Plan commission backs Shalom Center shelter change, recommends 13‑bed limit based on fire code

Jan 8, 2026

The commission voted to recommend the Shalom Center’s operational change to allow overnight sheltering year‑round but backed the fire department’s recommendation of a 13‑bed limit for safety after inspectors disputed a requested 16‑bed figure.

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The Kenosha City Plan Commission on Jan. 8 recommended approval of an operational and zoning change for the Shalom Center at 4314 39th Avenue that would allow the facility to operate as an overnight shelter year‑round, but the commission endorsed a 13‑bed limit recommended by the fire prevention bureau.

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