Description
A citywide text change to let recording studios host live entertainment with alcohol when granted a conditional use.
Impact summary
Creates a new citywide pathway for studios to host performances with beverage service.
Applicant
- Name
- Nitetrippers, LLC
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Planning Commission - Jul 14, 2026
Citywide text amendment allowing live entertainment with alcohol at recording studios, via conditional use, passed 7-1.
City Planning Commission - Jul 8, 2026
A citywide text change to let recording studios host live entertainment with alcohol when granted a conditional use.
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