155.4218. COMMERCIAL: EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS

A bar or lounge is an establishment having as its principal or predominant use the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. This use includes bottle clubs, as defined in Chapter 561 of the Florida Statutes, in which patrons consume alcoholic beverages they bring onto the premises.

3. Standards

A bar or lounge may only be considered an accessory use to a restaurant provided it is operated by the same management, and the restaurant has dining accommodations for service of 150 or more patrons at tables in a covered area, and occupying more than 2,500 square feet of floor space, and deriving at least 51% of the gross revenue from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

B. Brewpub

1. Districts Where Permitted

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RD-1

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PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A brewpub is an alcoholic beverage establishment that produces up to 10,000 kegs (or 155,000 gallons) of fermented malt beverages annually in a single location, primarily for consumption on the premises. Such establishments are licensed by the state as both manufacturers and vendors of malt beverages. This use may also offer food for onsite consumption. If an establishment produces more than 10,000 kegs (or 155,000 gallons) of fermented malt beverages annually, it shall be considered a food and/or beverage products manufacturing use.

C. Hall for Hire

1. Districts Where Permitted

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RM-7

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MH-12

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RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

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PD-1

2. Definition

A hall for hire is a facility or hall available for lease by private parties to accommodate private functions, and is not open to the general public. The hall may or may not include kitchen facilities for the preparation of food. Private functions can include, but are not limited to, banquets, weddings, anniversaries, and other similar celebrations.

3. Standards

A hall for hire shall comply with the following standards:

a. There shall be no external evidence of the private function being conducted in the hall.

D. Nightclub

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

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RM-7

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MH-12

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I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A nightclub is a place of entertainment that provides on-site entertainment in the form of live performances, dancing, billiards, comedic performances, or other entertainment activities. This use may also offer food and alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption. This use does not include a sexually oriented business.

E. Restaurant

1. Districts Where Permitted

RS-1

RS-2

RS-3

RS-4

RS-L

RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

RM-20

RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

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M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A restaurant is an establishment where meals or prepared food, including beverages and confections, are served to customers. Accessory uses may include bars, banquet rooms, catering services, pick-up facilities for take-out orders, windows for walk-up service, outdoor seating, and facilities providing for drive-through service. An establishment that sells both alcoholic beverages and food is classified as a bar or lounge or a brewpub if it derives no more than ten percent of its gross revenue from the sale of food consumed on the premises.

F. Specialty Eating or Drinking Establishment

1. Districts Where Permitted

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RD-1

RM-7

RM-12

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RM-30

RM-45

MH-12

B-1

B-2

B-3

B-4

M-1

I-1

I-IX

OIP

M-2

RPUD

PCD

PD-TO

LAC

PD-1

2. Definition

A specialty eating or drinking establishment is an establishment selling specialty food or beverage items that normally do not constitute a full meal-including, but not limited to, ice cream parlors, dessert cafes, snack shops, juice and coffee houses, and retail bakeries. Accessory uses may include pick-up facilities for take-out orders, windows for walk-up service, outdoor seating, and facilities providing for drive-through service.

(Ord. 2012-64, passed 9-11-12; Am. Ord. 2013-37, passed 1-22-13; Am. Ord. 2014-16, passed 1-28-14; Am. Ord. 2015-51, passed 5-12-15; Am. Ord. 2016-07, passed 10-13-15)

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