After months of workshops, officials appear closer to a consensus on how to update Auburn’s agricultural zone ordinance.

It’s unclear how the results will impact city discussions over the future of the zone.

After multiple lengthy workshops on the issue, city officials are still searching for an answer.

Officials and residents of the zone have differing opinions on how to move forward as the council is asked to consider a series of zoning amendments.

The issue is on the council agenda for the first time following a controversy over a Bates College survey of landowners.

The City Council on Monday also discussed a plan to provide small grants to battle food insecurity in Auburn.