Voice opinions on proposed rehab ordinance at meeting

Newport Beach will give the public another chance next week to speak out on a proposed ordnance aimed at tightening restrictions on drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes in Newport Beach.

Community members may voice their opinions on the issue at 7 p.m. Tuesday during Newport Beach City Council’s last meeting of the year at Newport Beach City Hall at 3300 Newport Blvd.

The city’s special legal counsel on the rehab home issue will also speak at the meeting on parts of the proposed ordinance that could change based on feedback from the public and councilmembers.

Among other new regulations, the ordinance would require most rehab homes to undergo an approval process to obtain a use permit from the city.

Go to www.city.newport-beach. ca.us/IROC.html for more information and to read the proposed ordinance. The public can access the city council agenda for the meeting at www.city.newport-beach.ca.us/ councilagendas.html.

— Brianna Bailey