TA23-03 Script-BOC
SCRIPT for Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment (TA23-03)
Request by New Hanover County to amend Sections 2.3 and 5.1 of the Unified Development
Ordinance related to Electric Vehicle Parking Requirements.
1. This is a public hearing. We will hear a presentation from staff. Then any supporters and
opponents will each be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and an additional 5 minutes
for rebuttal.
2. Conduct Hearing, as follows:
a. Staff presentation
b. Supporters’ presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponents’ presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Staff’s response to questions and concerns (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponents’ rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the public hearing
4. Board discussion
5. Vote on amendment. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or is not,
consistent with the land use plan and why approval or denial of the rezoning request is reasonable
and in the public interest.
Example Motion for Approval:
I move to APPROVE the proposed amendment to the New Hanover County Unified Development
Ordinance to provide for new standards for EV Parking Standards. I find it to be CONSISTENT with
the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it provides up-to-date tools that promote
business success and promotes environmentally responsible growth. I also find APPROVAL of the
proposed amendment reasonable and in the public interest because it provides for clear and
effective ordinance standards.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] the proposed amendment to the New Hanover County Unified
Development Ordinance to provide for new standards for EV Parking and Stations. I find it to be
[Consistent/Inconsistent] with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because [insert
reasons]
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I also find [Approval/Denial] of the proposed amendment is reasonable and in the public interest
because [insert reasons]
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