The first reading of the Outdoor Entertainment District (OED) ordinance was held June 11 at the monthly Summerville Town Council meeting. Councilwoman Tiffany Johnson-Wilson of District 2 motioned to postpone the approval to July, proposing a new boundary district map to be reviewed by all council members.
Wilson said her concerns over the existing map mainly focuses on areas that do not have adequate sidewalks or crosswalks. Boundary lines also run directly across St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. The revised map would not extend down Doty Avenue past The Icehouse due to a lack of sidewalks.
“I felt like it [also] did not need to run along beside the church’s property,” Wilson said.
Prompted by public feedback, Wilson advised the council to make additional revisions to include more trash receptacles and signage that clearly indicates the boundaries of the designated district area and hours when people would be allowed to walk with open containers of alcohol.
If the OED is adopted, provisions will be in place allowing private businesses to deny entry to customers with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Changes to the town’s current alcohol ordinance have received equal support and backlash from residents and town leaders. Some residents during the public comment period expressed concerns about public safety and cleanliness, while others said the ordinance will help elevate the appeal of the town to visitors.
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