A practical design framework for supervisors and staff.
What regulatory gap or public-welfare concern requires study?
What category of development is paused—and what is not?
What is the sunset or end date?
What studies, engagement, coordination and drafting will happen? How is the pause tied to health, safety, welfare and planning needs?
What permanent framework or decision will reopen the process?
Do not use a pause to illegally delay or defeat a properly submitted, conforming application. The defensible purpose is to create an adequate planning and regulatory framework.