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Council advances ordinance to prohibit drive‑through restaurants as a permitted use in CN zoning

5810039 · September 8, 2025
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Council opened a public hearing and voted on first reading to remove drive‑through restaurants as a permitted use in the CN Neighborhood Commercial district after the planning commission recommended the change; the planning commission reviewed alternatives including setbacks, sound mitigation and menu‑board standards.

The Cookeville City Council held a public hearing Sept. 4 and approved on first reading an ordinance to remove drive‑through restaurants as a permitted use in the CN Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, following a planning commission recommendation. Mr. Ward, planning division staff, presented the history and the commission’s recommendation. Mr. Ward said the item originated from a request by…

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