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Urbandale council approves first reading of ordinance to regulate public consumption, aims at BYOB businesses
Summary
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting public consumption of alcohol in certain public places to address BYOB-style businesses; the ordinance exempts licensed liquor establishments, hotels, parks and other categories but may need a clearer definition for a prospective farmers market.
The Urbandale City Council gave first reading approval to an ordinance that adds regulations on public consumption of alcoholic beverages, an action staff described as aimed at curbing unlicensed BYOB-style businesses that operate without liquor licensing oversight.
Police Chief Rob Johansen told the council the amendment targets “these BYOB establishments where they forgo a liquor license and start running a bring your own beer establishment,” and that the proposed rules would…
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