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Council split on temporary‑housing zoning change after lengthy public testimony
Summary
A proposed conditional‑use zoning amendment to allow temporary housing in some residential and business zones drew heavy public comment on Nov. 10 and failed to win committee consensus to advance without additional legal review.
A proposed ordinance to permit temporary housing uses in R‑3 and B‑3 zones drew extensive public comment and a split among council members during the planning and development committee meeting on Nov. 10.
The ordinance would allow conditionally approved temporary housing sites under certain safeguards, including review by the service/safety director and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Supporters, including Rob Delich and Ken Langus, urged the committee to move the measure to the full council so the city can use an additional tool to provide shelter and avoid legal challenges in the future. Delich said the city has “wasted time” and urged…
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