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Business owners urge faster restaurant and commercial permitting; staff outlines constraints and possible fast‑track
Summary
Owners and landlords told commissioners long permitting times harm leases and deter investment; staff pointed to county approvals and grease/FOG rules as constraints but said concurrent review and a restaurant‑specific approach merit study.
Business owners, landlords and industry representatives told the Miami Beach commission that permitting delays are costing deals and deterring investment, and several asked the city to create a restaurant‑specific fast‑track.
Attorney and nightlife task‑force chair Steven Polisar said investors often choose other municipalities because of Miami Beach’s permitting reputation. "I get people in my office... they say, I don't want to get involved with the city of Miami Beach," Polisar said, and urged a joint private‑public working group to streamline reviews for commercial openings.
Public commenters including landlords and…
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