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 (b) which will impose distance regulations to prevent gas stations from being located within 100 or 200 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. 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 day cares.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
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