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Council to begin zoning review and public hearings on sheltering options for people experiencing homelessness
Summary
Council announced plans to consult the League of Cities and the city attorney, review zoning and ordinances, and hold public hearings in coming weeks to address community concerns about sites for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Chair (Speaker 4) told the meeting that the council will address public concerns about potential sites and services for people who are homeless or soon to be homeless through land-use procedures and public hearings.
The chair said the issue must be handled under land-use law and asked council members to begin reviewing ordinances and zoning rules. He said the council will consult the League of Cities and the city attorney for guidance, hold public hearings, and consider ordinance amendments in the weeks ahead. "We're gonna start having some public hearings and maybe some amendments to our ordinances," the chair said, and urged council members and the public to avoid premature escalation while staff compiles legal guidance and data.
No final zoning changes or permits were adopted at this meeting; the council set a process and asked staff to return with legal analysis and a public-engagement plan.
