4.d 1 Staff Report-interim ordinance for moratorium
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 5, 2016
To: Planning Commission
From: Neil Soltis, Administrator
Re: Interim ordinance for moratorium
Background: At the March meeting the Planning Commission requested that a draft of an ordinance
placing a moratorium on solar farms and community solar gardens be presented at the April
meeting. Staff prepared a draft of the ordinance which has been reviewed and revised by Andy
Pratt, City Attorney.
Issue: Should the Planning Commission recommend the City Council place a moratorium on
solar farms and community solar gardens.
Details / Discussion: A draft ordinance is presented. If recommended by the Planning
Commission and ordinance can be presented to the Council for review at its April work session
and / or action at the April 19 Council meeting.
Options:
1. Recommend City Council approval as presented or revised
2. Schedule a public hearing on the ordinance
3. Take no action.