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BOA approves conditional use for used-car sales on North Palafox Street
Summary
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment approved conditional-use application CU-2026-164708 to permit used motor vehicle sales at 4708 North Palafox Street; staff found the use compatible with surrounding commercial zoning and recommended approval. No members of the public spoke against the proposal.
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment voted May 20 to approve conditional-use application CU-2026-164708 to allow used motor vehicle sales at 4708 North Palafox Street.
Erica Cooper spoke on behalf of the applicant, Tanya Velasco, explaining the property — previously a barbershop — is in a commercially zoned area and that the proposed automobile-sales use is consistent with nearby automotive and service-oriented businesses. Cooper said the site offers sufficient parking, ingress and egress, and buffering.
Planning staff presented findings that the property is in a commercial zoning and future land-use district and located in the Palafox overlay/CRA district. Staff stated on-site circulation, screening, lighting and solid-waste provisions must meet Escambia County Land Development Code standards and will be further evaluated in the site-plan and building permit reviews. Staff identified Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) as the provider for required public services and reiterated that any approval would be conditioned on meeting all applicable construction and site-plan standards. Based on the review, staff recommended approval.
There were no public speakers on the item. A motion to accept staff findings and approve the conditional use was made by Travis, seconded by Greg, and passed by all members present.
Approval is subject to the applicant obtaining all required permits and satisfying any site-plan and design conditions imposed during the subsequent review process. As with other BOA decisions, the action may be appealed in circuit court within 30 days of the decision.
