Fat Daddy’s gets approval from the Board of Adjustment
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Fat Daddy’s Burgers and Grill will continue to serve the community after a misunderstanding of regulations.
The popular Foothills restaurant had planned on having a five-foot distance from its neighbors, but the county requirement for their property is actually 20.
This would have caused the restaurant to lose parking and space.
However, the Board of Adjustment decided to approve Fat Daddy’s five-foot buffer.
Jacob Fletcher, the owner’s son, says it was special to have community members’ support.
“It’s like family, like everyone says, they walk in our door, you know, they want to come back. It’s that enjoyment of feeling and togetherness,” said Fletcher.
Marlin Andrews, a local customer whose band plays at Fat Daddy’s, says he is thankful to the board of adjustment for being so understanding.
“I felt that they were really thoughtful, they thought about it, you know they paid attention to the law, code, but they really considered what exceptions could be made, I thought it was great, I really did,” Andrews says.
The restaurant will not have to make any more adjustments and can go back to serving burgers and music.