More full service liquor bars may be coming in Clark County

Clark County Commissioners are considering expanding where full service liquor bars can be licensed to operate.

During the board’s meeting Tuesday, Clark County Business License Director Vincent Queano said research by his department found that there are areas that meet the criteria of a full service local bar but aren’t located in certain zoning where they’re currently only permitted.

“This will require a code change to increase the types of locations that can have this type of license,” Queano said.

Full service liquor bars — establishments where alcohol is served but gaming is not allowed — are allowed to be licensed only in multi-use developments in certain areas. Food is permitted but not required in full service liquor bars.

Commissioners, who previously discussed the idea in May, first discussed amending the code to allow for full service liquor bars in Commercial Center and other redevelopment districts.

Commissioners requested a proposed ordinance be brought back for consideration in a future meeting.

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