Gov. Scott signs local bill easing liquor requirements in Riverside-Avondale restaurants

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On Friday, Governor Scott signed HB 655 into law, revising alcoholic beverage requirements for restaurants in the Riverside-Avondale Commercial Character Areas.

The goal of the bill is to provide allowances for space and seating requirements in a specialized zone called the Riverside Avondale Commercial Character Areas. The bill would reduce requirements to 100 seats (down from 150) and 1,800 square feet (down from 2,500).

The bill was a priority of Jacksonville’s City Council this year. And they got it.

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