Alpha Dog to close

[RockStar]

I would've installed a gate in my backyard fence, so I could get easier access to the dogs, brats, schnitzel, beer and music. My fee for not calling code enforcement would be one beer and one of the above meat-like products. Problem solved.

FWIW, I think the neighbor could have advised the business owner regarding the restrictions and that a wait and see approach could've been utilized. I don't know the guy and I think the d-bag term is getting overused these days,(that or we're being overrun) but calling code enforcement before there was an issue (regardless of whether he was within his right to do so) seems wrong. 

[thelakelander]

This issue does point out how confusing zoning and land use regulations can be to the average person.  This particular situation could have occurred anywhere in Jacksonville.  It's an informational situation a business friendly city needs to resolve.

[Ernest Street]

Lakelander , You as well as I have lived in different cities, This kind of issue wouldn't even be brought up in Atlanta...
The neighbors that live around establishments like this understood where they were buying or renting and enjoyed the shops instead of claiming some sort of selfish "Resident Entitlement" (Thinking about 5-Points).....

Oh I forgot ...I live in Riverside..(Slaps head)

[MusicMan]

Just looked at the Realtor maps, and couldn't help but notice that Richard is not directly behind Alpha Dog.
That large apartment building is, Richard only borders a corner of the Alpha Dog property.They share no common property lines, and his house is about 60 feet from the property line. I doubt he would have even heard acoustic music performed in the patio area while inside his home.

[Gknee]

I'm sad to see they are closed.  We never had a bad meal there.  I did comment to my husband that the last time we did take out it seemed a little sparse but that happens with take out from time to time so I wasn't concerned. 

The place was always busy when we were there and I know others that visited regularly too. 

[PeeJayEss]

What is the issue with daytime use of the back patio? Does the overlay actually say you can't use an outside space at any time if it is adjacent to a residential property? If so, that's silly and hopefully not part of the intent of the overlay. What about the antiques stores next door that have items in their back yards? Are they in violation of the law? Law getting in the way of common sense.