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Loomis planning commission recommends zoning changes to bar syringe‑service programs, refers ordinance to council
Summary
Planning staff proposed adding Chapter 13.48 to the Loomis zoning code to align with an existing municipal ban on syringe service programs; commissioners voted unanimously to recommend adoption to the town council after discussion about scope and state licensing.
The Loomis Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the town council adopt zoning changes that would add Chapter 13.48 to the Loomis Municipal Code and amend multiple zoning sections to reference an existing municipal ban on syringe‑service (needle‑exchange) programs.
Planning Director Christie told the commission the recommended additions would codify the council’s earlier action (Chapter 5.24) and provide definitions, conformance language, abatement and penalties to enable code enforcement. Christie said the action was precipitated…
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