1134RESOLUTION NO. I,3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
OF ZONING REGULATIONS, BUILDING CODES AND OTHER
NECESSARY REGULATIONS IN DESIGNATED AREAS FOR THE
LIMITED PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE TEMPORARY USE
OF MOBILE HOMES AS EMERGENCY RELOCATION STRUCTURES.
WHEREAS, as a result of tornado damage in the City of
West Memphis on December 14, 1987, many residents and
businesses have been displaced and are in urgent need of
emergency relocation structures; and
WHEREAS, the use of mobile homes is a practical and
expedient method of providing emergency relocation
structures for such residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the use of mobile homes in certain areas may
be prohibited or restricted by existing zoning regulations,
building codes and other regulations which should be
temporarily suspended in such areas for the .limited purpose
of permitting the use of mobile homes as temporary
emergency relocation structures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, that for the limited
purpose of providing temporary emergency relocation
structures for those residents or businesses that have been
displaced as a result of the tornado damage occurring in
the Gity on December 14, 1987, the existing zoning
regulations, building codes and other necessary regulations
applicable to the use and occupancy of mobile homes in
areas designated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Council may be suspended for a period of up to six (6}
months, unless further extended b,y the City Council., to
permit the use of mobile homes in such areas.
ADOPTED this 17th da3r of December, 1987.
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