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Council advances 'chronic nuisance businesses' ordinance to first reading after business owners raise enforcement concerns
Summary
An ordinance to add a new Article 4 on 'chronic nuisance businesses' was read for first reading. Business owners urged clearer thresholds and fewer enforcement burdens; staff described an Administrative Violation Review Board and police outreach as primary tools.
The St. Joseph City Council paused on ordinance 34 for first reading, a proposed addition to the city code to regulate so-called "chronic nuisance businesses" by amending several code sections on suspension, revocation and administrative penalties.
Two members of the public, Nancy Kelly and Carrie Baldwin, spoke during the public-comment period. Nancy Kelly said she supported the intent but disputed some specifics in the draft language, including a reference she…
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