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Commission discusses social-service provider criteria and a comprehensive zoning update; no action taken
Summary
The commission discussed a public referral on criteria for social-service providers and a possible renewal process for special-use permits, and staff briefed the body on a forthcoming comprehensive Unified Development Code update; the commission took no formal action on the social-service referral.
The Ames City Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a public referral asking the Commission to consider criteria for social-service providers (for example, special-use permit conditions and potential renewal processes). The item was placed on the agenda for discussion after the commission referred the issue for consideration; City staff said the City Council had received a background memo but chose not to pursue specific action at this time.
Commissioners and staff discussed trade-offs. Several commissioners cautioned that a single, detailed…
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