CANTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Subject:  Response to commercial development projects in the community.

Policy

It is CCA’s policy to take a neutral, for, or against position on commercial/economic development projects in the community, whenever a contractor/developer seeks the support of the association for their project.  Each member of the association will have the opportunity to vote on the project at a General Meeting.  A letter will then be issued to the appropriate city agencies describing CCA’s position.

Procedure and Responsibilities

The Economic Development Chairperson and committee members are responsible to oversee the administration of this policy.

If the developer approaches CCA for a letter of support, he/she will be asked to adhere to the following procedure:

1. The Chairperson invites the Developer to meet with the Committee for a preliminary evaluation.  The Committee attempts to resolve any issues that it believes may have a negative impact on the community.
2. The Committee provides a report with a recommendation to the Board. The Board takes a formal vote that will be presented to the full membership at the next public meeting.
3. The Developer is invited to attend the public meeting to present the project. Prior to a general vote, the President will present the Board’s recommendation.  By a simple majority, a final determination will be made either for, against, or a neutral position for this project. The association may adopt a position in favor of a project with the requirement that stipulations or conditions be met.
4. An official letter over the President’s signature will be sent to the appropriate agencies.

If the Developer does not approach CCA but the association learns of a project, this Committee will contact the Developer and follow the above procedure.