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�'" �— <br /> . A��� V�,�r <br /> (� <br /> It�QUES'I' �'OR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> Date: November �9, 2003 <br /> Item No.: <br /> Department.4pproval: Administrator Approval: Agenda Section: <br /> Name: Michael P. Gaffron�i" ,��bk '' Zoning <br /> 1����-;�� '` <br /> Title: Planning Director � �!!;�� , <br /> .�. <br /> Iten� Description: #02-2829 Nonconfonning Uses &Nonconforn�ing Structtu�es Ameiidment - <br /> Zoning Code Section 78-71 <br /> List of EYhibits � ���` �� � � <br /> (P1amling Commission Menio 8r. Exhibits of 11-13-03} �� � � � <br /> A - Proposed Ordinance �,-�-�'�� <br /> B - Public Hearing Notice � <br /> C - Cun-ei�.t Code Langua�e (Section 78-71) with References to Proposed Code <br /> Summary of Proposed Changes: (See pages 2 & 3 of PC Memo) <br /> Planning Commission Recommendation: Plannin� Commission reviewed this final draft at <br /> a public hearing on November 17 and recommended approval as drafted on a vote of 6-0. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. <br /> Please review the attached Exhibits, as this code section makes significant changes in the way we <br /> do business regarding rebuilding and expanding residential stnlctures. Briefly, this amendrnent <br /> changes the Nonconfonning Uses section of the code by henceforth having it also apply to <br /> Nonconfonning structures. <br /> The changes include establishment of a"50% of value or volume removal"threshold after which a <br /> nonconfornling structure has to be brought into complete zoning compliance; and establishment of <br /> standards for expansion of existin� homes ai�d accessory structures. Other changes include <br /> eliminatioi� of certain outdated laizguage and a reorgauization of the enfiire section. <br /> The Plaruiing Commission has been working on this topic (also refened to in past discussions as <br /> "When Does a Reinodel Becoine a Rebuild") for more than a year. Staff believes the proposed <br /> ordinance wi11 provide clear direction to homeowners, builders and reinodelers as to the extent of <br /> demolition that will trigger requirements for full conformity. <br /> COUNCTL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Motion to adopt Ordinance No. , Third Series, An Ordinance Amending Section 78 of the <br /> Orono Municipal Zoiun� Code by Amending Sectioz� 78-71 Regarding Nonconforzning Uses azld <br /> Stz�uctures. <br />