2001-034-ORD EXTENDING EXISTING MORATORIUM ON SITTING OR PERMITTING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ETC

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That an existing moratorium on the slttmg or permlttmg of wireless telecommunications, television, radio, and other similar facilities, as the same was previously declared by the City Council in Ordinance No. 2000-066, adopted December 11,2000, should in all things be extended for an additional period of ninety (90) days from the date of the expiration of the prior moratorium, the same being June 9, 2001, such that the extended period of moratorium will expire September 7, 200 I, unless terminated earlier by action of the City Council. The moratorium is subject to being extended by the City Council for an additional specified period of time in the event the required studies, reviews, ordinance preparation, and ordinance review and adoption have not been accomplished within the additional ninety (90) days. The moratorium shall expire upon the expiration of the ninety (90) day period from and after the expiration of the original one hundred eighty (180) day period unless it is extended or terminated by ordinance of the City. Section 3. That during the time the moratorium is in effect, the City shall continue to accept and process applications for the siting or permitting of wireless telecommunications, television, radio, and other similar facilities, subject to ordinance provisions as may be revised during the moratorium. The acceptance and processing by the City of facility siting applications shall not be construed to grant to the applicants any right to an approval of such application. Section 4. That, during the time ofthe moratorium, the City staff shall review the City's land use regulations and present a recommendation to the City Council as to City ordinances that need to be amended or adopted to adequately address issues relating to the siting and permitting of wireless telecommunications, television, radio, and other similar facilities in a manner that addresses local concerns, provides the public with access to the aforementioned services for its safety, convenience, and productivity, and complies with the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. Section 5. That, to the extent practicable, the community and the industry shall be included in the review and development of recommendations to the City Council. Section 6. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage hereof, subject to any publication requirements as shall apply. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2001. ~ree~