Permit requests for non-FIFA events around the Arlington Entertainment District will be denied when the World Cup comes to the city next year.

Arlington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve temporary changes to the city’s rules on permits for outdoor events in preparation for the tournament.

Under the rules, special events and temporary outdoor events in the area the day before or day of a World Cup match will be denied . Deputy City Manager Jennifer Wichmann said the rules will help the city allocate enough resources for the World Cup.

“The nine matches will require significant City resources, particularly from the Police and Fire Departments,” Wichmann said in an email ahead of the vote. “Adding additional events to that mix the day before or the day of a World Cup matc

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