX
MONTH RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION MORATORIUM
WHEREAS, the City Council did declare a moratorium on all residential
subdivisions on March 25, 1996; and
WHEREAS, this moratorium was declared to allow the City to adopt zoning
standards more consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, this moratorium was expected to last only nine months in accordance
with the work plan to allow the drafting and adoption of these new zoning standards; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code Task Force did complete their draft of a new zoning
code in September 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend approval of the revised
draft zoning code in December 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is reviewing the draft zoning code; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 35.63.200, moratoriums must be renewed
after one year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council expects to complete their review in the next several
months and adopt a new zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did decide on March 24, 1997, to renew the existing
residential subdivision moratorium for another six months; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing on April 28, 1997 to take
testimony, review materials and consider all information presented regarding the renewal of the
moratorium, now, therefore,
THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT the City does renew the residential subdivision moratorium for another six
months with the following facts and findings.
Fact: (1) The Zoning Code must be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive
Plan.
(2) The City Council is meeting twice per month to specifically discuss the
draft zoning code and expects to complete their review within the next
several months.
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(3) No members of the public submitted written or verbal testimony at either
the City Council meeting on March 24, 1997 or the public hearing on April
28, 1997 concerning the renewal of the moratorium.
Finding: (1) The draft zoning Code is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan
because it includes more flexible development standards.
(2) A six month renewal of the residential subdivision will not significantly
affect development within the city.
Conclusion: Based on testimony, materials presented and findings of fact, the City Council of
the City of Port Orchard does hereby renew the residential subdivision moratorium
for a period of six months which will expire on September 25, 1997.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the
Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such page this 12th day of May, 1997.
ESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Parks, City Clerk