Potential Drive-Through Ban
Summary
McMorrin got nodding heads to agendize a possible drive-through ban, tied to community pushback on a specific project and broader walkability and environmental goals.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; In-N-Out claims it would be a top sales-tax contributor.
Walkability and environmental advocates; communities near contested drive-through projects.
Drive-through businesses and developers could face new restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (12)
In California, Some Cities Are Done With Drive-Throughs
In California, Some Cities Are Done With Drive-Throughs The New York Times
Has In-N-Out finally met its match? One California city is fighting drive-throughs
Has In-N-Out finally met its match? One California city is fighting drive-throughs Los Angeles Times
Exclusive | Culver City scores major victory in its war on fast food restaurants as 'monster' feature is banished
Exclusive | Culver City scores major victory in its war on fast food restaurants as 'monster' feature is banished New York Post
In-N-Out wants a drive-thru in a Southern California city that’s looking to outlaw them
In-N-Out wants a drive-thru in a Southern California city that’s looking to outlaw them KTLA
California City May Ban New Drive-Thrus, And In-N-Out Is Caught In The Middle
California City May Ban New Drive-Thrus, And In-N-Out Is Caught In The Middle Men's Journal
City Council Meeting Agenda — July 13, 2026
New drive-thru permits are frozen for 10 more months and 15 days while the Planning Commission works toward a possible citywide ban — largely a response to a proposed In-N-Out near an elementary school. Most speakers backed the ban, citing pollution, traffic and school safety; a few defended the project.
Culver City weighs drive-thru ban following backlash over proposed In-N-Out
Culver City weighs drive-thru ban following backlash over proposed In-N-Out FOX 11 Los Angeles
In-N-Out Wanted to Build a 'Mega Drive-Thru.' Now This California City Is Trying to Ban Them Entirely
In-N-Out Wanted to Build a 'Mega Drive-Thru.' Now This California City Is Trying to Ban Them Entirely Inc.com
California city plots major change to fast food restaurants that will infuriate customers
California city plots major change to fast food restaurants that will infuriate customers New York Post
California city pushes for drive-thru ban after neighbors sounded alarm over burger chain's proposed addition
California city pushes for drive-thru ban after neighbors sounded alarm over burger chain's proposed addition Fox Business
City Council Meeting Agenda — June 8, 2026
The proposed In-N-Out at Sepulveda/Jefferson/Sotel triggered a 45-day emergency moratorium on new drive-throughs and a Planning Commission study of a possible citywide ban. Neighbors cite traffic, pollution, and school safety; In-N-Out and some residents oppose a blanket ban.
City Council Meeting Agenda — February 23, 2026
McMorrin got nodding heads to agendize a possible drive-through ban, tied to community pushback on a specific project and broader walkability and environmental goals.
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