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Bay County tightens alcohol zoning review process, adds applicant appeal before notifying state
Summary
Bay County commissioners approved revisions to Chapter 3 of the county code to clarify when the county may withdraw zoning verification for alcohol licenses and to allow applicants an appeal to a special magistrate before the county notifies the state licensing agency.
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners on April 1 approved revisions to Chapter 3 of the county code that spell out circumstances under which the county may withdraw zoning verification for alcohol beverage licensing and add an administrative appeal to a special magistrate before the county notifies the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
County Attorney Brian (last name not specified in the record) told the board the countydoes not issue or revoke liquor licenses and that its only role with DBPR is to confirm whether a property is properly zoned for the proposed alcoholic‑beverage use. "Our only role is to let the agency know that the property is properly zoned for the proposed license," the…
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