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Councilor Shay proposes moratorium on new city memorials pending regulatory framework
Summary
Councilor Shay told the workshop she will propose a moratorium on new memorials on city property until the council adopts a regulatory framework; she offered to circulate examples and regulatory language for council review.
Councilor Shay said she will bring forward a proposed moratorium on memorials placed on city property while the council develops a regulatory framework and design guidelines.
“I'm going to ask for a moratorium on memorials ... until a regulatory framework is passed,” Councilor Shay said, adding she would circulate comparative regulations and examples from other municipalities and federal agencies to inform the draft.
She told the council she can quickly prepare a packet that includes sample language and noted some councils separate tree memorials and other types of site treatments in distinct rules. Council members asked for additional information and context; staff offered to follow up with models and next steps for formal council consideration.
