The three nightclubs shuttered by the city in September all have primarily Black clientele, and two are Black-owned. Some of them believe that's why they were targeted.
Next week, the city council will vote on whether or not to revoke their special exception, which allows Scotty Quixx to operate as a nightclub and serve alcohol late at night.
The new restrictions adopted by City Council will force anyone who wants to open a restaurant or nightclub in Norfolk to obtain a council-approved conditional use permit in order to serve alcohol, without exception.