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Public notice for the day of March 24, 2009
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Public notice for the day of March 24, 2009
CITY OF LA GRANDE, OREGON PUBLIC NOTICE – PROPOSED LAND USE AMENDMENTS This is to notify you that the City of La Grande is proposing amendments to the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Ordinances, which pertain to properties within the City of La Grande and the La Grande Urban Growth Boundary. These amendments update land use regulations that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties, and may change the value of your property. The City of La Grande Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during the currently scheduled April 14, 2009 meeting, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 1000 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon, to review the proposed amendments. The City of La Grande City Council will subsequently hold a Public Hearing during the currently scheduled May 6, 2009 meeting, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 1000 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon. The proposed ordinances will be read for the first time by title only. The Public Hearing may be continued to the June 2009, Regular Session, which will be held in the same time and location as noted above. Amendment Summary (A detailed summary can be downloaded from the City of La Grande web site at http://planning.cityoflagrande.org) Amendments to the Land Development Code to allow chickens and support 4-H Projects in Residential Zones; amendments in land use definitions, outdoor lighting requirements, historic standards, signage standards and other various housekeeping amendments. These amendments affect Articles 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.15, 3.18, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.11, 9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan include Goal 5 – Identifying historic buildings to be preserved and protected & adopt Landscape and Urban Forestry Master Plan; Goal 6 – Incorporating changes to the UPRR diesel fuel contamination area; Goal 9 - incorporate amendments resulting from an Economic Development study prepared by The Benkendorf Associates Corp. Copies of the proposed ordinances and the Staff Report will be available for review at the City of La Grande Planning Division located at 1000 Adams Avenue, La Grande, Oregon, seven (7) days before the Planning Commission Hearing. Copies of the proposed ordinances and the Staff Report will be available for purchase at that time, at a cost of $0.25 per page. For additional information concerning the proposed ordinances, you may contact the Planning Division at (541) 962-1307. All meetings of the La Grande Planning Commission and City Council are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least five (5) days prior to the Public Hearing by calling (541) 962-1307. Michael Boquist City Planner Publish: March 24, 2009 Legal no. 3521 |
