Storefront Safety Ordinance Proposal

At a glance

• What: Proposed ordinance requiring stores (liquor, convenience, gas) to post no-loitering signs, keep lighting and cameras, and keep property clean.
• Where it stands: Raised by a public speaker on 2026-11-10; one councilor agreed to sponsor and another to co-sponsor, with referral to the City Attorney and City Manager.
• Next: Meetings with the City Attorney to shape a citywide version.

Details

• The City Attorney said the Georgia Constitution likely requires such a mandate to apply to all businesses citywide rather than one business type; councilors agreed to explore a citywide approach.
• Related: Pickleball Complex Funding was cited by the speaker as a comparison.

Sources

• Columbus Council agendas and minutes: https://columbusga.gov/coc/Agenda-and-Minutes

Log

2026-11-10 - City Council

• Public speaker proposal; two councilors offered to sponsor and co-sponsor; City Attorney cautioned it would need to be citywide.