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CITY OF BOULDER
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: December 6, 2011
AGENDA TITLE:
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 7826 amending Title 9,
Land Use Code B.R.C. 1981, regarding definitions and use standards for breweries, brewpubs,
distilleries and wineries.
PRESENTERS:
Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager
Paul J. Fetherston, Deputy City Manager
David Driskell, Executive Director of Community Planning and Sustainability
Susan Richstone, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Charles Ferro, Land Use Review Manager
Bev Johnson, Senior Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is for City Council to consider adoption of an ordinance amending the
Boulder Revised Code (B.R.C.), 1981, to accommodate changes in the brewery, distillery and
winery industries in Boulder and, more specifically, to allow food service where alcohol is
served (Attachment A). Council approved Introduction and First Reading of the ordinance on
November 15, 2011.
There are currently 11 breweries, wineries and distilleries in Boulder’s industrial districts. All of
these manufacturing facilities have tap or tasting rooms where the general public may buy or
sample the products produced on the site. In response to the growth of these businesses, some
brewers have approached the city about adding food service to their tap or tasting rooms. While
the tap and tasting rooms are permitted under state alcohol licensing, Boulder’s Land Use Code
(Title 9, B.R.C.) restricts the location, size and function of restaurants in the industrial districts.
Amendments to the Land Use Code are proposed to respond to these emerging trends in the
brewery, distillery and winery industries and to encourage food service where alcohol is
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