By Daniel Schmidt

AUBURN – In response to congestion and other problems, the Auburn City Council will consider temporarily suspending the construction of multi-unit developments and private off-campus student housing near downtown Auburn.

A vote on the proposed ordinance, which aims to prevent conditions that may threaten the city’s health, safety and general welfare, was postponed until Nov. 18 after council members wanted more time to consider possible implications. If eventually passed, that measure will immediately go into effect and block the construction of developments with either two or more unattached or three or more attached dwelling units on a single undivided lot until May 31, 2027. The council could ultimately decide to terminate or extend that ordinance after passage. The

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