The Lamar City Council voted Dec. 2 to amend zoning for Dogwood Industrial Park, approving Ordinance No. 1,000 to change the first edition from I-2 (Industrial Business District) to B-2 (General Business District).

Council conducted the second reading, then voted on a motion to waive a third reading; the waiver passed despite one dissenting vote (Goodchild voted No on the waiver). The council then adopted the ordinance on final reading following a roll-call vote in which the motion carried.

Council and staff said Planning and Zoning and administration recommended approval. The ordinance affects the Dogwood Industrial Park area and changes how the land may be used under city zoning code.

What’s next: The zoning change takes effect per city ordinance rules; affected property owners and prospective developers will need to follow B-2 standards in future applications.