TUCKER, GA — The Tucker City Council is set to consider new regulations on business drive-thru’s during its meeting on Monday evening as a six-month moratorium on new projects expires.

While drive-thru windows remain popular with fast food, coffee shop, and pharmacy customers, city officials say there is growing concern about their impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.

Long lines of vehicles often spill onto busy streets, block sidewalks, and create hazards for those on foot.

Under the proposals up for discussion, new rules could limit which businesses can operate drive-thrus and determine where they must be located on a property to reduce congestion.

Council members are expected to weigh these options before deciding whether to extend restrictions or implement permanent guidelines.

WSB’s Steve Summers contributed to this story