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Committee moves lower grocery‑store square‑foot threshold for Class B‑1 liquor licenses to 15,000 sq ft
Summary
Staff proposed amending the liquor code to reduce the square‑footage threshold for grocery stores eligible for a Class B‑1 license from 20,000 to 15,000 square feet to reflect current retail footprints; the committee endorsed the change and will return with a broader liquor‑code review in coming months.
Village staff told the administration committee that grocery‑store footprints have changed and recommended lowering the minimum size for a Class B‑1 license from 20,000 square feet to 15,000 to better reflect modern store sizes (Aldi, smaller formats). The proposed change is intended to streamline special‑use reviews for qualifying grocery operations.
Committee members asked about package liquor stores and the policy rationale for maintaining size distinctions. Staff said there is no minimum square footage for a package (standalone) liquor store and that the broader liquor code will be examined in the coming months. The committee voted to place the amendment on the consent agenda for council review.
