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BOA approves Southwind Marina food‑truck court and tiki bar with hours, screening and no outdoor entertainment
Summary
After public comment and an interveners' request for a continuance, the Board of Adjustment granted a conditional use for a food‑truck court and tiki bar at Southwind Marina on Sinton Drive with conditions: no outdoor entertainment, operating hours limited to 7 a.m.–8 p.m., and required screening/buffering per the Land Development Code.
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment on Aug. 20 approved a conditional use to allow a restaurant not listed among permitted uses and a bar at Southwind Marina on Sinton Drive, approving staff’s recommendation with additional conditions and a 4-0 vote.
County planner Caleb McCurdy, AICP, presented maps and staff findings summarizing the site's history and conditions. Staff noted the property is commercially zoned, abuts residential townhouses along Sinton Drive, and has been used historically for marinas and restaurants. Staff recommended approval subject to completion of the development‑review process, required permits for mobile vending units, and adherence to screening and buffering standards in the Land Development Code. "Staff recommends approval of the proposed use as requested," McCurdy told the board.
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