PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
During the March 25 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, items six through ten involved requests by local businesses for renewal of their Conditional Use Permit to allow on premise consumption of mixed beverages. Most alcohol related CUP’s need to be renewed every three years, but many of the businesses requesting renewal had exceeded the renewal deadline. During the hearing, it came to light that Springs Bistro + Bar had been 8 years defunct. This sparked debate between the commission and even the public as to what steps can businesses and the city take to keep businesses renewed on time.
A conditional use permit is required for businesses selling alcohol per the San Marcos development code. The CUP process allows the Planning and Zoning Commission the opportunity to review permits on a case by case basis.
