"Carmel's General Plan went into effect, placing strict controls on development, particularly for such establishments as restaurants, art galleries, t-shirt shops, and other such tourist-centered businesses."
"The ban has become an official ordinance stating that within Carmel-by-the-Sea, 'No drive-in, fast food, or formula food establishments are permitted.'"
"These regulations on restricted commercial uses are intended to preserve Carmel's character as a residential village and perpetuate a balance of land uses."
Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small coastal town in California, has banned chain restaurants since the 1970s to maintain its charm and character. The town implemented a moratorium on new restaurants in response to concerns about commercial growth and tourism. By the mid-1980s, strict regulations were established to control development, ensuring that no fast food or formula establishments could operate within the town. This decision has generally been viewed positively, helping to preserve the town's identity as a quaint residential village.
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