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Hold a discussion on a potential Land Development Code Amendment to Section 5.1.5.5 Restaurant/ Bar standards within the Downtown Central Business Area Boundary.
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Meeting date: October 13, 2026
Department: Planning & Development Services
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During the September 8, 2026 Planning & Zoning Meeting, Commissioners directed staff to present an item for discussion.
Section 5.1.5.5. Restaurant/Bar
A restaurant is defined as an establishment that prepares and sells food and beverages for consumption on or off the premises. This category includes Eating Establishments, Bars, Mobile Food Courts, and on-premise consumption uses.
An eating establishment is defined as a facility that prepares and sells food and beverages, which may or may not include on-premise alcohol sales. It includes brewpubs, coffee or tea shops, restaurants (takeout, pizza delivery, fast food, or sit-down), yogurt or ice cream shops, and mobile food units.
Standard Requirements for On-Premise Alcohol Sales:
1. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required.
Additional Standards for Businesses in the Central Business Area:
1. Conditional Use Permit is required
2. The business must have a kitchen and food storage facilities of sufficient size to enable food
preparation. The kitchen must be equipped with and must utilize, a commercial grill, griddle,
fryer, oven, or similar heavy food preparation equipment in accordance with the City’s Health
Code.
3. The business must have meals available to customers during the hours that the business
is open. A meal must consist of at least one entree, such as a meat serving, a pasta dish,
pizza, a sandwich, or similar food in a serving that serves as a main course for a meal. At least
three entrees must be available during each meal service.
4. The business must be used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place
where meals are prepared and served. An eating establishment shall have a posted menu on
their website and any applicable social media platforms.
5. The number of active restaurant permits in the central business area zoning district shall not
exceed 25. If there are 25 active restaurant permits, any further applications for restaurant
permits in the district shall be placed on a waiting list and individually referred to the commission for consideration within 45 days, in the same order as submitted, when the number of restaurant permits is less than 25.
6. The business shall be responsible for the subject property and the abutting right-of-way, excluding the public street or alley pavement, within 50 feet of any entrance and exit, in a clean and sanitary condition, free from litter and refuse at all times. The maintenance responsibilities shall not overlap another alcohol CUP holder’s maintenance area.
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