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Overlay district amendment

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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedSally NewtonMar 10, 2026

Opposed the new removal process, saying the existing Section 5.772 already provides a path and the draft could bring unintended consequences and legal costs.

City Council Discussion Only - 10 Mar 2026 · 16:15 →
OpposedJill YoungMar 10, 2026

A Shaw States overlay organizer called the proposal a hijacking of the petition process and warned it targets one block face and would invite more exceptions.

City Council Discussion Only - 10 Mar 2026 · 17:33 →
OpposedNick TessarisMar 10, 2026

A Bailey neighborhood parent said overlays are vital protections and any exception would snowball into more.

City Council Discussion Only - 10 Mar 2026 · 24:42 →
SupportiveJeffrey HankMar 10, 2026

A Division Street homeowner supported the change, saying the current overlay is inflexible and the proposal is narrowly tailored and gives council reasonable authority.

City Council Discussion Only - 10 Mar 2026 · 27:16 →