LEWISTON – New nightclubs along Park Street could be things of the past if councilors enact a moratorium on new liquor licenses there.

Councilors are scheduled to officially deny the Blue Elephant its special amusement permit and liquor license at their meeting Tuesday night.

But councilors are also considering a six-month ban on new clubs, keeping potential replacements from taking over the Blue Elephant’s spot. Councilors are considering new zoning rules that might ban bars in the neighborhood and have requested a meeting with the city Planning Board to talk about it.

The City Council’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Lewiston City Hall.

Police have responded to multiple complaints about the Blue Elephant and neighboring Club Adrenaline since the summer. Elderly neighbors in the Oak Park Apartments have complained of late-night noise, rowdiness and crimes from the bar’s patrons.

The City Council voted last week not to renew the bar’s annual special amusement permit. They take up the matter again Tuesday, formally denying the club the ability to play music or to have a DJ, karaoke or games on site.