Consider directing staff to prepare a temporary ban on new schools in certain zones
In Plain English
The city is considering temporarily stopping approval of new schools in some areas while updating zoning rules. Current zoning laws may need changes, but the process takes time. If approved, staff prepares a formal moratorium that council would vote on later.
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Votes
Approve said directive to staff
7 to 0
Public Comments
10 public comments — 10 spoken
- Carlos TaboadaIn person
- Kristyn JonesIn person
- Steve ZeltzerIn person
- Susan WehrleIn person
- John IrmingerIn person
- Mike HutchinsonIn person
- Don GosneyIn person
- Eric SwabeckIn person
- Tony SustakIn person
- Margaret BrowneIn person
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