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A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE A
MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITIONS WITHIN
THE CAPITAL ZONING DISTRICT UNTIL
AUGUST 31, 1998; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the state has created a Capitol Zoning District pursuant to
statute, and
WHEREAS, the City still has certain authority within this District
including the ability to grant demolition permits, and
WHEREAS, the District is in the process of updating its master plan and,
perhaps, offering amendments to that plan, the survey which accompanies it,
and an ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the District has formally requested that the City issue a
moratorium on demolitions in the District until August 31, 1998, so that these
plans can be completed and so that the District will not be further diminished
the by destruction of structures, and
WHEREAS, the historic nature of this District makes the periodic review
of this master plan essential and, this moratorium for a reasonable period of
time will assist in the proper review of the plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
25 Section 1. The Board declares that a moratorium on the demolition of
26 structures within the area designated as the Capital Zoning District shall be in
27 full force and effect from and after the date of this resolution to and including
28 August 31, 1998, provided that this moratorium shall not apply to structures
29 that are deemed by the City to contain significant life or safety violations.
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1 ADOPTED: Novef er 18, 1997 •
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Robbie Hancock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS LEGAL FORM:
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Thomas M. Carpenter, Cit Attorney
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Jim ailey, Mayor
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