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Council adopts alcohol‑sales zoning changes after heated debate; package‑store buffer remains 300 ft
Summary
Council approved amendments to the zoning code tightening separation rules and definitions for bars, bottle clubs and package/liquor stores (including new distances from parks and playgrounds and 500 ft rule for bars to schools); an amendment to remove package stores from the 300‑ft buffer failed following public testimony and legal challenges.
On second reading council approved substantial amendments to the city’s alcoholic‑beverage zoning ordinance that revise key definitions, add distancing requirements and clarify measurement methods. The changes add package/liquor stores to the list of uses that require separation from certain sensitive uses (residential zones, parks and playgrounds) and align the separation between bars and schools with state law (500 feet).
Staff summary: Planner Jen Webster described revised definitions distinguishing package stores (alcohol sales constitute at least 51% of…
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