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January 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
16. Petition of Josh Yellin on behalf of EJ McLean with First City Brewing, LLC for Midtown Savannah Property Investments, LLC for a Special Use Permit to Establish a Microbrewery with Conditions in the TC-1 (Traditional Commercial - 1) Zoning District on 0.57 acres at 1722 Habersham Street (20064 09015) in Aldermanic District 2 (25-005686-ZA).
Strategic Priority
GOAL 4:  Develop World Class Livable Environment & Infrastructure
Description

The Petitioner requests approval of a Special Use Permit pursuant to Section 3.10 of the Savannah Zoning Ordinance to establish a microbrewery within the TC-1 zoning district. The proposed microbrewery, First City Brewing, would occupy approximately 1,400 square feet within a mixed-use building containing residential units on the upper floors. As permitted by State law, the microbrewery may include on-premises consumption of alcohol and off-premises alcohol sales.

 

Recommendation

On December 16, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a Special Use Permit to establish a microbrewery with the following condition:

  1. The Special Use Permit shall be nontransferable.
Contact
Bridget Lidy, Planning and Urban Design
Financial Impact
NA
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet for 1722 Habersham Special Use Permit (25-005686-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Maps for 1722 Habersham (25-005686-ZA).pdf
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