ordinance
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If the council approves Nazarian’s motion, it would next head to the city attorney’s office to prepare a resolution and ordinance to get it on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Then, as the weeks went on, the city added more: resisting arrest, violating a city ordinance about breaching the peace, and providing false information.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Planning Department has estimated that passage of the ordinance, which was first proposed in 2018, would probably open up fewer than 5,500 new potential short-term rentals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
After hearing the community, the city council voted and a new ordinance was passed.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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