Algonquin staff propose nuisance code change to address obstructive drive‑through queuing

Jan 13, 2026

Community Development staff recommended amending Chapter 12 of the Village Code to explicitly identify obstructive drive‑through queuing as a public nuisance; the Committee agreed to forward the text amendment to the Village Board.

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Community Development Director Patrick Knapp told the Committee that rising public demand for drive‑through service and take‑out has prompted staff to recommend a text amendment to the Village Code. "Staff recommends updating the Nuisance Code to clearly identify obstructive drive‑through queuing as a nuisance," Knapp said.

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