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It's not evil plant containers or patio umbrellas or even those terrible food trucks that exist only to serve people delicious grub, this time its zoning and code issues, but the result is the same - the City of Columbus continues to disappoint in the way they are treating small businesses - small businesses providing jobs and tax revenue in this crappy economy.
Last Thursday, July 28th, The Hudson Street Hooligans Pub had it’s Certificate of Occupancy revoked after a City of Columbus inspection. The reason for the revocation, as stated by the city inspector, is that the building housing Hooligan’s Pub is zoned for “mercantile use” and the Hudson Street Hooligans are using it for “assembly.”The City of Columbus claims that in order to maintain occupancy, the pub must go through the proper legal channels to get the building rezoned for that use. Ownership has been told to cease any operations that fall under that use group and if they continue to operate they will receive fines and face jail time.
A building official and inspectors met with Hooligan’s ownership last Friday and advised that the main issue was the safety of the patrons of the pub. Ownership agreed that safety is always a concern and stated that they are willing to work with the City but cannot afford to continue to be closed while coming into compliance.
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There is a rally planned at the pub, 2236 Summit Street, for 12 noon on Thursday August 4th to garner support for the pub and the surrounding community. Mark McCullers will be present to make a statement to the media, as will other community leaders. All are welcome to attend, regardless of HSH membership.
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