On July 30, Treasure Island’s Board of Commissioners voted to allow hotels and motels with under 50 rooms to contain accessory establishments on site, such as bars and restaurants.

According to the Commission’s agenda documents, the motion amends a zoning ordinance dating back to at least 1949, which limited the amount of liquor licenses available. Originally, only hotels and motels that exceeded a 50-room capacity were exempt from this limitation.

Opportunity for remodeling and redevelopment

Treasure Island hosts many smaller lodging establishments that are in dire need of updates and modern, sustainable revenue streams. The amendment will surely spur opportunities for redevelopment and remodeling in Treasure Island.

The decision by the Board of Commissioners further predicts that tourism and consumer spending will increase, without negatively impacting the area. Keep up with Treasure Island news on Facebook.