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Green Bay council recognizes Shipyard District, adopts zoning ordinances amid neighborhood objections
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The Green Bay Common Council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the Shipyard District and passed several ordinances, including two zoning items that neighbors urged the council to delay until a comprehensive plan is completed.
The Green Bay Common Council on Feb. 4 unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the Shipyard District and adopted multiple ordinances, including two zoning measures for properties on South Bridge Road and Frank Street, even as nearby residents asked the council to delay vote on spot zoning until the city’s comprehensive plan is finalized.
The Shipyard District recognition passed after local business and neighborhood representatives described the group’s efforts to revitalize South Broadway. Charles Knight, executive director of Shipyard District Incorporated, told the council the nonprofit was formed by business and property owners to identify needs and spur revitalization "over the last 3 years" and to work as a "public, private partner" with city staff.
The council also handled second-reading adoption of several ordinances by roll call and took up two zoning ordinances…
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