08/26/2026
❓What is a Moratorium
A moratorium is a temporary pause on certain types of new businesses and developments. This pause gives the city an opportunity to review its policies, collect community feedback, and determine the best path forward.
💡What This Means for You
A one-year moratorium on new V**e Shops, Tattoo Shops, Gas Stations, Auto Repair Businesses, Vehicle Sales Lots, Cannabis Dispensaries, Solar Farms, and Data Centers has been approved. This temporary measure is designed to give the community and local officials time to carefully study these uses and consider their potential impact on future growth and development.
🎉Why It Is Important
We're taking this time to make sure future development is the right fit for our community. It gives us a chance to review costs and benefits, listen to residents, and think about how to make the best use of our commercial areas. Our goal is to encourage a mix of businesses that serve local needs, strengthen the economy, and help our community grow in a positive way.
📢 Questions and Concerns
We value your input and encourage you to help build our community’s future. There are several ways to share your perspective:
• Attend a Meeting: City Council meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at 212 W. Jefferson Street. If a holiday occurs on a scheduled meeting day, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.
• Contact Your Officials: You can reach out to your elected officials directly via phone. Visit the City Council section of our website for a full directory.
• Comprehensive Plan Survey: By participating, residents can share their thoughts on growth, development, business diversity, and community priorities.
Your feedback is essential to ensure our policies reflect the community's vision. Please join us and make your voice heard.