ORDINANCE NO. _____, SERIES 2014
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AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO INCLUDE BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSING, AND HALFWAY SHELTERS IN THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN THE SHAWNEE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AND IN THE CHICKASAW AREA AS DELINEATED HEREIN, IN METRO LOUISVILLE.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (the "Council") hereby finds and declares that the preservation, protection, rehabilitation, and upkeep of single family homes and other residences is necessary to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all residents of the Louisville/Jefferson County metropolitan area, specifically those areas described in the Shawnee Neighborhood Plan and in the Chickasaw area as delineated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that a comprehensive study of zoning regulations relating to design standards for transitional housing, which includes boarding and lodging housing, and halfway shelters, needs to be initiated for areas defined under Section III of this Ordinance to assist in the protection, preservation, and revitalization of West Louisville; specifically, to promote development that is compatible with the historic and traditional character of the area, to protect the historic significance of the neighborhood, and to address and resolve problems caused by inappropriate and incompatible land use patterns; and
WHEREAS, during the pendency of such study, the Council desires to preserve the status quo by preventing the construction of or establishment of certain housing, which would be incompatible with neighboring structures; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that such a study will take twelve months to initiate and complete; and
WHEREAS, any person aggrieved by the application of this Ordinance may apply to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals (the "Board") for an exception to the application of the ordinance.
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