Hastings Zoning Debate Heats Up | Lincoln News

Hastings is rewriting its zoning code to clarify rules on adult businesses and short-term rentals after community feedback revealed gaps in the current vague language. A public meeting showed maps of existing adult venues and explored buffer zones — currently 500 feet from schools, churches, and homes — with residents pushing for clearer distinctions between business types like bars, tattoo parlors, and explicit venues. While the mayor worries overly strict rules could stifle growth, most attendees favored keeping the 500-foot standard. New definitions would classify establishments as “assembly” or “retail,” and all changes must comply with state and federal laws. For short-term rentals, focus shifts to building size over the 30-day limit. Next steps: Planning Commission and City Council review after public input. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ab5b99f738341df