A familiar seasonal business is back before town officials—this time with a request to adjust its setup and extend its approval.
Big Bang Fireworks is seeking permission to operate its temporary retail tent at Royal Oaks Plaza on U.S. 27, with a proposed shift to a different location within the property and a request for a longer-term approval.
The company is not new to Lake Placid. Prior to last year, the tent operated near the American Legion on U.S. 27 South. In 2025, it received approval to move into Royal Oaks Plaza under a one-year arrangement. This year’s request builds on that approval, focusing on a new placement within the plaza and a longer timeline moving forward.
According to the application, the tent would be set up at 70 Plaza Avenue during the state’s designated fireworks sales periods around Independence Day and New Year’s.
The applicant is now requesting approval specifically for what is identified as the “secondary” tent location on the site plan, after withdrawing the originally proposed placement.
Town officials will be looking closely at how that change fits within the layout of the shopping center, particularly in relation to parking and traffic flow. The setup is expected to use a portion of the plaza’s parking area and include space for storage and a portable restroom.
One of the key issues in the request is the use of a metal storage container for inventory. While that type of structure does not align with the town’s architectural standards, it was used during the previous approval period without specific restrictions.
The applicant is asking to continue using it, citing security concerns.
The other major consideration is how long the approval should last.
The company is requesting a five-year approval, pointing to its prior compliance. Town staff has indicated support for that timeline, though the Board of Adjustments will ultimately decide whether a longer approval is appropriate for a seasonal, temporary use.
At its core, the request is less about whether fireworks sales belong in the area and more about how—and for how long—the operation fits within an active commercial center.
The Board of Adjustments is scheduled to take up the request at its Monday, May 4 at 5:30pm. the meeting is also streamed live : https://www.youtube.com/@lakeplacidflgov7268
