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The City Council kept a proposed home occupation ordinance in committee by a 5-0 roll-call vote so department heads can review enforcement, permitting, zoning, and health-related questions.
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The proposal would update Salem’s rules for businesses operated from homes, including questions about tangible products, food sales, neighborhood impacts, and the process for getting permits. No final ordinance was adopted; city officials will compile questions and seek responses from department heads before a future discussion.
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