Item:
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Amendment to Article II Of Chapter 17 of the Durham County Code of Ordinances
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At the direction of the Commissioners, the County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and revised Article II, of Chapter 17 of the Durham County Code of Ordinances concerning the discharge of weapons in the County and the possession of weapons on County property. These revisions reflect changes in the laws of North Carolina which have restricted the authority of the Commissioners to regulate some of the activities previously addressed in the ordinance, as well as changes in the process for approval of subdivisions, and the input of the Commissioners from the December work session.
Date of BOCC Meeting: January 14, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review the draft amendment and to either approve it or give staff direction as to desired revisions.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request relates to the following elements of the Durham County Strategic Plan: The effort aligns with Goal #3 (Safe Community).
Resource Persons: Lowell Siler, County Attorney, and Curtis Massey, Senior Assistant County Attorney
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board review the draft amendment and to either approve it or give staff direction as to desired revisions.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________