Extend temporary ban on new development in Northshore area until February 2019
In Plain English
The city currently blocks new development in the Northshore area while studying potential changes to land use rules. The temporary ban was set to expire soon. If approved, developers cannot build projects that might conflict with new zoning plans until February 2019.
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Votes
To adopt said urgency ordinance
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously extended a temporary ban on new development in the Northshore area until February 2019. This prevents developers from starting projects that might conflict with new zoning rules the city is still working on. The moratorium was about to expire, so council members needed to act quickly to keep it in place while planning studies continue. This is an administrative extension of existing policy rather than a new restriction on development.
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