Culver City Imposes 45-Day Drive-Thru Freeze as Proposed In-N-Out Faces Traffic Concerns
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Updated · Fox Business · Jul 9
Culver City Imposes 45-Day Drive-Thru Freeze as Proposed In-N-Out Faces Traffic Concerns
2 articles · Updated · Fox Business · Jul 9
Summary
A 45-day moratorium approved last month blocks permits for new drive-throughs in Culver City while staff drafts a possible citywide ban.
The move followed resident opposition to a proposed In-N-Out, which critics say would worsen air quality, traffic and pedestrian and cyclist safety.
In-N-Out had not yet filed its formal permit application; the project would be the city’s first new drive-thru since 1997, with 61 parking spaces and a lane for 26 vehicles.
Supporters of a ban say drive-throughs undermine walkable, bikeable streets, while restaurant industry opponents argue bans restrict quick-service access for families and people with disabilities.
Culver City already bars drive-throughs downtown, and other California cities including Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo have long maintained citywide bans.