City of Fairmont moves forward with PODA ordinance

Fairmont City Council passes outdoor container ordinance

FAIRMONT — Fairmont residents welcomed the idea of new outdoor drinking zones at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting.

City of Fairmont moves forward with PODA ordinance

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — During Tuesday night’s Fairmont City Council meeting, a public hearing was held, followed by the second and final reading of an ordinance concerning the establishment and regulation of Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODAs) within the city limits.  Following the hearing, the council unanimously approved the ordinance, which will allow local businesses to apply for a special license from the West Virginia Alcohol Bevera…