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Council hears first reading to allow medical and clinic uses in I1 district to accommodate ABA clinic
Summary
On first reading, council considered an amendment to permit medical, optical, dental and veterinary offices and clinics in the I1 industrial zone to allow an applicant to open an ABA/autism services center in an existing building; members asked for clarifying language about the term 'clinic'.
The Cedar Springs City Council held a first reading of a proposed amendment to the city zoning code to add medical, optical, dental and veterinary offices and clinics to the list of permitted uses in the I1 (industrial) district.
Staff said the amendment responds to a request to convert an existing building on West Street for an ABA/autism center and noted that the property’s siting in an industrial area means the use would not be located in residential neighborhoods. The planning commission recommended approval to the council. Councilmembers asked whether the term 'clinic' is sufficiently clear and discussed whether some clinic types might be better treated through a special-use review; staff said the proposal is an amendment to permitted uses (not a rezoning) and that a public hearing will be part of the ordinance process.
Why it matters: The change would allow a broader set of health-service providers to locate in the industrial zone, which could increase local access to therapy and medical offices while using existing commercial buildings.
Next steps: Because this was a first reading, the council will set a public hearing and act on the ordinance at a later meeting following required notice and any additional refinements to the permitted-use language.
