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Arlington board renews most Clarendon live-entertainment permits, orders earlier review for four venues after resident complaints
Summary
After neighbor complaints about loud music and enforcement gaps, the Arlington County Board voted 5–0 May 13 to renew most Clarendon live‑entertainment permits while ordering an accelerated review for four venues and discontinuing several outdoor-cafe permissions.
The Arlington County Board voted 5–0 May 13 on a package of renewals, discontinuances and modified review schedules for live‑entertainment permits in the Clarendon Live Entertainment Group (CLEG), following resident testimony about loud noise and sporadic compliance.
Staff reviewed inspections and calls for service and said police and code-enforcement activity increased after the board directed enhanced enforcement in late 2024. Inspectors found building- and life‑safety compliance on many sites, but code enforcement issued citations for noise violations and found sporadic administrative noncompliance (such as missing postings and brief failures to document employee alcohol-service training).
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