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West Allis staff proposes zoning change to allow indoor auto‑glass, tinting and vinyl services in commercial zones
Summary
City planning staff presented an ordinance to create a narrowly defined "light motor vehicle service — limited use" to permit indoor auto‑glass repair, tinting and vinyl wraps in commercial and two light‑industrial districts; planning commission recommended approval and no public objections were reported at the May 20 public hearing.
City planning staff on May 20 told the West Allis Common Council that a proposed ordinance would add a narrowly defined limited use category for auto‑glass services to the city's zoning code, allowing on‑site glass repair, replacement, window tinting and vinyl graphics for vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or less when work is performed indoors.
The proposal was presented at the first of three public hearings by Steve Scherer, who said the request grew from a business interest at 8123 West Greenfield Avenue and that the text change is intended to make a specific set of automotive services allowable in commercial zoning districts where light…
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