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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2025-O-234, which authorized a special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge ONLY - No On-Premise Alcohol Consumption) on Lot 3B, Block 1, Laredo Arena Subdivision, Unit 4, located at 2411 Jacaman Road, suite 400 (approximately 1,469 square feet), in order to allow the consumption of alcohol based on a newly passed ordinance (Ordinance 2026-O-026).
ZC-032-2026
District V
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 1, 2025, the City Council approved of a special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge ONLY - No On-Premise Alcohol Consumption). Refer to Executed Ordinance No. 2025-O-234 attachment.
On February 2, 2026, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-O-26, which redefines the definition of "Bar" in the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Article VI, Section 78.
- (1) Bar means an establishment whose primary business is the serving of alcoholic beverages for public consumption on the premises whether or not entertainment, dancing, or food items are also provided. For purposes of this definition, "primary business" means the establishment derives more than fifty percent (50%) of its gross revenue on a quarterly basis from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages, as defined in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (as amended), for on-premises consumption. This definition does not include bona fide restaurants, hotels, motels, or sports related facilities such as golf courses, bowling alleys or sports arenas, or the serving of alcoholic beverages at publicly or privately sponsored events such as weddings, public celebrations, quinceaneras, or the like.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: P&F Properties, LLC, Owner; Geronimo Trevino Jr., Applicant/Representative
Council District: V - Cm. Ruben Gutierrez
Proposed use: The proposed use is for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge with On-Premise Alcohol Consumption).
- The applicant is req...
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