HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-01-R RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING A MORATORIUM OF UP TO 90 DAYS ON
PERMITTING MANUFACTURED HOUSING IN BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS,
IN REGARD TO ACT 624 OF THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
WHEREAS, the Arkansas General Assembly has passed Act 624 of 2003 which
requires Arkansas cities that enforce zoning regulations to permit manufactured
housing in at least one residential zoning area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville intends to comply with Act 624 and considers
this to be an element of importance within the Batesville Zoning Code and is an
issue worthy of careful consideration; and
WHEREAS,the Batesville City Council met in Special Session with members of
the Batesville Planning Commission on September 18, 2003 to discuss and exchange
ideas on a draft ordinance to comply with Act 624; and
WHEREAS,Act 624 is to take effect October 1, 2003, the Batesville City Council
believes it is in the best interest of its citizens and Act 624 to proceed in a timely
but cautious manner and wishes not to rush into the deadline without having full
confidence in the document. However, the Batesville City Council does recognize the
importance of proceeding as expeditiously as possible.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BATESVILLE CITY
COUNCIL:
Section 1. A 90-day moratorium is provided for the permitting of a manufactured home
within Batesville, Arkansas, and the intent is to have an ordinance before the 90-day
moratorium expires and is not designed to delay the implementation of Act 624.
Section 2. The 90-day moratorium is effective from the date of the passage of this
Resolution.
PASSED this 23RD day of September 2003.
APPROVED:
oe M. Biard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise M. Johnston, Ci y Clerk