Kenosha Common Council approves new licenses and zoning changes on October 5

KENOSHA, Wisconsin — The Kenosha Common Council met Monday, October 5, at the Municipal Building to review and approve a series of licenses, zoning ordinances, and resolutions. The meeting included approvals of bartenders’ licenses, liquor licenses, and outdoor cafe permits, along with changes to voting wards and land zoning classifications.

The council approved operators’ licenses for Kaitlyn Matthews, Samaria McBride, Kimberly Binder, and April Etheridge, each subject to demerit point conditions. New licenses were also granted to Lucky Bell LLC for a Class B beer and liquor license and to Wisconsin Hospitality Group LLC for a similar license at the Matador Tavern & Grill, effective October 6 and 13, respectively.

Cosenza Investments LLC received approval for an outdoor cafe area at 1400 52nd Street Suite 1, with an extended closing hour of midnight and no adverse police recommendations. However, a new Class A beer and liquor license application from Thiara Food Mart Inc. was denied after a committee hearing.

Zoning changes were approved for several properties following a state-approved cooperative plan with the Town of Somers. Properties at 3718 30th Street, 3425 47th Avenue, and 4411 24th Street were rezoned from agricultural to single-family and urban single-family residential districts.

The council also agreed on an amendment to add wards 103, 104, and 105 to the city’s fifth aldermanic district. Additionally, several stormwater management agreements were discussed in relation to the American Albanian Islamic Center of America.

Other business included the declaration of October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and resolutions related to capital improvement program adjustments. The meeting concluded with alderperson comments and updates from the mayor.

The Common Council meets regularly at the Municipal Building, 625 52nd Street, to consider and address city governance and community issues.