PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a legislative hearing shall be held on September 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm at City Hall, 9 East Boiling Spring Road, to hear and invite public comment with regard to proposed text amendments to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance:
The purpose of this hearing is to consider an amendment to Article 7, Part IV, Sections 7-26 through 7-29 to eliminate the City’s role in the federal process review, require authorization prior to any land clearing activity subject to development plan approval, prohibit land clearing activity in anticipation of future development, and prohibit the removal of significant trees unless mitigated. Copies of the proposed text amendments can be reviewed at City Hall, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, or on the City’s website, at UDO Amendment Article 7
The Board will consider all discussions during the public hearing and may modify the proposal, based upon public comment, if said modifications do not change the general intent of the proposal. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Following the hearing, the Board of Commissioners may adopt the amendment.