Brew pub streamlining and expansion
A council-initiated effort to streamline brew pub approval, lower entry costs and allow brew pubs beyond the Cairns District. The council adopted Resolution 25-16C on April 29, 2025 and received a calls-for-service analysis July 1. After a positive Planning Commission recommendation, it adopted Title 21 Ordinance 25-22 and Title 15 Ordinance 25-23 on Sept. 30, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Council Member Zach Robinson
Every hearing and vote
April 22, 2025 · City Council
Brew pub expansion: first reading of a proposal by Council Member Zach Robinson
Discussed
Robinson proposed directing staff to compare city code with state code and draft amendments to streamline the process, lower the financial barrier to entry and allow brew pubs outside the Cairns District. Council members were supportive.
April 29, 2025 · City Council
Resolution 25-16C: brew pub streamlining and expansion
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson reviewed the revised resolution. Council Member Marci Houseman did not support expanding permitted areas. The deadline for the staff report was moved from July 1 to August 1, 2025. The resolution was adopted; the notes record no tally.
July 1, 2025 · City Council
Brew pub calls-for-service update
Discussed
Justin Sorenson of the Council Office presented an analysis requested after Council Member Zach Robinson's April proposal. It covered 12 months and nine alcohol-serving establishments in Sandy and neighboring cities and found three alcohol-related calls for service and no clear increase in police activity. Robinson addressed concerns raised by council members.
July 15, 2025 · City Council
Brew pub analysis: streamlining, lower costs and more locations
Approved
Melissa Anderson reviewed council objectives and the licensing process. Recommendations included brew pubs near ski hubs and neighborhood activity centers and in commercial, mixed use, office, industrial and special development commercial districts where alcohol-serving restaurants are allowed. Lesley Casaril spoke on licensing fees and city workload. The council directed staff to send the recommendations through the land use process to the Planning Commission and back to the council.
September 16, 2025 · City Council
Brewpub amendments to Title 21 and Title 15, Chapter 2 (alcoholic beverage regulations)
Discussed
Melissa Anderson and Leslie Casaril presented amendments following Resolution 25-16C, covering permitted versus conditional use and alignment with state rules. A public hearing was held and the Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Information item; they returned Sept. 30.
September 30, 2025 · City Council
Ordinance 25-22: Title 21 amendments on brewpubs
Approved
Melissa Anderson presented. Council members appreciated staff's work on expanding where brewpubs may operate; one member was concerned about the expanded area and felt brewpubs belonged only in the Cairns. No one spoke. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.
September 30, 2025 · City Council
Ordinance 25-23: Title 15, Chapter 15-2 amendments on alcoholic beverage regulations for brewpubs
Approved
Anderson presented the companion business licensing ordinance. Council Member Zach Robinson spoke in support and thanked staff. Adopted by roll call; tally not in the notes.