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Council introduces 365-day moratorium on group homes, prompting town-hall requests and legal concerns
Summary
Hammond council introduced a 365-day moratorium on processing applications for group homes, assisted living, adult day care and similar facilities to allow planning. Supporters said it's a pause to study placements; critics and some residents warned about state licensing and potential legal challenges.
The Hammond City Council voted Nov. 18 to introduce an ordinance imposing a 365-day moratorium on acceptance and processing of applications for group homes, group care facilities, adult day care, assisted-living, boarding and rooming homes, lodging houses and certain zoning amendments. The ordinance text includes a variance pathway for exceptions.
Councilman Wells, who…
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