Ordinance 3277-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. An extension of the moratorium with respect to the Central Waterfront Planning Area will allow the City to complete the planning process and will act as a stop-gap measure preventing the establishment of vested rights that could be incompatible with the plans, policies, and regulations that the City may adopt as a result of that planning process. NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Findings of Fact The "Whereas"provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute Findings of Fact in support of Ordinance No. 3260-12 and Ordinance No. 3260-12 is hereby amended to include the "Whereas" provisions of this Ordinance. Section 2. Moratorium Shall Not Lapse Section 5 of Ordinance No. 3260-12 which reads as follows: Term This moratorium will end six months after the effective date of this Ordinance unless earlier repealed or renewed according to law. is hereby amended to read as follows: Term The moratorium established by this Ordinance shall be for an initial period of six months beginning on the date of passage, February 15, 2012, and ending on August 15, 2012. If Council extends the moratorium beyond the initial period of six months, the moratorium shall not lapse and shall continuously remain in effect for each successive extension period. Section 3. Moratorium Extension Ordinance No. 3260-12 is hereby amended by the addition of a new section to read as follows: Notwithstanding any language in this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall not lapse and shall be extended for an additional six month renewal period from August 15, 2012, through February 15, 2013. Section 4. Conflict In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance and any other City ordinance, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control. Page 2 of 3