Stronger Rules OKd to Control Noise, Crime
Hoping to curb noise complaints and crime, the City Council this week approved tougher requirements for businesses offering live entertainment.
Businesses with live-entertainment permits now will have to meet noise limits, hire a security guard, and keep doors and windows closed during operating hours. Alcohol is banned outside a business.
The City Council requested stronger rules after a year of complaints about several establishments that hold live music permits.
Under the ordinance, the council will remain responsible for deciding permit issues by holding a public hearing and gathering information from police.
In a related matter, the council postponed until Feb. 23 a public hearing on whether to grant the owners of the Huntress, 5591 Lincoln Ave., a live-entertainment permit.
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