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Request-to-Set a Public Hearing on a Land Use Ordinance Amendment Relating to Reasonable Accommodations
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider setting a public hearing on text amendments to the Land Use Ordinance regarding reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327; Christina Moon - 919-918-7325; Bob Hornik - 919-929-3905
INFORMATION: The change to the definition of family has brought attention to a need for the Town to establish provisions for reasonable accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act. A draft ordinance has been prepared.
The Board of Aldermen must receive public comment before adopting amendments to the Land Use Ordinance. Orange County and Planning Board review are also needed.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Public hearings involve staff and public notice costs associated with advisory board and Board of Aldermen review.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen consider the attached resolution, setting a public hearing for June 26, 2018 and referring the proposed amendment to Orange County and the Planning Board.