Summerside’s city council has passed a resolution against a proposed bylaw change that would have designated parts of the city as a flood plain area.

The decision was made during the council’s regular monthly meeting, which had to be moved from its usual location to Credit Union Place Monday night due to high public interest. About 80 people attended, many expressing concern about the potential bylaw change.

Mayor Dan Kutcher said the changes could have a significant impact on residents and should not be rushed.

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“The concerns raised by residents and the concerns that council had themselves meant that it wasn't something they were interested in doing,” Kutcher told CBC’s _Island Morning_ Tuesday.

Kutcher said the bylaw change w

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