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Council hears sharp public opposition and support for zoning change to allow temporary shelters in R3/B3
Summary
During second reading of Ordinance 1-39-25, council heard extended public comment and council debate over allowing temporary shelters as a conditionally permitted use in R3 and B3 zones; speakers and some council members urged delay while others said guardrails are sufficient.
Athens City Council heard lengthy and often emotional public comment Tuesday on a proposed zoning amendment (Ordinance 1-39-25) that would allow temporary shelters as a conditionally permitted use in R3 (residential) and B3 (business) zones.
Jack Stauffer, a resident, urged caution and said allowing temporary shelters could bring “huts, tents, porta johns” and related public-safety and quality-of-life concerns.…
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