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Escambia County Board of Adjustment OKs outdoor patio seating for restaurant at Blue Angel Plaza
Summary
On Oct. 15, 2025, the Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved conditional use CU2025-129500 to allow outdoor seating for a restaurant in Blue Angel Plaza adjacent to West Highway 98, approving staff findings and imposing existing code and permit requirements.
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved on Oct. 15, 2025, a conditional use (CU2025-129500) allowing outdoor patio seating for a restaurant tenant at Blue Angel Plaza, a shopping center on West Highway 98. The applicant is Thomas Messina, agent for Publix Supermarkets Inc.; Escambia County staff recommended approval based on compliance with the Land Development Code and other county regulations.
Staff planner Christina Smith, Urban Planner II for Escambia County Development Services, told the board that the proposed patio is 8 by 50 feet (400 square feet) and would seat 28 people. Smith said the suite will be more than 500 feet from the rear…
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