SUBJECT
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An Ordinance of the City Of Laredo, Texas, amending Section 24.65.0 of the Laredo Land Development Code, titled “General Supplemental Provisions,” creating Subsection (D) which will impose distance regulations to prevent gas station emission lines from being located within 100 feet or 200 of any residential district, school, or day care facility; Providing a severability clause and providing for an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council directed staff to develop an ordinance establishing distance requirements for gasoline stations from schools and residential districts. The initial draft of an Ordinance was presented to Planning and Zoning Commission on July 3, 2025. Planning and Zoning commission requested a few changes which are reflected in this updated version.
BACKGROUND
Gas stations have been documented to emit certain toxic emissions and is in the best interest of the safety and wellness of the City to create a barrier between gas stations and residential districts, schools, and daycares. The item was presented to P&Z initially on January 22, 2026. Following that presentation, a subcommittee was established to further evaluate the matter, and this version reflects the outcome of those subcommittee discussions.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff of the City Attorney’s Office recommends approval of this item.
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