Board approves signage variances for Merritt Square Mall redevelopment including 7 Brew

Sep 16, 2026

The board approved sign variances for the Merritt Square Mall redevelopment, including a planned 7 Brew drive-through, following unanimous redevelopment authority recommendation and no public opposition at the hearing.

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Merit Square Realty and affiliates asked the Board for multiple sign variances tied to the Merritt Square Mall redevelopment, including a proposed 7 Brew drive-through building and associated wall and freestanding signage. Presenter Darren Taylor (speaker 7) said the mall redevelopment is cumulative and prior projects (including a Chick-fil-A) had required variances, and that the Merritt Island Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the site plan and variances.

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