Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/20/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator and Matthew Brown, Planning and Zoning Director
Submitted by: Matthew Brown, Planning and Zoning Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2021-104 - Adoption of a Moratorium on Billboards in Municipal Planning Jurisdictions of Baldwin County
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2021-104, which establishes a moratorium on the construction of new billboards located within the boundaries of all municipal planning jurisdictions in Baldwin County until February 18, 2022.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background:
The County’s current Billboard Ordinance includes some prohibition on billboards within municipal planning jurisdictions. The recently passed Act 2021-297 created changes in the law governing municipal planning jurisdictions. Staff, in coordination with legal counsel believe it is in the County’s best interest to establish a moratorium on billboards located within the boundaries of all municipal planning jurisdictions in Baldwin County that existed as of January 1, 2021, while it is determined if any of these jurisdictions are reduced or cease to exist as a result of Act 2021-297.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by Brad Hicks, County Attorney
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Planning and Zoning Staff will add the moratorium resolution to the County Billboard Ordinance for the duration of the moratorium.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A