Staff Backs New Alcohol CUP for I Don’t Know Bar

City planning staff recommended approval of a new Conditional Use Permit for I Don’t Know Bar at 650 E Hopkins Street to bring the establishment back into compliance after a name change. The proposed one-year license would run through August 25, 2027 with conditions addressing noise, cleanliness, occupancy, and permit posting.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

LICENSE

Contract term

One (1) year, expires August 25, 2027

Renewal date

2027-08-25

Renewal

New Conditional Use Permit issuance following prior lifetime Special Use Permit and a 2016 name change; recommended one-year term ending August 25, 2027 with added noise-related and operational conditions.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission 2026-08-25

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Who was awarded the license contract by City of San Marcos city?

I Don't Know Bar was awarded this license contract by City of San Marcos city, as recorded on August 21, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a License contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Agenda Planning and Zoning Commission 2026-08-25 (Agenda), dated August 21, 2026 from City of San Marcos city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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