Utah city passes ordinance limiting drinking establishments

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — City officials in southwestern Utah have passed an ordinance that would limit the number of drinking establishments in downtown St. George. The St. George City Council approved Thursday an ordinance that would cap the number of stand-alone bars allowed in the downtown arts district at four. The Spectrum reports that three permits are already accounted for and a fourth is in the early stages of seeking approval from the city. The permit for the fourth bar, which would be located in Ancestor Square, was approved by the city’s planning commission on Tuesday. That permit will next head to the city council for approval.