Princeton City Council approved a budget amendment on the second reading to restore funding for paving projects along with the second reading of two ordinances pertaining to temporary disaster housing and temporary signs.
During Monday’s meeting, the council unanimously approved the transfer of $335,000 from the Reserve for Contingency Fund into the Municipal Road Aid (MRA) Fund to provide funds for paving projects scheduled to begin in April. The $335,000 was previously reallocated to the reserve fund from the MRA Fund to respond to tornado relief.
In other unfinished business, the council unanimously approved an ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission pertaining to recreational vehicles within the city limits to include language regarding temporary disaster housing.
According to the amended ordinance, in the event a state of emergency is declared in the City that results in damaged and/or destroyed homes, temporary housing options may include, but are not limited to, travel trailers, campers, and recreational vehicles which may be installed on any lot affected in a residential district for a renewable period of up to six months pursuant to a permit issued by the Administrative/Enforcement Officer. The ordinance states that in no event shall permit renewals to extend beyond forty-two months from the date of original issuance. It further states that no permit renewals shall be granted upon the completion and/or rehabilitation of an occupiable residence on the lot.
Mayor Kota Young explained this language was added because the city didn’t have anything in place for emergency temporary housing due to natural disasters.
click to download audioHe said the permit process for temporary housing is simple.
click to download audioIn other business, the council also unanimously approved an ordinance on the second reading recommended by the Planning Commission pertaining to temporary signs within the city limits that must be set back at least five feet from any adjoining property, and the signage should not exceed 36 square feet in size. The ordinance states the temporary signs pertaining to or relating to a specific event taking place on a set date shall be removed no later than seven days following the last date of the event. The ordinance also says under no circumstances shall any temporary signs be posted on utility poles or street signs, or any location that impedes or hinders traffic flow on public streets, which will be subject to removal by any city officials or authorized city personnel.
The next regularly scheduled city council meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 4, at 5:00. Anyone who would like to address the council should call City Clerk Julie Key at (270) 365-9575 the Monday before the scheduled meeting to be added to the agenda.
