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On the First Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title…

Newton City Council · Mar 2, 2026 · Zoning

Recorded in the minutes as “Public Hearing on the First Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 94: Public Nuisances and Title XV,…”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded. The item included a public hearing.

What this means (Ordinance readings): An ordinance is a local law.

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Recorded in the minutes as: “Public Hearing on the First Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 94: Public Nuisances and Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 158: Zoning pertaining to Urban Chickens & Ducks Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for … Motion: Moved by Dalton”. The minutes add: “Public Hearing on the above Resolution. There were no written comments.”

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Dalton”.

The minutes give only the count (6–0), so individual votes are Not in the record. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 6. NAYS: None.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Mar 2, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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