Council moves to allow retail sales in industrial zones

The Sundance City Council is pursuing a change to its zoning regulations after a request from a local business owner made it clear that the current wording prevents retail sales from occurring in parts of the city designated as industrial.

The request, according to Clerk Treasurer Theresa Curren, came from Hometown Motors. The business would like to lease premises in the industrial area on Highway 585 and use them to build and sell service pickups.

As the business involves vehicle sales, Hometown Motors needs a letter from the city confirming that it has received permission. Curren asked the c...