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Long debate on proposed alcohol-density ordinance ends with ALRC referral to March meeting
Summary
The ALRC on Jan. 15 debated a proposed ordinance to impose geographic limits on new Class A off-premise alcohol licenses and voted to re-refer the measure for revision and additional analysis.
The Alcohol License Review Committee held an extended discussion on Jan. 15 about a proposed ordinance that would amend Madison General Ordinance 38.05 to add geographic limits on new Class A (off-premise) alcohol licenses. The ordinance’s sponsor, Alder Biddiver, said the policy is intended to reduce alcohol outlet density near parks, treatment facilities and other sensitive sites while providing clear citywide standards for license applicants.
Alder Biddiver said the draft focuses on Class A outlets because off-premise sales are harder to control, and she noted a public-health rationale: Public Health Madison Dane County…
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