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2 issues in zoning with high priority
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Historic preservation process reform
After the 6-1 vote to remove 2327 Central from the conservation district, the mayor and several members said the process — which lets owners bypass the Historic Preservation Commission — is broken. Staff will expedite fixes to the demolition and economic non-viability rules.
1 mentionLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
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Big A Auto expansion on Central Avenue
A thriving downtown auto shop wants to demolish two aging buildings to expand — one with little historic value, one tied to Dubuque's brewing history. The council removed one from the conservation district and sent the other back for expert review, balancing business growth against preserving history.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026