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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
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Argued the tables have existed since the 1970s, the CZO covers all land including rights-of-way, and no one is claiming to own the sidewalk.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:54:36 →Family member of the bar's owners argued the cited cases concern ownership, not use, and cited BZA precedents like Antoine's and the Columns.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:49:57 →Owner of the neighboring takeout sandwich shop said removing the tables has hurt her business and the block's vibrancy.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:53:05 →Carrollton Watch representative, unpaid, supported the city's denial citing commercial encroachment concerns.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:55:01 →Argued the tables have existed since the 1970s, the CZO covers all land including rights-of-way, and no one is claiming to own the sidewalk.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 1:54:36 →Family member of the bar's owners argued the cited cases concern ownership, not use, and cited BZA precedents like Antoine's and the Columns.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:49:57 →Owner of the neighboring takeout sandwich shop said removing the tables has hurt her business and the block's vibrancy.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:53:05 →Carrollton Watch representative, unpaid, supported the city's denial citing commercial encroachment concerns.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (See "Agenda" for YouTube Livestream) - Apr 20, 2026 · 2:55:01 →