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.
In November, residents spoke to council members, discussing how they believe money from the funding should be spent. That meeting got heated, with people walking out after city leaders said the crowd would be breaking into small groups instead of presenting their ideas altogether.
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