Summary
New liquor stores would need to be 1,000 feet from other liquor stores, schools, daycares and — after an amendment — religious buildings. Stores that don't meet the standards could still seek a conditional use permit. A big exception lets stores attached to 40,000+ square-foot grocery stores skip the separation rule, which supporters say keeps grocers willing to open in food deserts.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers; the rules shape where liquor stores and grocery-anchored developments can open.
Neighborhoods dealing with clusters of standalone liquor stores, and residents hoping to attract full-service grocery stores.
Small grocers and independent liquor store operators who may now face conditional use hearings or siting limits.
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