By David Sowders | Eastern Arizona Courier
New types of businesses might be in store for Downtown Safford after the City Council’s Oct. 14 meeting.
Following a number of citizen comments during the meeting, the council approved a resolution to designate an entertainment district for Downtown Safford as part of the city’s continuing revitalization effort.
Under current state liquor laws, alcohol cannot be served within 300 feet of a church or school. Exemptions include restaurants with 40 percent of gross revenue from food sales, hotels and motels with restaurants, golf courses, nonprofit performing arts theaters with seating for 250 or more, and craft distillery and farm winery festivals.
