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By Kent Larsen
Nauvoo on Track to Pass Zoning Ordinance
NAUVOO, ILLINOIS -- The Nauvoo City Council has passed the first
reading of its new proposed zoning ordinance, but won't be done with
the bill before a moratorium on new building permits expires May
15th. The moratorium was imposed and the ordinance proposed after The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to
rebuild the Nauvoo Temple and real estate developers announced
building plans in the town. Nauvoo previously had no zoning law.
The council must still consider proposed amendments to the ordinance,
including the concerns that three residential areas are too close to
commercial zones. As a result, the Council will next consider the
ordinance on May 22nd in a joint meeting with the town planning
commission.
That delay leaves a period of time after the expiration of the
moratorium and before the new ordinance is past, during which
developers can apply for building permits. However, city officials
say that the moratorium will not be extended.
Source:
Nauvoo zoning law passes first reading
Burlington IA Hawk Eye 10May01 B4
By Jason Kristufek: The Hawk Eye
See also:
Election Over, Nauvoo Turns to Zoning Issues
Nauvoo Struggles with Moratorium on Growth
Nauvoo delays rezoning action
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