HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2013 11 Wireless Communication Facilities and Cell Towers Moratorium ExtensionBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of: 8/20/2013
ITEM TITLE: Set date for Public Hearing on September 3, 2013 to consider
ordinance extending moratorium pertaining to wireless
communication facilities and cell towers for one month and
adopting findings of fact in support thereof.
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Kunkler, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
City staff is currently working on a comprehensive code amendment pertaining to wireless
communication facilities and cell towers. A moratorium was adopted in April 2013 to allow for
such work, and to allow for public comment and participation from residents, the wireless
industry and the Planning Commission. At the request of the wireless industry, the Planning
Commission adopted a motion recommending an extension of the current moratorium for one
month, through November 1, 2013. This will enable the parties and public to continue to review
the proposed code amendments.
Pursuant to state law,. a moratorium may be extended upon the City Council's adoption of an
ordinance and findings following a public hearing. RCW 35.63.200. If the above motion is
approved, a public hearing will be scheduled for September 3, 2013 to consider adoption of a
moratorium extending the current moratorium through November 1; 2013 (the current
moratorium expires October 1, 2013.)
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Adopt by motion the public hearing set date, setting public hearing on September 3, 2013.
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