Split Vote Approves Rezoning

The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved the rezoning of a 3.73 acre parcel on south 11th Avenue.

The change allows limited agricultural use, up to one animal per acre and up to 30 percent of the acreage used for buildings besides the primary house.

The decision did not come without extensive discussion among council members. At issue was what is the proper zoning for the acreage and how would the council's decision affect the neighboring landowners.

Vice-Mayor Joe Arterburn said as the hearing opened that he had a lot of questions about the proposal. The city attorney then explained the legal...