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ORDINANCE NO. 1647 SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 16 AND 17 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUASI- JUDICIAL PROCESSES WHEREAS, the City of Louisville is a Colorado home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Colorado and the City Home Rule Charter; and WHEREAS, The City's Home Rule Charter states "It is the policy of the City that the activities of City government should be conducted in public to the greatest extent feasible in order to assure public participation and enhance public accountability"; and, WHEREAS, a core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "A Sense of Community ... where residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors feel a connection to Louisville and to each other, and where the City's character, physical form and accessible government contribute to a citizenry that is actively involved in the decision- making process to meet their individual and collective needs." and clearly stated public notice requirements are necessary to ensure the citizens of Louisville are actively involved in the City's decision - making process; and, WHEREAS, a second core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "Civic Participation and Volunteerism ... where the City engages, empowers, and encourages its citizens to think creatively, to volunteer and to participate in community discussions and decisions through open dialogue, respectful discussions, and responsive action." and clearly stated public notice requirements are necessary to ensure the citizens of Louisville participate in community discussions; and, WHEREAS, Titles 16 and 17 of the Louisville Municipal Code establish regulations for public notice procedures for quasi - judicial land use processes; and WHEREAS, the Louisville City Council wishes to update and clarify the City's public notice requirements for quasi - judicial processes; and, WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing held October 10, 2013, where evidence and testimony were entered into the record, including the findings Louisville Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 10, 2013, the Louisville Planning Commission has recommended the City Council adopt the amendments to the Louisville Municipal Code set forth in this ordinance; and WHEREAS, City Council has provided notice of a public hearing on said ordinance by publication as provided by law and held a public hearing as provided in said notice; Ordinance 1647, Series 2013 Page 1 of 7