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Council passes riverside rezoning, 6–1

The council voted 6–11 to rezone 14 acres along the north bank2 for homes and shops. Council member Ortiz cast the lone no vote, citing the district’s flood map3. The design review board takes up the project on October 24.

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1Council minutes · City clerk · 9:30 PM
2Rezoning filing · Planning dept.
3Meeting video record · City clerk
4Design review agenda · Planning dept.
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