7/10/13 - The Brighton Township Planning Commission decided Monday to extend the moratorium on any new hookah bars or lounges, following the opening of Oasis Hookah Lounge in the shopping plaza on the corner of Old US-23 and Grand River. Township Planner Kelly Mathews says the moratorium was supposed to be in place until August 2nd, but was extended for another 3 months to allow enough time to properly draft a new zoning ordinance. The panel also debated whether a special use permit or general ordinance permit would suffice for future hookah bars. In the end, they decided on a general ordinance permit as there is a significant cost difference between the two. Parking lot security was also brought up as a possible discussion point for the commission's next meeting. (DK/JK)
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