ORD NO 18-2023 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2023
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 26-2022 BY EXPANDING
THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND TIMES
WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, ALSO KNOWN AS
THE MAIN STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the city and
its residents to amend the designated entertainment district boundaries, also known
as the"Main Street Entertainment District,"from 600 Block of Main and 800 Block
of Main to include 400 through 800 Block of Main Street,attached hereto as Exhibit
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BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Main Street Entertainment District ("District") boundary is hereby amended,
within the boundaries as set forth and designated on the map that is attached hereto
as Exhibit A, referencing the 400 Block of Main Street through the 800 Block of
Main Street, and incorporated for reference.
SECTION 2: Regulations
(a) Restaurant, bars, and breweries within District boundaries, as well as vendors
at special events within District boundaries, may serve alcoholic beverages
(pursuant to all applicable laws, regulations, licensing, and permits) that may
be carried out of the establishment and consumed within the designated
boundaries of the District Monday—Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m. and Friday—Saturday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00
a.m., and Sunday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., as long as the
beverage is contained in a designated District cup, which shall not exceed 16
oz. in size and shall be provided by each participating business within the
district.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City of Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
a prove, and adopt,by a vote of � for and Q against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
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April 10, 2023
City of Van Buren
1003 Broadway Street
Van Buren,AR 72956
Honorable Mayor Joe Hurst and City Council Members:
The Old Town Merchants Association would like to request a permanent extension of the Main
Street Entertainment District ("District") boundaries and times.
(1) The proposed permanent extension of District boundaries is designated on the map that is
attached hereto as Exhibit A, referencing the 400-500 Block of Main Street.
(2) Restaurants, bars, and breweries within District boundaries may serve alcoholic beverages
(pursuant to all applicable laws, regulations, licensing,and permits)that may be carried out
of the establishment and consumed within the designated boundaries of the District
Saturday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 AM and Sunday between the hours of
10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as long as the beverage is contained in a designated District cup,
which shall not exceed 16 oz. in size and shall be provided by each participating business
within the district.
No other changes to the Van Buren City Ordinance No. 26-2022 are requested.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Dodson
2023 President
Enclosure: Exhibit A
Julie A. Copple
From: Old Town Merchant Association <oldtownvanburen@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday,April 12, 2023 3:50 PM
To: Julie A. Copple
Subject: Entertainment District PERMANENT Expansion Request
Attachments: MSED Permanent Extension Request 04 2023.pdf,2023 04 MSED Permanent Extension
Map.pdf
Julie - I would like to add this third request to the next agenda of the City Councils meeting for the permanent
expansion of the Main Street Entertainment District. The TOTMA membership voted unanimously to request
this expansion on behalf of the Main Street Entertainment District.
Please call me if you have any questions, concerns, or changes - 479.652.9745.
Lindsay Dodson
Old Town Merchants Association
PO BOX 245
Van Buren, AR 72957
(479) 922-6862
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Exhibit A
Proposed Main Street Entertainment District Extension400-800 Block of Main Street
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
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Exhibit A
Proposed Main Street Entertainment District Extension400-800 Block of Main Street
City of Van Buren,Arkansas
MAP KEY
Existing District established by Van
Buren City Ordinance No.26-2022
— Proposed extension of District