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Germantown advances alcohol-ordinance updates to third reading after amendment
Summary
Attorney Goodman outlined multiple changes to the city's beer and alcohol ordinances to align with state law; the board accepted a procedural amendment to section 3-81 and moved the ordinance to a third reading after no public speakers came forward during the hearing.
Attorney Goodman presented proposed amendments to the beer and alcohol provisions of Germantown's municipal code during a public hearing on Dec. 8, 2025, saying the revisions mainly clarify ordinance language and align the code with state law.
Key changes described include removing a newspaper-publication fee requirement in favor of posting on municipal bulletin boards and websites, narrowing background-check depth for publicly traded applicants, requiring applicants to submit a copy of a lease and identify a local manager with supervisory authority (within 100 miles), allowing temporary beer permits for sales on public property with strengthened indemnity and insurance protections, and adjusting Sunday sales hours to match state law.
No members of the public took the podium during the hearing. During board discussion, an alderman moved to amend section 3-81 (paragraph 4) by striking the current language and replacing it with the word "reserved" per the city attorney's suggestion; the amendment was accepted without objection and made part of the motion. The board voted to move the ordinance to a third reading as amended.
