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Council adopts zoning changes for hobby farms, tobacco and vape shops after public debate
Summary
On third reading the council adopted amendments to the city zoning ordinance addressing hobby farms, farm animals, and tobacco/vape retail regulations. Public commenters urged the council to revisit size thresholds and consider compromise; staff said moratoriums were tied to the ordinance timetable.
The Waterloo City Council adopted on third reading an amendment to the City of Waterloo zoning ordinance that updates terms and regulations for hobby farms, farm animals, tobacco and vape shops and related provisions.
Public commenters urged the council to reconsider the specific numeric thresholds in the ordinance. Ed Olthoff questioned minimum…
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