McKeown v. Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeal

CONNOR, Judge:

This appeal involves the enforcement of a local zoning ordinance. The Charleston County Zoning Board of Appeals (the “Board”) denied a special exception request to serve alcohol by the Steak and Play restaurant. The circuit court reversed because the South Carolina Department of Revenue had already issued a beer and wine permit. The Board appeals. We reverse.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

John McKeown and Quick Foods, Inc. (“Respondents”), do business as the “Steak and Play” located at 2284 Savannah *205Highway, Charleston, South Carolina. On February 23, 1999, the South Carolina…