Number
001807
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALDS. MURPHY, GORDON and RICHARDS
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division – Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation permitting local communities to require community living arrangement facilities classified as a permitted use within a zoning district to provide notification to surrounding property owners.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division – Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation permitting municipalities to require impending community living arrangement facilities or adult family homes classified as a permitted use within a zoning district to provide written notification to owners of property immediately surrounding and within at least 200 feet thereof.
Body
Whereas, The opening of a community living arrangement facility or adult family home, even if classified as a permitted use within a zoning district, may give rise to neighborhood concerns regarding health, safety, and welfare; and
Whereas, The written notification of an impending community living arrangement facility or adult family home would serve to inform in a timely manner the surrounding property owners of changes that may have an impact on their properties; and
Whereas, The requirement of written notification could facilitate the strengthening of the relationship between the community living arrangement facility and the surrounding neighborhood; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Intergovernmental Relations Division – Department of Administration is directed to seek introduction and passage of state legislation permitting municipalities to require impending community living arrangement facilities or adult family homes classified as a permitted use within a zoning district to provide written notific...
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