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Council recommends state deny liquor license for distributor proposed in residential garage

5601056 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The Surprise City Council voted unanimously to recommend denial of a liquor-license application for a wholesale distributor proposed at a residential address, citing city code and safety concerns; the recommendation goes to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.

The Surprise City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend denial of an application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control by Royal Distributing LLC for a series 4 license at 18249 West Tasha Drive, a residential-zoned property. Councilman Lloyd Haney moved the recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous vote. The discussion centered on whether the proposed wholesale distribution use is lawful in a residential district. Councilman Haney said, "If I'm…

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