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Public hearings continue on new drive‑through rules after residents urge stronger limits

Saint Paul City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Council advanced Version 2 of the drive‑through/walk‑up ordinance and kept the public hearing open to Feb. 25 after public commenters urged stricter limits, a moratorium, or conditional use permitting in transit‑oriented areas.

The council held a public hearing on proposed updates to rules governing drive‑through sales and walk‑up windows (second reading of Ord. 24‑26, Version 2) and kept the hearing open to Feb. 25.

Council Member Joost moved Version 2 onto the table; the amendment passed and the council opened a public hearing. Version 2 does not ban drive‑throughs but increases buffer zones…

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