Here is where I will list the latest headlines and links to articles regarding the City’s Planning and Zoning re-write of the RV storage ordinance as they develop. Stop by for the latest. If this is your first visit read the background article by clicking HERE!
CURRENT EVENTS:
PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE P&Z POSITION ENDORSING OPTION 1.
See Instructions and Details Below
City Council December Meeting Is Cancelled – Agenda Item May Appear In January For Code Re-write Vote
12/11/2022- The City Council has cancelled the December meeting due to historically low participation because of holiday vacation and travel plans.
Although this gives us more time to respond to Council and express our desire to have them adopt “Option 1”, it also means that his will mark a full 2 years since this issue started. It also means that we have to watch the agenda for the January meting and if the topic is listed, attend the meeting to voice our support for “Option 1,” which was endorsed by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
If you cannot attend the upcoming meeting in person PLEASE write a letter supporting the Zoning Commission’s recommendation to adopt the wording in Option 1. See the red headline below for instructions.
P&Z COMMISSION VOTED 5 to 1 TO TIGHTEN RESTRICTIONS AT THEIR OCTOBER MEETING!
At the October 11th, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, the long-awaited vote on the re-write of Zoning Code Section 31.04 found the Commissioners in favor of tightening large vehicle and equipment storage restrictions in side and rear yards of residential properties in “Old” Litchfield Park. —–> Read more by clicking HERE!
This Text Amendment will be going to the City Council next for a final vote.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE P&Z POSITION ENDORSING OPTION 1.
Here is the list of people to contact to express your views;
Daniel Loftus – Planning Services Coordinator
Thomas L. Schoaf – Mayor – 623-935-5033
Paul J. Faith – Vice Mayor
Ann Donahue – City Council Member
John Romack – City Council Member
Lisa Brainard Watson – City Council Member
Tom Rosztoczy – City Council Member
Ron Clair – City Council Member
Older News:
At the September meeting, the matter was tabled and continued to the October meeting for Staff to clarify some wording, but Staff is on record supporting Option 1 – Restricting the storage of RV’s and large vehicles.
Unfortunately, those of us that want to see the existing code strengthened and enforced were under-represented at the meeting where I was the only one to speak out for Option 1. See more details by clicking HERE.
The Text Amendment was on the Planning & Zoning commission Agenda – on September 13, 2022! With the City only publishing the agenda about 24 hours in advance, it was difficult to muster much support at the meeting, but I spoke in favor of Option 1 and 4 people spoke in favor of Option 3. Due to questions regarding some wording of Option 3, the topic was tabled and continued to the next meeting on October 11th.
More details are HERE.
P&Z Meeting to Introduce Proposed Code Amendments – On July 12th the Planning And Zoning Commission meets in a study session to introduce three (3) variations of the existing City Code that governs the storage of “equipment” in side and rear yards of residential properties within the City.
Since the topic has been designated a “study session” no action can or will be taken on these three (3) proposals, but rather, open the subject to the formal process of future public hearings, debate, and the construction of the final form of an ordinance by the P&Z Commission to be brought to the City Council for ratification.
If you want to see the three proposals and background along with my commentary and analysis click HERE.
P&Z NEWS – The Planning and Zoning Commission met yesterday, June 14th, 2022, but did not put the Parking Code on the agenda. Now, they expect to hear the case at their July 12th meeting. For the details about why, as I know them, click HERE!