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Orange council approves first reading of ordinance to streamline restaurant alcohol permits, 5–1
Summary
On first reading the City of Orange introduced and approved Ordinance 13-25 to permit alcohol service as a streamlined permitted use for qualifying restaurants, remove a prior restriction on drink specials, and set standard conditions including a 100-foot sensitive-receptor rule and outdoor-patio hours.
The City of Orange council voted 5–1 on Aug. 26 to introduce Ordinance 13-25, which would allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages as a permitted use for bona fide restaurants in specified zoning districts if operators agree to standardized conditions. Council recorded 'Councilmember Demetrio' as the lone no vote on first reading.
Arlenbeck, the associate planner presenting the item, told the council the ordinance "will streamline the approval process for restaurants that offer alcohol service" by allowing applicants who accept standard conditions to bypass a…
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