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Auburn moves to create downtown, Old Town "entertainment zones" to allow open-container walking areas
Summary
Jonathan Wright, Auburn’s economic development director, told the Planning Commission that the city is preparing a draft ordinance to create entertainment zones in Old Town and downtown Auburn that would let patrons leave licensed establishments with an alcoholic beverage within specified public-right-of-way areas.
Jonathan Wright, Auburn’s economic development director, told the Planning Commission that the city is preparing a draft ordinance to create entertainment zones in Old Town and downtown Auburn that would let patrons leave licensed establishments with an alcoholic beverage within specified public-right-of-way areas.
Wright said the idea grew from temporary outdoor allowances issued during the COVID-19 emergency and subsequent state legislation. “So SB 9 69 came out, went into effect in January,” he said, and Auburn business groups welcomed the idea. Wright said the city worked with the police chief and business districts to draft time, place and manner regulations tied to state ABC requirements.
The draft ordinance…
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