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Council approves ordinance to expand neighborhood childcare options
5610072 · August 11, 2025
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Summary
The council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 50 to ease zoning barriers for daycare facilities, a move supporters said will help expand neighborhood childcare capacity.
The Duluth City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the city code to clarify daycare definitions and expand where licensed child care facilities can operate, with an 8–0 vote.
Vice President Nephew, who sponsored the change, said the ordinance will open zoning in more neighborhoods “and hopefully create some more community day care or childcare…
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