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Should drive-thrus be banned? Culver City is considering the question
By Kavish Harjai at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
Community concerns over a proposed In-N-Out in Culver City prompted the discussion over a potential ban on drive-thrus.(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The City Council in Culver City will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus after a group of neighbors raised concerns that a proposed In-N-Ou...
Key takeaway "Density is inevitable, and development is inevitable,” said Vanessa Martin, a city resident organizing support for the drive-thru ban.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Community concerns over a proposed In-N-Out in Culver City prompted the discussion over a potential ban on drive-thrus.(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The City Council in Culver City will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus after a group of neighbors raised concerns that a proposed In-N-Ou...
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