Alcohol service near Hastings churches
Summary
Main Street Pizza wanted to serve beer and wine with meals just 25 feet from First Baptist Church. Churches appealed the PZA's approval, and commissioners unanimously sided with the churches.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The restaurant loses a potential revenue stream; the churches spent their own money on the appeal.
Hastings churches and families who wanted the alcohol buffer preserved.
Main Street Pizza cannot add beer and wine sales to its family restaurant.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning and Zoning Agency - May 21, 2026
A board member wants to revisit the 1,000-foot alcohol-to-church distance rule, calling it possibly outdated and a driver of unnecessary hearings. Staff floated a workshop.
Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026
Main Street Pizza wanted to serve beer and wine with meals just 25 feet from First Baptist Church. Churches appealed the PZA's approval, and commissioners unanimously sided with the churches.
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