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Committee approves zoning exception for Diamond Billiards; outside seating and service remain subject to landlord and code review

3657075 · June 3, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved a zoning exception allowing on-premise sale of all alcohol for Diamond Billiards and Sports Bar in a University Boulevard shopping center; staff and council members urged the owner to secure landlord permission and consider a formal outside-sales amendment before offering outdoor service.

The Land Use and Zoning Committee approved a zoning exception permitting the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages for Diamond Billiards and Sports Bar, which is taking over the space formerly occupied by 9 Ball Heaven in a shopping center on University Boulevard.

Applicant Fahim (Faheem) Zia told the committee the business has been in a soft opening for about two weeks serving beer and wine and that the space is roughly 6,400 square feet with approximately 125–130 seats, a full kitchen, bathrooms and an…

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