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Zoning referendum requirement

Council members and the city manager say the Charter's zoning referendum scares off developers and kills housing projects. Getting rid of it likely requires a Charter change — possibly a Charter Review Committee — and a public persuasion effort.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 3, 2026

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Industrial Land Preservation vs. Recreational Reuse

Council tabled a plan to put an indoor sports complex in a 2001-built industrial building on Clover Avenue, in the Tyler Boulevard industrial corridor. With industrial vacancy at just 4%, officials argue modern manufacturing space is too scarce to convert — though it means a youth recreation amenity isn't coming there.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 18, 2026