Residents in Africatown say they’ve been affected by noise and pollution from industrial sites for several years and this safe zone could help cut back on those problems
. The amendment says that industrial uses such as gas and oil storage won’t be allowed near most residential areas in Africatown.
It also says if an existing industrial use is abandoned or discontinued a similar use won’t be allowed within the boundaries. Some residents feel like today’s vote is a step in the right direction “We have companies right at my backdoor. Only thing that separates us is a ditch. I can take a rock and be on their property so I’m for the safety zone,” said Aficatown resident Walter Moorer JrDownload the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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