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Council holds first reading of zoning text amendment to define shelters and charitable service centers; nonprofits consulted
Summary
On first reading council reviewed a zoning text amendment that creates separate definitions and rules for humanitarian-service facilities (shelters) and charitable provision centers (service providers). Staff said the change followed meetings with local nonprofits and will return for a second reading in July.
Winchester City Council held a first reading Tuesday of a zoning text amendment designed to create clearer rules for shelters and philanthropic/charitable service providers.
The proposed amendment would add a definition for “humanitarian service facility” (shelter) and separate that use from what the draft calls a “charitable provision center,” which would cover food distribution, clothing and similar services. The change aims to let service providers continue by-right operations in districts where distribution of goods is appropriate while keeping shelter uses subject to…
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