Posted with permission from Mr. Wallace:

—————Original Message—————
From: “Randall F. Wallace”
To: “g_moran@juno.com”
Subject: RE: Re: Chick’s Oyster Bar
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:33:44 -0400

Hello Ms Moran,

I have been working with the building code administrator regarding chick’s oyster bar. Currently they are operating under a temporary certificate of occupancy issued by permits and inspections until they complete all of their site work including the parking lot.  I have a letter from the owner of chicks stating they will not have any amplified music until such time as it is approved by zoning and their certificate of occupancy is amended.  They are currently listed as a restaurant. If they wish to become a nightclub/bar as defined in the zoning ordinance they will have to apply for and be granted a conditional use permit.  The owners are aware of this requirement. The fire dept. and the police dept have been notified of the situation and are doing inspections of the property every weekend to insure all city codes are enforced.  I will also be checking to make sure all zoning codes are being followed.  If I can be of any help to you please let me know.

Randall F. Wallace, CZA
Zoning Inspector II
Virginia Beach Planning Dept.
757-385-5069 (office)
757-385-4649 (fax)

This email was posted here as an update to discussions with Chicks Oyster Bar & the surrounding neighbors who have a desire to clamp down on periodic displays of public intoxication, noise, litter, parking issues, etc.
More information to follow.