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Commission raises waste-disposal concerns as it considers brewery and distillery zoning
Summary
Commission discussed treating breweries and distilleries differently from taverns because ingredient waste may be hazardous; solicitor said creating a new use classification would require substantial work or careful redefinitions.
Commissioners questioned whether breweries and distilleries should remain categorized as taverns in the zoning ordinance, citing concerns that production generates ingredient waste that "can cause issues." The solicitor noted that creating a distinct use classification for production facilities "will take a lot of work or possibly just change some definitions."
The group asked staff and the solicitor to weigh options for regulation, including environmental controls and disposal obligations, before recommending a path forward. No ordinance was adopted on Nov. 17.
