The Crown Uptown Theatre near Douglas and Hillside will not be allowed to expand.
The Wichita City Council unanimously voted to deny that request at Tuesday's meeting. Back in October, the owner stated he wanted to expand the facility to increase capacity to over 2,000 people.
Scott Wadle with the planning department said the owner has stated the possibility of demolishing the building. However, the city could temporarily block that action since the theatre is identified as a historic site. Any motion to block that action cannot exceed 30 days, unless extended by the council.
Other alternatives include using the building for storage or as a shelter.