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County OKs off-road vehicle ordinance after public hearing; supporters and opponents speak
Summary
Council passed Bill 1-25, creating rules for off-road vehicles and adding Chapter 75 to the St. Joseph County Code. Supporters said the measure would keep business in the county; opponents raised concerns about air pollution, safety, and impacts on bicyclists.
St. Joseph County Council on a 9-0 vote adopted Bill 1-25, an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for off-road vehicles (ATVs, side-by-sides) and adding Chapter 75 to the St. Joseph County Code.
Councilwoman Shabazz reported the committee gave the ordinance a favorable recommendation. Petitioner Joe Thomas told the council the item originated after local off-road club members approached the council last fall; Thomas said he does not own an ATV but supported the bill because he believed the club was “professional” and that legalizing local…
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