SUBJECT
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Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a Smoking Establishment (Cigar Lounge with 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).
ZC-076-2025
District V
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Initiated By: P&F Properties, LLC, Owner; Geromino 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).
***City of Laredo Land Development Code***:
Definitions:
- Smoking establishment - shall mean an establishment that is dedicated, in whole or in part, to the smoking of tobacco or other substances and includes any establishment that allows both: (1) the payment of consideration by a customer to the establishment in exchange for on-site delivery of tobacco, tobacco accessories or similar legal substances and products to the customer; and (2) the on-site smoking of tobacco or other substances. These establishments are required to have isolated HVAC systems to remove smoke and odors. This definition shall be construed to include establishments known variously as, cigar lounges, hookah cafes, tobacco clubs, tobacco bars, and similar establishments, but shall not include an establishment that derives fifty (50) percent or more of its gross revenue on a quarterly basis (i.e., three (3) months) from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption or food sales.
- Tobacco Shop - shall mean an establishment whose main purpose is the sale of tobacco products (i.e. cigars, cigarettes, chewing and dipping tobacco, e-cigarettes, e-cigarette related products, and related tobacco smoking accessories) and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental and does not account for more than forty-five percent (45%) ...
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