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Council refers first-reading zoning change on restaurants in business district to Planning Commission
Summary
After public comment raised concerns about impacts to up to 17 business lots and 34 adjacent residences, the council voted unanimously to send Ordinance 2026-01 (removing a 25-foot buffer restriction that limited restaurants) to the Planning Commission for review and report back before second reading.
On Feb. 9 the Harpers Ferry Town Council moved to send Ordinance 2026-01, a first-reading zoning change regarding permitted restaurant uses in the business district, to the Planning Commission for review and a report back to council.
During public comment, Zach Morse urged the council to send the proposed change to…
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