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ZTA 26-05 Would Fast-Track Permits for 200-Job Projects

Fani-González Mar 10, 2026
Council President Natali Fani-González introduced ZTA 26-05, the Job Creation Project Zoning Text Amendment, on March 10, 2026, aimed at attracting major employers in strategic industries and spurring job creation. Qualifying projects — those in strategic industries or generating at least 200 jobs — would be guaranteed a Planning Board hearing within 60 days of application acceptance. All nine other councilmembers are co-sponsors, and a public hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
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Source: Council President Natali Fani-González, “Council President Fani-González Introduces New Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development”, received Mar 10, 2026.

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