The Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Board voted against a proposal to allow an indoor gun range within an industrial district, yet the plan is set to proceed to the city commission. The proposed gun range by Wallace Drive LLC sits near senior housing and a church, prompting concerns among board members about its proximity to community establishments, including a school located just 1,000 feet away.
With four of the seven board members expressing apprehension, the absence of minimum distance requirements from sensitive sites raised alarms, especially when similar regulations exist for other types of establishments like vape shops. The proposal allows for multiple gun ranges if approved, with strict security and noise regulations, yet significant community pushback indicates this decision may be contentious.
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