After a shooting involving teens and an unrelated raid on a neighborhood home, Wednesday’s meeting of the South Central Association of Neighbors saw over 100 in attendance. Those gathered sought changes to South Salem High School policies.
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Taller buildings could come to Fairmount area after council reaches zoning compromise
The Salem City Council unanimously approved a compromise motion to raise building heights in five overlay zones in the South Central Association of Neighbors. The deal was intended to balance climate goals for denser housing with retaining the historic character of the area.
Taller buildings in Fairmount area get a thumbs down from city council
On Monday, the Salem City Council heard from dozens of residents opposing zone changes that would have allowed for taller buildings in the South Central Association of Neighbors. In the end, they rejected the ordinance in a narrow 5-4 vote.
