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Council approves two event‑venue permits, denies one; debate centers on hours and enforcement
Summary
Council granted two use permits for event/entertainment venues (UP2503 and UP2504) and denied a third (UP2505). Debate focused on neighborhood impacts, closing hours and enforcement capacity; several permits passed with conditions and split votes.
Portsmouth City Council voted on several pending use permits tied to entertainment and event venues on Aug. 26, approving two and denying one after public testimony and council discussion.
UP2503: Council approved a use permit for an entertainment establishment at 2012 Victory Boulevard (UP2503). Steve Carroll spoke against the permit, citing past incidents and a perceived enforcement shortfall; the motion to adopt…
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