1999-837CITY OF HOPKINS
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ORDINANCE N0.99- 837
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE N0.98-821,
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE
PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITY
RESIDENTS; AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE DEMOLITION OR
REMOVAL OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
WITHIN THE CITY OF HOPKINS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Background and Findings.
1.01 On December 15, 1998, the Hopkins City Council approved Ordinance No. 98-821 (the
"Interim Ordinance"), an Interim Ordinance directing City Staff to prepare a planning study
to determine how and to what extent the demolition or removal of single family residential
structures and buildings located within the City of Hopkins should be regulated or restricted
and placing a moratorium on the demolition or removal of any single family building or
structure located within certain zoning districts established by the Hopkins official zoning
-~> map. The Interim Ordinance is to remain in effect for a one (1) year period of time ending
~' February 2, 2000.
1.02 Section 1 of the Interim Ordinance included certain findings adopted and approved by the
Hopkins City Council as the basis for directing that the planning study be conducted and
adopting the moratorium on the demolition or removal of any single family building or
structure located within certain zoning districts established by the Hopkins official zoning
map. The Hopkins City Council hereby determines that the facts and circumstances and the
findings described in Section 1 of the Interim Ordinance remain in existence, that there
continues to be a need for further evaluation and review of the planning study by the Hopkins
City Council and adoption of ordinances, amendments to existing ordinances and/or
regulations to address the facts and circumstances that were the basis for adoption of the
Interim Ordinance. The City Council hereby confirms, adopts and ratifies the findings
contained in Section 1 of the Interim Ordinance.
1.03 The Interim Ordinance will terminate on February 2, 2000. There is a need to extend the
term of the Interim Ordinance for a period of six additional months to protect the planning
process and the health, safety and welfare of City residents while evaluation of the planning
study is completed and a final determination is made by the Hopkins City Council regarding
the need for adoption of amendments to the City's ordinances, regulations and official
controls relating to and regulating the demolition or removal of single family residential
structures and buildings located within the City of Hopkins.
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Section 2. Extension of Interim Ordinance.
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The Interim Ordinance, Hopkins Ordinance No. 98-821, is hereby extended for a period of six
months, ending August 1, 2000. The Interim Ordinance, including the moratorium established by
Section 3 thereof, shall remain in effect in all of its terms and conditions, as originally adopted by
the Hopkins City Council, until August 1, 2000, or such earlier date as may hereafter be established
by an ordinance duly adopted by the City Council repealing the Interim Ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be effective 20 days after its publication.
First reading: December 7 , 1999
Second reading: December 21, 1999
Date of Publication: December 29 , 1999
Mayor
ATTEST:
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- Terry aier, City Clerk
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