Council holds first readings for ordinances to ‘manage growth’

  • Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)
    Mayor Brandon Johnson (right) sitting with council member Zachary Adams (left), speaking out to the public about a new rezoning ordinance proposed at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinances are available to the public on the city council website and are not finalized. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

    By Adriana Cascio

    Leading News Reporter

     

    The Hartwell City Council held first readings for a pair of proposed ordinances that would create a “Central Business District Overlay (CBDO)” and put restr…