Sebastopol city staff mistakenly approved a permit for a Little Caesars pizza chain in the downtown area, which has been under a ban on chain businesses since 2018.
The Press Democrat reports city officials confirmed the approval was an “oversight” but say the permit cannot be revoked. The news has angered local business owners who fear the impact of national chains on the town’s unique character.
The Little Caesars, co-owned by Modesto brothers, plans to open this week.