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Council introduces ordinance to license halfway‑recovery, rooming and boarding facilities
Summary
Vice Mayor Ellis introduced an ordinance to establish a licensing and inspection program for halfway recovery houses, rooming/boarding homes and institutional housing; City Manager Chris said inspection requirements mirror state standards and aim to address safety and code violations found in converted residences.
Altoona City Council heard introduction of an ordinance to create a halfway recovery, rooming and boarding and institutionalized facility licensing program.
Vice Mayor Ellis formally introduced the ordinance, which would add a new chapter to the municipal code establishing application and inspection…
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