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Ordinance committee considers pilot lease for hydroponic agriculture and container retail on city land
Summary
The Ordinance Committee discussed a proposed temporary one-year lease pilot to allow hydroponic growing and retail using shipping containers on city-owned lots; committee members said code changes and Economic Development Committee review will be needed before council approval.
The Ordinance Committee on March 25 reviewed a proposed temporary lease option allowing hydroponic agriculture and retail shops using shipping containers on city-owned property and reported the discussion to the Kankakee City Council on May 19.
Why it matters: The discussion would allow the city to pilot a one-year lease to test hydroponic production and…
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