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Highland Council removes per‑zone cap on restaurant alcohol licenses amid debate
Summary
The council voted 4–1 to repeal a zoning line in the city's alcohol code that limited restaurant alcohol licenses to no more than two per commercial zone while retaining a citywide cap of four licenses, prompting public concern about concentration in Town Center.
Highland City Council on Dec. 2 voted to repeal a clause that limited restaurant alcohol licenses to "no more than two per zone," keeping the city's overall cap of four licenses in place.
The ordinance amendment passed 4–1 after a contentious public comment period in which residents urged caution and more time for public notice. Opponents argued the change could concentrate licenses in the city's Town Center and risk appearing to favor a single development; supporters said the zoning cap was an artificial barrier that…
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