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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Churches, schools and conditional use permits
Commissioners questioned whether churches and public schools really need conditional use permits, since no one would ever revoke a school's permit. The discussion landed on better coordination with school districts — especially on traffic and drop-off design — rather than more permitting.
Alcohol sales rules for restaurants
The commission discussed whether restaurants serving beer and wine should keep going through the full conditional use permit process or get a lighter review. Chair Abreo questioned why the city restricts single-can sales at convenience stores while freely approving on-site drinking.
Comprehensive Development Code Update
The city is kicking off a months-long overhaul of its development code, starting with a workshop on August 27. It's the first of six or seven sessions over the next year.