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Speakers allege 'Muslim-only' sales and segregated neighborhoods; council urged to examine fair‑housing risks
Summary
Multiple speakers alleged that the developer tied residential sales to religion and described 'segregated' neighborhoods; council later adopted a fair‑housing standards ordinance and speakers asked the city to investigate potential legal violations.
Several residents at the council meeting alleged that the developer associated with Oasis Springs Manor and nearby projects had sold lots in a way that excluded non‑Muslim buyers, calling such patterns illegal segregation and urging the city to investigate fair‑housing violations.
One commenter said they were turned away when attempting to buy property because they were not Muslim; another urged council to examine the developer’s sales practices and web material that some speakers said signaled an intention to create a religiously homogeneous community. "We are looking at ... segregated neighborhoods. That is the only word you can use," one attendee said, arguing segregation could be illegal.
Council later voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing fair‑housing standards. The ordinance vote occurred after extensive public comment; speakers asked the city to use building, drainage and traffic codes as available levers while legal reviews and planning processes continue.
