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ORDINANCE U , 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE GRANTING OF CREDITS ALLOWING A 50% INCREASE IN DWELLING UNIT DENSITY IN THE LR-lC-1 DISTRICT The City Council of Orono does ordain: SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. The purpose of Orono Municipal Code Chapter 10 is to provide for the orderly development of residential properties so as not to unreasonably conflict with the current residential character of the City. The City is concerned that its current regulations in Section 10.26, Subd. 3 related to a credit allowing a 50% increase in dwelling unit density and the LR-lC-1 zoning district are not adequate to ensure this. The City Council determined that time was needed to conduct a study to determine whether new regulations are needed; and, if so, to develop and adopt new regulations. SECTION 2. Extension of Interim Moratorium. To allow' time for the study defined in Section 1 the City Council imposed a 190 day moratorium pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 469.355, Subdivision 4, on the granting of applications pursuant to Section 10.26, Subd. 3 in the LR-lC-1 District. The initial moratorium w'as set to expire on Tuesday, November 17,1998. Because the City had not yet completed the study which may result in ordinance revisions, it was necessary to extend the moratorium 'o May 15, 1999, which was done via Ordinance No. 180 Second Series on November 9,1998. Because the City has not yet completed the study which may result in ordinance revisions, it is necessary to additionally extend the moratorium to November 11, 1999. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Adopted by the City Council of Orono on this 10th day of May, 1999, by a vote of aves and navs. Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor ATl'EST: Linda S. Vee, City Clerk