Draft ordinance to ban coal and petroleum coke storage and transport
In Plain English
The city wants to protect residents from health risks posed by coal dust and petroleum coke particles. Council directs staff to write a strong law restricting these materials within city limits. If approved, the ordinance would limit industrial facilities from storing or moving these coal-related products through Richmond.
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Votes
Approved direction to staff to review draft ordinance and craft ordinance for first reading to protect community from coal and petroleum coke
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously directed staff to draft a strong ordinance restricting coal dust and petroleum coke within city limits to protect residents from health risks. The proposed law would limit industrial facilities from storing or moving these coal-related materials through the city. This continues the council's consistent pattern of supporting environmental protection measures. Staff will now prepare the ordinance for a formal first reading at a future meeting, where council will vote on whether to actually adopt the restrictions.
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