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Two Projects Push Through Moratorium | Birmingham News
Helena’s City Council is fast-tracking two major projects — a Highway 58 gas station/convenience store combo and a Valvoline oil-change spot — despite a moratorium on new gas stations, auto shops, and data centers. Both had preliminary approvals before the ban went into effect and are now moving toward building permits after completing key reviews. But residents push back, fearing these additions just redistribute existing revenue and question whether oil-change spots belong in certain neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the city is drafting a targeted moratorium for data centers while a full zoning…
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