Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, November 10, 2026 —

Tallahassee City Attorney Amy Toman has advised the Tallahassee-Leon County Architectural Review Board to reconsider its approval for the demolition of the historic Wahnish Cigar Factory. The recommendation stems from a procedural concern regarding the public notice period for the meeting where the demolition was initially greenlit.

The approval in question was granted on April 1. However, city officials are now pointing to a discrepancy in the public notification process. According to city standards, a public notice for such meetings must be published between 15 and 30 days prior to the hearing. In this instance, the notice for the April 1 meeting was reportedly published only 14 days in advance, failing to meet the minimum requirement.

City Attorney Amy Toman’s recommendation for a rehearing suggests that the procedural irregularity may warrant a new vote. The Wahnish Cigar Factory is a local landmark, and its demolition has been a subject of discussion. The Architectural Review Board is tasked with reviewing projects that may impact historical or architectural assets within the community.

The specific outcomes of the initial approval or the exact status of the Wahnish Cigar Factory beyond this procedural review were not detailed. The recommendation by the City Attorney initiates a process for the Board to address the notice issue, potentially leading to a new hearing where the demolition approval can be re-evaluated under the correct procedural guidelines.

Details regarding the proposed plans for the site following demolition, or any potential impact on historical designations, were not provided in the information available.



Story summarized from the original created by Brieanna Smith on www.wtxl.com, see more information here.

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