Havi's drive-thru operating hours appeal
Summary
The council overturned the Planning Commission's 10 p.m. drive-thru cutoff for a new restaurant, restoring the requested 2 a.m. closing. Council members cited the lack of neighborhood objections and nearby late-night competitors like the 24-hour Jack in the Box.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The restaurant owner, his local employees, and nearby residents looking for late-night dining options.
Potentially the single-family neighbors north of the site, though none spoke in opposition at either hearing.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Conditional Use Permit No. 2025-32 (drive-thru restaurant appeal)
A new drive-thru restaurant will open near a residential subdivision, with late-night operations until 2 a.m. — a boost for the local business but a potential noise consideration for neighbors.
Havi's Drive-Thru (CUP 2025-32)
Late-night drive-thru service returns to the project, 160 feet from homes behind a block wall; council found noise impacts acceptable and no neighborhood opposition existed.
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