Zoning Updates for Bars and Other Alcohol-based Establishments
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Drunk driving endangers everyone. However, if we design our city such that establishments primarily serving alcohol are car-centric, how can we expect meaningful change on this issue? Therefore, I propose a few changes:
(1) Areas along corridors with frequent public transit (at least 30 minute headways) should be the only areas where businesses seeking liquor licenses should be allowed.
(2) Establishments serving alcohol as its primary product should be explicitly exempt from parking mandates.
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Profile of Steven Church
Posted by:Steven Church
8 months ago
Park cops outside of bars and pull them over as soon as they move.
Profile of Jared Bell
Posted by:Jared Bell
10 months ago
I’m not sure this really works fully as intended. There are a lot of neighborhood bars that have no public transit (should be corrected, but that takes a lot of time) but have local bars many people WALK to. I definitely agree with the lack of need for parking mandate though. Also, a liquor license is more than just for bars, but restaurants and stores too. Personally, I don’t pop open my handle/fifth in the parking lot of total wine on my drive home.
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Profile of Malik LMalik L on September 12, 2025
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Housing, Urban Development & Zoning