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Committee declines to advance bird-friendly building ordinance; places item on file 4-3
Summary
After public comment from conservation advocates and real estate groups and a split committee discussion, the Community Affairs Committee voted 4–3 to place on file a proposed bird-friendly building ordinance rather than refer it to the Plan Commission for introduction.
The Wauwatosa Community Affairs Committee voted to place a proposed bird-friendly building ordinance on file, 4–3, after a lengthy public-comment period and debate between members who said the city should strengthen bird protections and members who said the mandate would raise construction costs and harm housing production.
The proposal, introduced by Alders Bridal and McPoo, would have required certain bird-friendly treatments on building glass and other design features; sponsors and supporters said the measure updates earlier local efforts and mirrors ordinances enacted in other municipalities.
Luann Washburn, a resident and volunteer conservationist, told the committee Wauwatosa earned “Bird City Wisconsin” designation and urged the city to adopt…
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