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Jamestown infill lots charter map removal (Ordinance 639-H)

Description

A charter referendum to pull nine vacant buffer lots off the parks map so they can be rezoned and used for affordable and workforce housing; neighbors asked to keep two lots as community space.

Impact summary

Could add affordable housing on land that has sat vacant and attracted dumping, with administration promising to meet with the neighborhood before the July 23 hearing.

Applicant

Address: Mid-block lots in the Methodist Town/Jamestown area

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 9, 2026

City Council - Jul 9, 2026

A charter referendum to pull nine vacant buffer lots off the parks map so they can be rezoned and used for affordable and workforce housing; neighbors asked to keep two lots as community space.

Related issues (1)

2026 Municipal Primary Election Setup

Council clashed with the Supervisor of Elections over who controls the order of November's five referendum questions, ultimately adopting option B to guarantee all questions appear on the ballot while reserving its authority.

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