CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY FIFTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO.
R-23-130 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Dan Lewis
RESOLUTION
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Declaring An Interim Stay-Of-Enforcement On Certain Temporary Use Restrictions In The Integrated Development Ordinances As They Apply To Film Production; Directing Staff To Propose An Amendment To The Integrated Development Ordinance To Create A Temporary Use For Film Production (Lewis)
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DECLARING AN INTERIM STAY-OF-ENFORCEMENT ON CERTAIN TEMPORARY USE RESTRICTIONS IN THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES AS THEY APPLY TO FILM PRODUCTION; DIRECTING STAFF TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO CREATE A TEMPORARY USE FOR FILM PRODUCTION.
WHEREAS, economic development initiatives within the State and City have successfully promoted local film production as a continually emerging industry and economic development driver for the community; and
WHEREAS, there are several film studios across Albuquerque that are regulated by the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) as primary land uses that generally utilize permanent structures and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the accommodation of permanent film studios, the IDO does not presently contemplate temporary film production areas where land would be utilized for film production for a limited duration, that will not usually require permanent structures and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the IDO currently contemplates several specifically identified temporary uses, but film production itself can only fall within the generic heading of "Temporary Use Not Listed", where it would be limited to 45-days in duration and only within certain zone districts; and
WHEREAS, these limits could present a significant constraint for temporary film production inconsistent with public investments aimed at promoting economic development; and
WHEREAS, declaring a stay-of-enforcement on certain Temporary Use limit...
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