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Annapolis council adopts citywide ban on new drive‑through windows after heated debate
Summary
The Annapolis City Council voted 6–3 to adopt an ordinance banning new drive‑through windows citywide, preserving existing drive‑throughs as nonconforming uses but drawing opposition from members concerned about seniors and residents with limited mobility.
The Annapolis City Council on third reading adopted an ordinance prohibiting new drive‑through windows citywide, with the measure passing 6–3.
The vote follows extensive public and council debate about access for seniors, residents with disabilities and the city’s long‑term push for walkable, mixed‑use neighborhoods.
Council members who spoke against the ordinance warned that removing the option for new drive‑throughs could harm seniors and residents who rely on drive‑up services. Alderman Pindell Charles said, “I have seniors, of course, in my ward who are upset about that. . . . I'm really heartbroken about at least the one in my ward,” and warned of store…
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