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Hudson council postpones vote on District 11 rezoning after intense public comment
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment urging the council to honor the comprehensive plan and preserve downtown, the Hudson City Council voted unanimously to postpone final action on the District 11 zoning ordinance (25-146) to a date certain of May 19 to allow additional public hearings and review.
Hudson City Council on Tuesday delayed a final vote on an ordinance to create a new zoning category called District 11, moving adoption to a date certain of May 19 after residents packed the council chamber to oppose changes they said would harm downtown retail.
The council had on the floor a motion to adopt substitute language dated 02/25/2026 for ordinance 25-146, but after extended discussion and an unsuccessful motion to refer the item back to the Planning Commission, Councillor Duramo moved — and the council approved — postponement to May 19 so the city can schedule the required public hearing and allow additional public engagement.
Why it mattered: Scores of residents said the change would allow uses and housing types that could draw shoppers…
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