Wheat Ridge moves to rework 'social club' rules into zoning-based event-venue framework

Jun 15, 2026

Council directed staff to draft zoning amendments to replace the existing 'social clubs' licensing approach with four event-venue categories (indoor, outdoor, accessory, and agricultural) and to coordinate a communication plan for affected businesses.

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Wheat Ridge City on June 15 signaled support for a staff plan to repeal the current "social clubs" licensing rules and regulate event venues through zoning, creating clearer rules for indoor and outdoor venues, accessory event spaces and agricultural properties that host commercial events.

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