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Council Preview: Should another bar be allowed downtown?

The Lafayette City Council will consider whether to approve a new bar in downtown Lafayette after city staff recommended approval. The Downtown Development Authority has opposed the proposal, setting up a debate at the upcoming council meeting.

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  • 201 Jefferson Street, Suite B CUPRezoning · <0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda September 21, 2026 · Agenda
  • 403B South Buchanan Street CUPRezoning · 0.1 mi away · approximate locationOn the agenda May 18, 2026 · Agenda
  • 2025-53-PCPlanning Commission · Final Plat · 0.2 mi away
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  • Cathedral-Carmel School0.5 mi away
  • Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School0.6 mi away
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  • Parc International0.1 mi away
  • Parc Sans Souci0.2 mi away
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