Council revises open‑container rules, removes outdated distillery language from code

Jul 6, 2026

On a third reading the council adopted Ordinance No. 2300-226, which narrows the city's open-container definition to city-owned property and public rights-of-way, clarifies mobile-vendor and special-event references, and removes incorrect distillery permitting language tied to state processes.

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The council approved Ordinance No. 2300-226 on third reading, which revises chapters 4, 8 and 18 of the city code. City clerk Ashley Foster walked through the changes, emphasizing definitional updates and alignment with state-regulated liquor permits.

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