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Melbourne council approves conditional use for vocational school with dormitory; council adds business‑plan condition
Summary
On second reading the council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026‑10 to allow a vocational school and accessory dormitory on Aurora Road, adding a condition that the operator must follow the business plan submitted to city staff (final plan dated June 2024) and that dormitory use is permitted only while the school operates.
The Melbourne City Council on March 24 voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2026‑10, granting a conditional use to allow a vocational school and an associated dormitory on a portion of a 3.49‑acre property on Aurora Road.
Councilmember Newman moved approval of the ordinance “with the added condition of they must follow the business plan,” and the motion was seconded; a roll‑call vote recorded aye votes from Councilmember Hanley, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Newman, Councilmember Bassett and Mayor Alfrey. The ordinance was adopted on second reading.
City planning staff told the council the…
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