The Lynchburg City Council has voted to send a zoning ordinance proposal to the planning commission, aiming to restrict the locations of potential abortion clinics in the city.
During a work session meeting, the council unanimously agreed to forward the proposal, which was introduced by Republican At-Large City Councilman Martin Misjuns. The proposed ordinance would prohibit abortion clinics from being established within 1,000 feet of certain areas, including:
Where many in our city, as do I, believe that the lives of the unborn are taken before they can start
Councilman Misjuns stated. Currently, there are no abortion clinics in Lynchburg, and no plans for one to be built.
Author's summary: Lynchburg Council proposes zoning restrictions on abortion clinics.