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Council adopts 12‑month moratorium on new floodplain development
Summary
Fletcher adopted Resolution 2024‑04 imposing a 12‑month moratorium on new development within designated floodplains while staff and consultants evaluate potential changes to floodplain regulations and ordinances.
The Fletcher Town Council voted to adopt Resolution 2024‑04, imposing a 12‑month moratorium on new development within the town’s designated floodplain areas.
The council opened a public hearing on the proposed moratorium and recorded that no members of the public signed up to speak. The moratorium aims to give staff time, in coordination with consulting firm Mill Associates, to review the town’s floodplain regulations and propose potential updates or 'beefed up' language should the council choose to pursue amendments.
Council members said the moratorium is primarily procedural and temporary; one member noted the moratorium will likely be revisited before the 12 months expire once the consultant provides recommendations. Council member John made the motion to approve; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.
The resolution takes effect immediately for the specified floodplain areas while staff and Mill Associates prepare recommended ordinance changes and implementation options for council review.
