Title
Resolution to Direct the City Attorney to Prepare a Comprehensive Review and Plan for Revision of The City's Zoning and Planning Ordinances
Body
Whereas, although many of the City's zoning and planning ordinances (Ann Arbor City Code Chapter 55 and related chapters) have been revised, some sections of the ordinances are over forty years old;
Whereas, the Mayor and City Council would like a comprehensive review of the City's zoning and planning ordinances, with the goal of improving the structure and organization of the ordinances while eliminating any inconsistencies; and
Whereas, the Mayor and City Council desire to have the City's zoning and planning ordinances revised to make them more user-friendly to all users;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council direct the City Attorney to confer with the City Administrator regarding this effort, and to identify and contract with a consultant to provide a comprehensive review of the City's zoning and planning ordinances;
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney and City Administrator provide City Council with a report of findings and a specific plan and timeline for revisions by April 1, 2009; and
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney prioritize and initiate any required revisions to the ordinances needed prior to April 1, 2009, as necessary.
Submitted by:
Councilmembers Higgins, Rapundalo