The Davenport City Council on Dec. 10 advanced a zoning amendment, ORD 25‑03, to a third consideration that would allow wholesale establishments as a permitted use in the C‑3 zoning district.

Attorney Tom Castroneck, representing the petitioners, told the council that allowing wholesale uses would ‘‘improve and enhance the ability to develop the C threes’’ and said traffic concerns were comparable to those created by large retail developments. Castroneck also noted a favorable staff report and unanimous planning commission approval: "we have a favorable staff report and PNC's approval by a unanimous approval."

The amendment would change Chapter 17.08 of the municipal code to add wholesale establishments and related principal-use standards to C‑3. Castroneck argued the district0b's streets were built to handle truck traffic when wholesale was allowed historically and that incorporating wholesale uses now would support redevelopment.

After the public comment period, the council voted to advance the ordinance. The clerk reported nine yes votes on second consideration and the item was moved to third consideration; no final adoption occurred at the Dec. 10 meeting. The ordinance will return to the council for further consideration and any amendments before a final vote.

No formal amendments or conditions were recorded on Dec. 10. The council did not take a final adoption vote; the next procedural step is the third consideration, where additional debate or amendment could occur.