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Breakaway Billiards owner tells council city staff required architectural approval before work started

Washington Court House City Council · October 23, 2025
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Dwight Fox, owner of Breakaway Billiards, told the Washington Court House City Council that he received a temporary occupancy permit Aug. 1 but was instructed by building staff to wait for architect-approved plans before beginning construction to convert the business from mercantile to assembly use.

Dwight Fox, owner of Breakaway Billiards, spoke during public comment at the Oct. 22 Washington Court House City Council meeting to dispute reporting he said mischaracterized the business’s permitting timeline. Fox said the city issued a temporary occupancy permit on Aug. 1 with conditions requiring a change of use from mercantile to assembly, installation of restrooms and a dedicated egress corridor for safety.

Fox said his architect, McCarty, was hired in August to…

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