Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium

Final vote on proposal set for Nov. 9
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    A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step away from final approval.

    At its meeting Oct. 19, the Marion City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance that would impose a one-year moratorium on commercial development along portions of Tower Terrace Road, Highway 13, and the Central Corridor business district in Marion.

    In council documents, city officials say…

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