Oklahoma City has postponed a vote on a zoning change that would allow Jesus House to move its recovery program into a former Sleep Inn on Classen Boulevard, leaving the proposal’s timeline uncertain. The council had been scheduled to consider the change Tuesday, but the agenda item was delayed. The zoning approval is needed for Jesus House to reopen at the hotel, the organization says. Christine North, Jesus House president, said the move would replace an aging facility that limits the program’s services and provide more beds. The Classen Boulevard site also offers access to a bus route, nearby jobs and the Western Club, an Alcoholics Anonymous clubhouse, she said. “We are wanting to move into this facility to provide higher quality services than what we’re able to do in this old building,” North said. Opponents have raised concerns about the proposed center’s proximity to schools and whether the surrounding area has enough resources for residents. Chip Keating, who is organizing opposition to the zoning change, said he plans to ask council members to reject it while calling for a broader discussion about where recovery facilities should be located. Keating acknowledged the need for such programs, but said the proposed location could leave residents isolated. He also pointed to state statutes restricting certain transitional facilities from being within 2,000 feet of a school when they house people convicted of sex offenses or capital crimes. North said Jesus House conducts background checks and operates a supervised, structured recovery program. Residents are not free to come and go, she said, and spend their time in classes and recovery activities. She said the organization has worked to address community concerns. The council is expected to hear the zoning item at a later date, which has not been determined. Until then, the proposed relocation remains unresolved, as supporters and opponents press city leaders over how to balance access to recovery services with concerns about the site.