Central City Planning Commission Passes Zoning Resolutions for Industrial Zones and Boodle Mine Property

Central City Planning Commission members voted unanimously to keep sexually oriented businesses confined to Industrial zones. In a separate 4-1 vote, the commission approved a resolution to rezone 13 acres of the Boodle Mine property as Limited Community Commercial, sending the matter to City Council for final consideration.

Local zoning rules and resident access

These zoning decisions directly affect where specific types of businesses may locate within Central City limits. Residents who live or work near Industrial zones will see continued restrictions on certain commercial activities, while the proposed rezoning of the Boodle Mine site opens the possibility of additional Limited Community Commercial development on that parcel. The outcomes shape daily decisions about business locations, property values, and neighborhood character for people in those areas.

The commission actions build on earlier planning work. In May 2025, Central City Council unanimously approved a $150,000 comprehensive plan update project. That project received $71,250 from a state grant, with the remaining costs covered by contributions from the City, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Business Improvement District.

Budget details and upcoming steps

The $150,000 allocation supports updates to the city's overall planning framework. Commission members considered how existing rules and the Boodle Mine rezoning request fit within that framework before forwarding recommendations to City Council. Council will now review the rezoning proposal for the 13-acre site.

Further public hearings or council deliberations on the rezoning are expected, though no specific date has been set in the commission record. Residents can follow the City Council agenda for notices on when the item will be discussed.