A Chipotle planned in St. Augustine received a pair of permits Aug. 26, signaling project progress.

St. Johns County approved a build-out permit for 2,693 square feet at a cost of $300,000 to contractor New Creations Construction of Lake City. A $4,850 sign permit also was approved, with Longwood-based Interstate Sign and Light as the installer.

The Tex-Mex chain is planned at 4285 U.S. 1 S., Suite 1, in front of the Publix-anchored Moultrie Square shopping center south of Wildwood Drive. It replaces a Wells Fargo that closed in May 2024.

Site plans show the restaurant will have a dual drive-thru and 35 parking spaces. They also show another tenant is expected to occupy the bank’s existing drive-thru space. A $315,652 permit was issued May 6 to enclose it.

Chipotle serves burritos, tac

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