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Stonecrest considers late‑night operation permits for bars, restaurants and event spaces
Summary
At a Feb. 18 administrative permit hearing, applicants for multiple late‑night establishment permits described operations, staffing and compliance; staff said the city ordinance generally limits late‑night hours to 2 a.m., with 3 a.m. allowed only for approved nightlife/nightclub classifications via a council process.
City of Stonecrest planning staff reviewed several petitions for special administrative permits to operate as late‑night establishments at a Feb. 18 hearing, and clarified how the city defines bars, lounges and nightlife venues.
Eric Hawkins, identified on the dais as revenue manager, and other planning staff discussed the city’s updated ordinance definitions, including TMod 24‑003, which staff said the council approved in November 2024 and which separates definitions and operating-hour rules for bars, lounges, and nightlife/nightclub establishments. Staff told applicants that bars and lounges generally may operate until 2 a.m., and that operations to 3 a.m.…
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