Westcott Theater Special Use Permit Revocation

At a glance

  • What: revocation of Special Use Permit SP-08-08 for the Westcott Theater, 524-532 Westcott St.
  • Where it stands: Hearing 2026-09-09; the revocation passed 9-0 on 2026-09-28.
  • Next: None recorded.

Sources

  • Posted agendas for the meetings in the log below (see each meeting page).

Log

2026-10-08 - Common Council Economic Development Committee

  • Committee discussion noted the revocation left only continue-or-revoke; staff will ask the law team whether an existing permit can be amended and said revoked businesses may reapply with new conditions. See Special Use Permit Process Review.

2026-09-09 - Common Council Public Hearing

  • Public hearing held at 5:30 PM on revoking Special Use Permit SP-08-08. Zoning staff recommended revocation citing repeated failure to maintain the property; police cited safety incidents; the owner and attorney opposed; speakers split between supporters and neighbors concerned about after-hours events. No vote at the hearing.

2026-09-09 - Common Council Study Session

  • Council indicated it would go into executive session after the study session on the matter.

2026-09-14 - Common Council Regular Meeting

  • Revocation item on the agenda.

2026-09-28 - Common Council Regular Meeting

  • Permit revoked, 9-0.