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Weslaco commissioners extend moratorium 120 days on duplex, triplex and apartment applications
Summary
The Weslaco City Commission voted to extend a temporary moratorium for 120 days on new applications for duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and multi‑family residential projects, citing capacity and ordinance updates as reasons. Staff said water supply and infrastructure studies remain in progress.
The Weslaco City Commission on Jan. 21 voted to extend a temporary moratorium for 120 days on accepting new applications for duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and multi‑family residential developments. The extension keeps the temporary pause in effect while city staff completes updates to subdivision and zoning ordinances and continues capacity reviews.
City staff said the moratorium, first adopted Sept. 23, 2024, continues to exclude townhomes, which are treated as single‑family for permitting. Staff described the extension as a measure to "maintain the status quo" while the city studies treatment plant and…
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