Council approves claw-machine arcade at Wildwood Boulevard with conditional use permit

Jul 21, 2026

Council approved a conditional-use permit to allow a family-oriented claw-machine arcade at 140 Wildwood Boulevard (Ordinance 26-22). Planning and Zoning recommended unanimous approval; the applicant proposed family-friendly hours and staffing to assist patrons experiencing machine trouble.

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Planning staff described a multi-tenant lease space at 140 Wildwood Boulevard proposed to operate a claw-machine arcade; the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Staff said the applicant’s stated goal is to create a family-friendly environment where patrons can play claw machines and often leave winners.

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