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Council hears public comment on proposed North Washington Street sidewalk policy
Summary
At a public hearing Oct. 20, Havre de Grace officials heard from one downtown business owner about an ordinance to establish a sidewalk policy for the 100–200 blocks of North Washington Street. The owner said he had no major objections but asked for better outreach and raised practical concerns about signage and door swings.
The Havre de Grace mayor and city council held a public hearing on Oct. 20 for Ordinance 12‑10, which would establish Chapter 150 of the city code titled “sidewalk policy,” regulating public sidewalk use in the 100 and 200 blocks of North Washington Street, including enforcement provisions and penalties.
Joe Smith, who said he owns a business at 212 North Washington and lives in Havre de Grace, told the council the policy will affect multiple businesses but that he had “no major issues” with the draft. Smith said he had noticed city staff…
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