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Council discusses 'grandfathering' when changing local rules; city attorney outlines typical uses
5389585 · July 15, 2025
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Summary
Council members asked about when the city applies grandfathering for existing businesses or licenses; the city attorney said grandfathering most commonly appears in zoning and signage contexts and depends on existing property or license interests.
During other business July 14, council members asked how the city applies "grandfathering" when the council changes local rules, citing recent tobacco legislation as an example.
City Attorney Kazan said the city generally does not strip existing licenses or…
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