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Third Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX:…

Newton City Council · Apr 6, 2026 · Zoning

Recorded in the minutes as “Third 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:…”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded.

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

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Recorded in the minutes as: “40. Third 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 Motion: Moved by Holschuh, seconded by Dalton to approve the third consideration of the Ordinance. a private individual and a private individual thanked everyone involved for supporting this ordinance. Hoping to use their Facebook group, " Backyard Birds for Newton", as a resource to make this a positive experience”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Holschuh, seconded by Dalton to approve the third consideration of the Ordinance. a private individual and a private individual thanked everyone involved for supporting this ordinance. Hoping to use their Facebook group, " Backyard Birds for Newton", as a resource to make this a positive experience”.

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 Apr 6, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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