Newton amends school-zone code, adjusts distances around school crossings

Aug 11, 2025

The Newton City Commission approved ordinance 5173-25 to revise Chapter 21, Article 6 of the city code; staff said changes align school-zone distances with Safe Routes to School remeasurements and correct prior drafting errors.

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The Newton City Commission approved Ordinance 5173-25, amending Chapter 21, Article 6 of the city code to adjust school-zone boundaries and correct drafting errors in the existing ordinance.

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