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The City Council rejected Ordinance 001/2026, which would have temporarily allowed STEP Housing and co-living housing in specified zoning districts. The vote failed 3-3, with Councilmembers Hanford, Blair and Beaumont in favor and Walker, Fulcher and Fisher opposed.
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The proposed interim zoning changes will not take effect. The ordinance would have created temporary rules for STEP Housing and co-living housing while a permanent ordinance is reviewed. A permanent housing ordinance is expected to return to the Council in the coming months.
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