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^ �P � <br /> o...+'� �� <br /> r 1� � <br /> P <br /> REQUES'�1' FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> Date: November 19, 2003 <br /> Item No.: <br /> Denartment Approval: Administrator Approval: Agenda Section: <br /> Nanie: Michael P, Gaffron � �`.��"� Zoning <br /> Titte: Planning Director ���i�:�„� <br /> Item Description: #02-2829 Nonconfoinzing Uses &Nonconfornzing Stntcfiures Aniendinent - <br /> Zoniiig Code Section 78-71 <br /> V�� <br /> List of Exhibits , Z��� � � � <br /> (Planiling Conlmission Memo &Exlubits of 11-13-03) �1 ,�,�j <br /> A-Proposed Ordinaiice �� <br /> B - Public Hearing Notice � � <br /> C - Current Code Language (Section 78-71)witli References to Proposed Code <br /> Summary of Proposed Changes: (See pages 2 &3 of PC Memo) <br /> Planning Commission Recommendation: Planning 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 /> StaffRecommendation: Staffrecommendsapproval. <br /> Please review the attached Exhibits, as this code section makes signif cailt changes iri the way we <br /> do business regarding zebuilding and expaiiding residential stnictures. Briefly, this amendrnent <br /> changes the Nonconforming Uses section of the code by henceforth having it also apply to <br /> Nonconfonning structures. <br /> The changes include establishinent of a"50%of value or volume removal"threshold after which a <br /> nonconforming structure has to be brought iilto complete zoning compliance; and establishment of <br /> standards £or expausion of existing homes ai�.d accessory structures. 4ther changes include <br /> elimination of certain outdated laiiguage and a reorgauization of the entire section. � . <br /> The Planning Commission has Ueen working on this topic (also referred to in past discussions as <br /> "When Does a Remodel Beconie a Rebuild") for more than a year. Staff believes the proposed <br /> ordinailce will provide clear direction to hoineowners, builders and remodelers as to the extent of <br /> demolition tliat will trigger requirements for full confonnity. <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Motion to adopt Ordiizance No. , Third Series, An Ordinance Amending Section 78 of the <br /> Orono Municipal Zonin�Code by Amending Section 78-71 Regarding Nonconforming Uses and <br /> Structures. <br />