Fat Daddy’s Burger and Grill has been granted a special use permit

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Fat Daddy's Burger and Grill will remain open for the next 15 years because of a special use permit.

However, the permit comes with some rules, such as building a seven foot block wall around the facility, live music ending at 7 p.m., and getting some things up to ADA compliance.

Jacob Fletcher, the owner's son, is happy he can continue his father's legacy.

"I think he would be happy, he'd be smiling down, I think he is today, today's his birthday too so, our first year without him but he'd be stoked," says Fletcher.

While many people in favor of the business staying open, some complained about the noise.

However, with the special use permit now in place, Yuma County Board of Supervisors Darren Simmons is hopeful everyone can be at peace.

"It allows them to stay open and have their music, and like I said a lot people like their music, but it also hopefully, with the walls and stuff it kind of answers the question for the people that live around it as far as keeping the noise down in their area," Simmons said.

Larry White, a longtime customer and best friend of the late owner, is happy to see the business continue.

"This is the best place in town, you know the music is good, the food's excellent, it's just a nice place to be and associate with other people," White says.

Fletcher would also like to share a message of gratitude to the community, supervisor Simmons, and even some of their competitors who showed them support.

"Just all our loyal people that we have you know out here in the Foothills that have made this possible, 279 signatures came through on a ballet to keep this place open, that was done by the Eagle's Club so everyone you know came together," said Fletcher.

If you would like to donate to the restaurant as they build the wall, you can click the link HERE.