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El Cajon council opens discussion on loosening downtown alcohol rules, asks staff to draft options for Planning Commission
Summary
Assistant City Manager Vince DiMaggio presented three alternatives to amend downtown distance rules for bar‑only on‑sale alcohol uses; council members urged loosening the code to attract nightlife while using conditional use permits and defined boundaries to manage overconcentration; staff will draft options for Planning Commission review.
The El Cajon City Council discussed possible amendments to the downtown master plan to allow more on‑sale alcohol establishments and directed staff to prepare draft options for the Planning Commission to consider.
Assistant City Manager Vince DiMaggio reviewed a 1995 zoning change that added distance requirements effectively zoning out new bar‑only establishments downtown and presented three alternatives for council direction: take no action;…
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