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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Liquor store zoning location and separation requirements
Pelham wants new liquor stores at least 2,500 feet from each other and 1,000 feet from homes, schools, and churches. One resident warned the spacing rule could pick winners and losers among competing businesses. A final council vote is coming after the ordinance's first reading.
July 9 public hearings: Hwy 52 rezone and CR-11 annexation
Public hearings July 9 at 5:30 p.m.: a rezone from Agriculture to B-2 General Commercial at Hwy 52 and Racquet Club Parkway (proposed QuikTrip) and an annexation at 5025 CR-11 for a home seeking city fire service.