Tekoa considers city zoning matters

The trouble was, nobody could find the map.

The zoning map that hung on the wall at Tekoa city hall was not recognizable anymore. It was made in 1979, and no one could find the newer one.

Thus, this spring Tekoa city officials began work on a current zoning map, which is now almost complete. The effort also brought about another, related project which will be undertaken this fall, when the city makes a document containing animal ordinance/zoning issues.

“(The map) is something that had to be done,” said Tekoa mayor John Jaeger.

One of the aspects to address was that the original map designated...