SUBJECT:
Title
An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Title 10 of the Erie Municipal Code Regarding Public Hearing Notice Requirements
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, Planning and Development Director
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY: Minimal cost.
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The proposed code update improves clarity on noticing for applicants in development review.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend the Town Council adopt the ordinance amending Title 10 of the Erie Municipal Code.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Ordinance No. 11-2021 was approved in 2021 to address the content of notices; however, the ordinance was erroneously not codified when originally passed.
• The proposed ordinance would correct this mistake and clarify how properties are identified in notices.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Board of Trustees (now Town Council) passed Ordinance No. 11-2021 on May 25, 2021, which clarified how properties are identified when noticed. The portion of the ordinance clarifying notice requirements did not get codified. Since that time, other changes have been made to the code in terms of numbering and structure, necessitating a new ordinance to be drafted to make the changes as originally intended. The changes in the draft ordinance simplify how the property that is subject to an application is identified, no longer requiring a legal description. The rest of the content of notices remains unchanged in the proposed ordinance.
Planning Commission considered these changes at their September 3 meeting and passed Resolution P25-12 recommending adoption of the ordinance unanimously.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☐ Attractive Community Amenities
☐ Engaged and Diverse Community
☐ Prosperous Economy
☐ Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
☐ Small Town Feel
☐ Safe and Healthy Community
☒ Effective Governance
☐ Environmentally Sustainable
☐ Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No.
2. Staff Report
3. Staff Presentation
4. Resolution P25-12