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Arlington board gives unanimous first reading to revised beer permit ordinance
Summary
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01, updating the town’s beer permit classes and approval process to align with state law; aldermen voiced concern about proposed fee increases. Staff said the last major revision was in 2005.
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 2 approved the first reading of an ordinance to revise how beer permits are issued and classified in town.
Angela Reeder, administrative assistant, told the board the draft ordinance (Ordinance 2026-01) separates beer from liquor regulation, clarifies the permit approval process, refines permit classes and adjusts language to match state law. She said the town’s last substantial readoption of the beer code was in 2005 and that staff recommended approval.
"We separated beer and liquor into two ordinances to make the processes clearer," Reeder said during her presentation.
Aldermen raised questions about fees tied to the revised permit structure. "I’m concerned about raising fees," Alderman Jeremy Biggs said. Alderman Jeff McKee echoed that concern, and Reeder noted staff would remain the point of contact for follow-up questions before later readings.
Alderman Oscar Brooks moved to approve the first reading; Alderman Jeff McKee seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance is at its first reading; additional hearings and a subsequent vote will be scheduled per the town’s ordinance-adoption process. Staff said they will provide details and answer technical questions before the next reading.
