Moratoriums
for multi-family rezonings and annexations renewed by PTC council
MUNFORD
Peachtree City's
moratoriums on multifamily rezonings and annexations were renewed by the
City Council at its meeting last week.
While the moratoriums
don't put a brick wall up against such requests, they forbid developers
from submitting such requests to city staff for consideration. Developers
are allowed to petition council for a waiver so city employees can process
the applications and study the proposals.
The moratoriums
must be renewed on an annual basis to remain in effect.
Councilwoman
Annie McMemamin said she didn't see the harm in renewing the moratoriums
since council can decide to waive the moratoriums on a case by case basis.
The moratoriums are a strong showing of council's intent on the city's
future, she added.
The multifamily
rezoning moratorium was enacted by council three years ago to keep from
overburdening public safety agencies and area schools while keeping traffic
levels from increasing. The moratorium applies to proposals for apartments,
townhomes, duplexes, condominiums and assisted living facilities.
The annexation
moratorium, which dates
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