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STAFF REPORT <br /> • <br /> DATE: May 31, 1996 <br /> TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br /> FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager <br /> ITEM: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ON READING CLASSIFICATIONS <br /> In 1995 the Legislature passed a bill that required requests for rezoning, variances, conditional <br /> uses, and etc. be heard and considered by the City within 60 days after they are submitted to <br /> the City for review. Failure to consider such requests within 60 days results in automatic <br /> approval. Denying the request within 60 days means we complied with the statute. The City <br /> can extend the time limit by 60 days by notifying the applicant prior to the first 60 days <br /> expiration, however, the City needs specific reasons to extend the initial 60 day period. <br /> The only problem we may have on this 60 day limit is the requirement of the three readings <br /> for rezoning requests. I have discussed this issue with City Attorney Bill Soth and his <br /> • recommendation is to require only one reading for rezoning, but retain the three reading <br /> requirement for everything else. Remember, the Council can always waive the other two <br /> readings. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Recommend an ordinance change to require only one reading on rezoning requests. <br /> • <br />