District 5 Councilman Richard “Boo” Mullins said he will be looking at the character of the total neighborhood as it is now: A place that has evolved to have many different uses over the years.

“There are other areas within the Historic District where I’d say hands off,” he said. “But we’ve got to look at the use of the neighborhood.”

Both Vance and Mullins agreed that the three-unrelated-persons ordinance may have to be refined once it goes into effect in November. But for tonight, they will both be looking with open minds at one small part of it.