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PB25-0805
PB25-0805, Temporary Conditional Use Regulations in Commercial Districts
Temporary Conditional Use Regulations in Commercial Districts
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Proposal
The City proposes to temporarily suspend Planning Board review requirements for conditional use permits for restaurants, bars, and restaurant supper clubs in specific commercial areas including Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road, Collins Avenue, and 71st Street/Normandy Drive. This initiative aims to streamline the approval process and encourage businesses to fill vacant storefronts in these key commercial districts.
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL
Conditions:
Must be located within existing building with certificate of occupancy issued on or before January 1, 2025
No outdoor entertainment permitted
Must operate as restaurant, bar (if no entertainment), or restaurant supper club (if indoor entertainment only)
Subject to administrative enforcement and revocation for violations
Automatic sunset on December 31, 2026 unless extended
Compliance Findings:
✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed
✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent
✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
Streamlining development review process for vacant storefronts
Temporary suspension of Planning Board conditional use review
Geographic limitations to specific commercial corridors