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 (C) WHICH WILL IMPOSE DISTANCE REGULATIONS TO PREVENT GAS STATIONS FROM BEING LOCATED WITHIN 250 OR 500 FEET OF ANY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, SCHOOL, OR DAY CARE FACILITY, DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF GALLONS OF GASOLINE TANK CAPACITY A FACILITY HAS.
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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.
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 day cares.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission in a ____ to ____ vote recommended ____ of the Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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City Attorney’s Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
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