Newark council debates broad zoning-code overhaul to speed approvals, expand business and housing options City planning staff presented a package of proposed zoning-code changes to reduce special-use permits, align some rules with state code and encourage small businesses, day cares, duplexes and live entertainment. Council members split over how much authority to retain and asked staff to return with draft ordinances and notification/fee options.

Newark is on the brink of a groundbreaking zoning overhaul that promises to streamline business approvals and enhance community options, but will it strike the right balance?

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