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Zoning Approval for Beer and Wine Sales at 1748 Main St N

Original title: ORD-Q Apv Zoning Exception (Appl E-25-25) at 1748 Main St N on the SW Corner of Main St N & 8th St E - Futuristic Investments, Inc. - Requesting an Establishment or Facility which Includes the Retail Sale & Service of Beer & Wine for On-Premises Consumption, for Smokers Abbey Jax, LLC, in CCG-S; Zoning Exception Subject to Conditions (R.E. # 071635-0000) (Dist. 7-Peluso) (Mehta) (LUZ) (PD & PC Amd/Apv) 7/22/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 8/5/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/12/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/19/25 LUZ PH Amend/Approve (w/Cond) 6-0 8/26/25 CO Amend/Approve 17-0 LUZ PH: 8/19/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/12/25

Record date · August 26, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved a for the property at 1748 Main St N, allowing the business Smokers Abbey Jax, LLC to sell beer and wine for . The approval is subject to specific conditions set by the Land Use and Zoning committee.

Why it matters

This ordinance changes the permitted land use for the property at 1748 Main St N, enabling the establishment to operate as a venue for the retail sale and service of beer and wine.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Smokers Abbey Jax, LLC

The business is granted the legal permission to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption at the specified location.

Directly affected

Futuristic Investments, Inc.

The property owner or applicant received approval for a zoning exception regarding their real estate.

Key Facts

The City Council enacted Ordinance 2025-0518-E, approving a zoning exception for 1748 Main St N.
The approval allows for the retail sale and service of beer and wine for on-premises consumption.
The zoning exception is subject to specific conditions determined during the legislative process.
The property is located at the southwest corner of Main St N and 8th St E.

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The property is identified by Real Estate number 071635-0000.
The zoning classification for the site is CCG-S (Commercial Community General-Special).
The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) committee approved the measure with a 6-0 vote on August 19, 2025.
The City Council approved the measure with a 17-0 vote on August 26, 2025.
The ordinance was introduced on July 22, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is being allowed at 1748 Main St N?

The property is now permitted to operate as an establishment that sells and serves beer and wine for consumption on the premises.

Are there any rules the business must follow?

Yes, the was granted subject to specific conditions established by the City Council and the Land Use and Zoning committee.

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Unanimous Zoning Approval

The ordinance received unanimous support (6-0 in committee, 17-0 in council), indicating broad consensus on this specific land-use request.

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