My column today talks about proposed regulations that would affect Fresno's nightlife.
Read my column here, and check out the draft ordinance here.
I'm curious to know your take on the city's plan. Like I say in the column, I bet we would end up with more bars because they could open in zones that are currently off limits.
For me, the big question is about dancing. I think we could have fewer places to dance, at least in the short term. It would take time for restaurants to get the conditional-use permits needed for nightclub status.
But Arnoldo Rodriguez has a different take. Since more businesses would be able to stay open later under the new rules, he thinks more of them would become nightclubs.
I should note here that business owners' reactions have been mixed. On one hand, the new rules would be a lot simpler than the old ones. That means less red tape to go through when opening a business.
But the streamlined rules also mean that the city would have an easier time shutting down businesses that don't comply.
What do you think? As always, tell us in the comments.
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