It also adopted a zero-lot line requirement for commercial downtown areas. This was done in the case of what Sowell called “storefront churches” or churches that have moved into downtown buildings.

He said that over the course of several years the city has seen an issue with the “storefront churches” and the 300-foot requirement. They adopted the state law, which says that if a church moves into an area near a premises with an alcoholic beverage license then the distance ordinance is not an issue.

The sixth amendment determined how licensing fees and pro-rating would be handled.

The seventh amendment determined that an established 501(c) charity fundraiser which required a one-day license would not have to reapply each year for the license.

“If a tax-exempt organization has previously gotten a one-day license then they won’t have to go through the long application process again. As long as nothing has changed, the city manager can grant the license. If there are any questions about it, it will be reviewed by City Council,” Sowell said.

The eighth and final amendment clarified off-sale hours for premises with on-site consumption and clarified that a legitimate “private party” requires an Event Permit.

To contact reporter Chivaun Perez, call 382-4321.