Austinist: Regarding Chester's

Joel Nihlean

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:09:50 -0600

Wow. What a terrific city council we have. I feel more safe already. I find it amusing that they openly admitted that the ordinance applies to only two places. The joint on Chicon is probably "collateral damage" as the military says.

guest

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:46:20 -0600

The Council admitted during the discussion this morning that it only applies to 2 clubs in Austin, Chester's and some other joint on Chicon. I really enjoyed the chutzpah of the Chester's owner, asking the Council to pay for his relocation, a la Las Manitas. Sweet.

shilli

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:02:39 -0600

Here is the ordinance: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council_meetings/wams_item_attach.cfm?recordID=6219 Under § 4-11-2 (B) it does not apply to: (1) a residence; (2) an establishment operated by a governmental entity; (3) a private club; (4) a fraternal or veteran’s organization; (5) a college and university use; (6) a religious assembly use; (7) a restaurant; or (8) a theater use. Who else is BYOB?

tim

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:55:37 -0600

So does this only affect bars? What about a free party (like the multitude of fund-raisers that go on around town)?

danimal

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:27:16 -0600

http://kut.org/items/show/9445 At the very end of the sound clip, says restaurants not affected. I think I'll go to Maru to celebrate.

Elizabeth S.

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:06:22 -0600

Well, that's something, at least. I hadn't heard about restaurants being left out of the ordinance.

danimal

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:01:01 -0600

I heard on KUT this morning that this ordinance specifically does not apply to restaurants. No idea what language is used to differentiate a club/bar from a restaurant, but at least there are some exceptions in there.