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Request-to-Set Public Hearing to Text Amendments Relating to Advisory Boards and Commissions
PURPOSE: The Town Council is asked to set a public hearing to consider text amendments to the Land Use Ordinance relating to the name, membership criteria and duties associated with certain advisory boards and commissions. A resolution setting a public hearing for September 16, 2025, has been provided.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning and the Manager’s Office
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
Setting a public hearing for a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance is a required step in accordance with North Carolina state statutes and Town regulations. Responses to the race and equity pocket questions will be provided with the public hearing materials.
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Information
INFORMATION: On October 15, 2024, the Town Council adopted Town Code and LUO text amendments to consolidate some advisory boards and commissions and to update criteria relating to attendance. Since that time, staff liaisons from have identified a few areas where additional modifications may be beneficial. These include changes to the membership and term of service, and duties for the Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC), and the membership of the Safe Routes to School Implementation Committee (SRTS). It also provides and opportunity to include training requirements for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
The Town Council must receive public comment before taking action on the draft ordinance. Orange County and Planning Board review is also needed.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact relating to setting a public hearing. Costs and staff time are associated with public hearing and advisory board review.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council consider the resolution (Attachment A) setting a public hearing for September 16, 2025, and referring the item to Orange County, the Planning Board, Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission and Transportation, Mobility and Greenways Advisory Commission.
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