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Centerville council extends moratorium on large residential projects, ties sunset to TND ordinance adoption
Summary
The Town Council voted to extend a temporary moratorium on approvals for residential or mixed-use projects exceeding seven EDUs for up to six months or until the town adopts a revised Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) ordinance, whichever occurs sooner.
The Centerville Town Council voted on March 6 to extend a temporary moratorium that limits approval of major residential and mixed-use projects while the town finalizes updates to its zoning rules.
What the measure does: The adopted ordinance extends the moratorium for up to six months but includes amended language saying the moratorium will expire sooner if the council enacts an updated TND ordinance. Council member Dan Worth explained the moratorium is intended to give the planning commission and council time to revise zoning provisions and a sewer allocation policy before large projects move forward.
Why it matters: The moratorium applies to any subdivision, site plan or building permit where the anticipated total exceeds seven equivalent dwelling units (EDUs). Council members described the change as a pause to allow the town to implement a capacity-management approach for municipal services and to align development rules with the comprehensive plan.
Council discussion and timeline: Several council members urged the planning commission to expedite work on the TND-specific language. The town attorney advised the council that the moratorium can be drafted to terminate automatically upon adoption of the new TND ordinance, which councilors inserted into the motion. The council agreed that it would be simpler to cancel the moratorium early if the ordinance is complete before the six-month maximum.
Vote and next steps: The council approved the amended ordinance by roll-call vote; the ordinance extends the moratorium for six months or until the TND ordinance is enacted, whichever is sooner. Council members asked staff and the planning commission to prioritize the TND revisions and consider holding focused work sessions to meet the target timeline.
Ending: The council scheduled budget and code work sessions to continue other priorities and directed staff to return with drafts and a timetable for adoption of the TND updates.
