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Trustees approve zoning change to allow hypnotherapy; business supporters attend meeting
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Summary
The Campton Hills board approved Ordinance 26-18 to define and regulate hypnotherapy in the zoning code after Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and public support from neighbors and the applicant; trustees urged correct address usage in advertising.
The Campton Hills Board of Trustees voted March 3 to approve Ordinance 26-18, amending the village zoning code to define and regulate hypnotherapy as a permitted use where appropriate.
Trustee Mike, who moved the measure, said the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval and that neighbors had provided written support. "This is a fantastic use for the property," he said during discussion, adding that owners had engaged neighbors and received positive feedback.
Applicant Lauren Generis (owner of Strides in Motion) and several family members and clients attended the meeting during public comment to express support; parents described the program's long-term work with special-needs clients and urged trustees to allow the business to relocate. Trustees expressed general support for the business and reminded the applicant to use the Campton Hills address in advertising materials.
The board took a roll-call vote and the ordinance passed. Trustees also approved a separate, similarly numbered ordinance on the same agenda later in the meeting; the packet contained multiple ordinance and resolution items and trustees asked staff to ensure packet exhibits and exhibit labels were consistent.
What happens next: The zoning change takes effect per the ordinance schedule; the applicant may proceed with the approved use and trustees asked staff and the applicant to ensure advertising materials reference the Campton Hills address.
