DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A prominent Okoboji businessman cannot use his marina to operate a floating, lakeside bar that drew complaints from neighbors, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Leo “Butch” Parks violated city zoning restrictions when he used Okoboji Boat Works to operate the Fish House Lounge — known for karaoke, hog roasts and full-moon parties — from an excursion boat that floated along the shore, the court ruled in a 7-0 decision. Justice Brent Appel wrote the city was justified in obtaining an injunction that prevents Parks from using the marina to support that bar or any others on excursion boats moored to the marina.
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