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A RESOLUTION IMPOSING A NINE-MONTH TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BUSINESS LICENSES, DEVELOPMENT, AND ZONING APPLICATIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS
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WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park, a home rule municipal corporation, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park has adopted regulations requiring the licensing of all businesses within the Village’s boundaries and has adopted a zoning code that provides for the regulation of businesses within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park Land Development Code, Section 4-101, provides that the Village will adopt, from time to time, a Comprehensive Plan that “shall be considered an official statement of the policy of the Village with respect to the existing and developing character of various areas of the Village; the proper objectives, standards, and directions for future maintenance, growth and development of the Village; and the actions and programs to be undertaken by the Village with respect to its future maintenance and development.” (Village of Orland Park Land Development Code §4-101(B)); and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park last adopted a comprehensive plan in 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Orland Park’s strategic plans have identified an updated Comprehensive Plan as a key part of the Village’s next steps in updating its development goals and defining the Village’s future plans to ensure a continued vibrancy and diversity in the Village’s character of strong social, community, and fiscal health; and
WHEREAS, commensurate with these goals, the Village is initiating the solicitation of consulting services to provide guidance regarding the Comprehensive Plan updates; and
WHEREAS, this initial framing period will shape the goals and policies of the updated Comprehensive Plan, and determine the code updates necessary, to align the Village Code and t...
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