Ban alcohol billboards within certain distance of schools
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows alcohol advertising on billboards throughout the city, including near schools. The proposed ban creates restrictions on where these advertisements can be placed. If approved, alcohol companies cannot advertise on billboards within a specific distance of school properties.
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Votes
Direct City Attorney to return with draft ordinance modeled after Oakland ordinance extending City of Richmond's current ban on alcohol billboards near schools from 500 to 1,000 feet
7 to 0
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