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Ypsilanti commissioners discuss adding ‘harm reduction’ to zoning definitions to allow downtown services
Summary
Commissioners agreed to develop draft language asking City Council to amend zoning definitions so harm reduction services are not automatically classified as substance-abuse treatment facilities, and they asked to invite local providers to advise.
The Ypsilanti Human Relations Commission on Aug. 21 agreed to pursue draft language asking city council to amend the municipal zoning code to recognize “harm reduction” as a distinct category so organizations can provide certain services in additional zones, including downtown.
Commissioners said the current zoning definitions classify harm reduction providers under “substance abuse treatment facility,” which, by ordinance, often restricts location to certain zones. Chair Kat Layton said the existing definitions cover overnight residential treatment and walk-in…
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