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Special Use Permit Request: Cigars OTB Inc. (1422 Apollo Beach Blvd)

Original title: SU-AB 21-0174: Cigars OTB Inc. Requests Special Use Permit

Record date · March 16, 2021

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What This Bill Does

Cigars OTB Inc. has applied for a special use permit to sell beer, wine, and liquor for both on-site consumption and package sales at 1422 Apollo Beach Blvd. The request also includes a petition for s, which are required when a business selling alcohol is located near certain protected uses like schools or churches.

Why it matters

This application determines whether a new alcohol-serving establishment can operate at this specific location and whether the business will be granted exemptions from standard distance requirements.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Cigars OTB Inc.

The business is seeking authorization to sell alcohol and obtain waivers for their proposed location.

Directly affected

Nearby residents and businesses

The approval of this permit and the associated separation waivers may change the nature of alcohol availability in the immediate vicinity of 1422 Apollo Beach Blvd.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 4-COP permit?
A permit is a type of liquor license that allows a business to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the premises and for package sales.
What are separation waivers?
These are exemptions from local regulations that typically require alcohol-selling businesses to maintain a specific minimum distance from protected locations like schools, daycares, or places of worship.

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Waiver Requirement

The inclusion of a separation waiver request indicates the proposed site is likely within the restricted distance of a protected use, such as a school or church.

Connected Entities

1422 Apollo Beach Blvd, 0.73 acres, Cigars OTB Inc. and 2 more
location1422 Apollo Beach Blvd“The address of the proposed business”Map →
dollar amount0.73 acres“Size of the property”Map →
OrganizationCigars OTB Inc.“The company submitting the application”Map →
other052066.0600“Parcel identification number”Map →
bill numberSU-AB 21-0174“Application identification number”Map →

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  • Controversy35
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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