The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-03, which adds a new division to the town’s zoning code governing certified recovery residences (sometimes called sober homes) and establishes procedures to request reasonable accommodation under federal and state law.

Town Attorney Charlie read the ordinance title and noted the state legislature required municipalities to adopt code provisions for certified recovery residences and reasonable-accommodation procedures before January 1. Charlie and staff said the ordinance will also be adjusted to correct a typographical error in the title before the second reading. Council moved, seconded and approved the first reading; the ordinance will return for a second reading in December.

Council and staff emphasized that the local procedures must comply with the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and that the ordinance does not change federal protections but provides local procedures for review and appeals.