HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-127 adopting the general plan update MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2001-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE TOWN OF MARANA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION PLAN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARIZONA'S
GROWING SMARTER LEGISLATION.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana approved and adopted the current Marana General Plan
on February 4, 1997 (Resolution 97-06); and
WHEREAS, the State of Arizona's Growing Smarter legislation adopted in 1998 and
2000 established new requirements for towns, cities and counties to better evaluate and
subsequently respond to growth issues, including the adoption of enhanced public participation
and notification procedures for the update and subsequent amendment of community General
Plans; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Growing Smarter, Marana must
update its General Plan for compliance with the required elements identified in the Growing
Smarter legislation by December 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, in order to guide the process of the General Plan update, the Town must
adopt written procedures for public involvement that will provide for effective, early and
continuous public participation from all geograplfic, ethnic and economic areas of the
community; and
WHEREAS, written public involvement procedures have been prepared that assure a
process for maximum public involvement in local planning by providing for: 1) The broad
dissemination of proposals and alternatives; 2) The opportunity for written comments; 3) Public
hearings after effective notices; 4) Open discussions, communications and information services
and; 5) Consideration of the public comments; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
August 29, 2001 and voted to unanimously recommend that the Town Cotmcil adopt the Town of
Marana General Plan Update Public Participation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Town Council has heard from the Town's Consultant, staff, and
members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting on this date; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, after a public hearing
conducted on this date, have determined that approving the proposed Town of Marana General
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Plan Update Public Participation Plan is compliance with the requirements of Arizona's growing
Smarter legislation and is in the best interest of the residents of Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that the Town of Marana General Plan Update Public Participation Plan be
approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 16th day of October 2001.
ATTEST: SUTTON JR.
APPROVED AS TO FORNJ, e'~
As Town Attorney and not personally
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