Title
Resolution directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing to consider certain proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Staff Summary
· Staff will present proposed amendments to the UDO relating to local food production, process streamlining and other miscellaneous revisions.
· After the introduction of the proposed amendments, the Committee will recommend the County Board direct the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments.
Body
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board adopted the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) on April 11, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the UDO regulations as they are being implemented require a periodic review, and revisions may be necessary to these regulations; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Department of Planning, Building and Development has conducted a review of the UDO and has proposed amendments to address new issues, eliminate inconsistencies, and maintain the Ordinance’s currency; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Building and Zoning (PB&Z) Committee is of the opinion that the necessary steps should be taken to eliminate these inconsistencies, address new issues, and maintain the Ordinance’s currency; and
WHEREAS, your Department of Planning, Building and Development has reviewed the proposed amendments and recommends that the text of the UDO be amended in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Building and Zoning (PB&Z) Committee is of the opinion the necessary steps should be taken to amend the UDO accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the state law requires a public hearing to amend the text of the UDO.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake County Board that the ZBA is hereby directed to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments identified in Exhibit A and such other amendments that are directly related thereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals is her...
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