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Commission approves limits on new fuel‑pump stations to one per intersection, prioritizes redevelopment of abandoned stations
Summary
Planning and Zoning approved a UDC text amendment to curb proliferation of gas stations, limit fuel‑pump stations to one per intersection (with expressway exceptions), and prioritize redevelopment of abandoned sites.
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 6 approved Ordinance No. 2025‑235.113, a text amendment to define and limit fuel‑pump stations in the Unified Development Code. The commission voted to forward the amendment to the City Commission for final action.
Staff said the change responds to widespread concern about the number of fuel stations at some intersections. The proposed rules would generally limit new fuel‑pump stations to one per intersection — an exception was provided for larger expressway interchanges, which staff proposed to review independently and allow one station per side of an overpass where appropriate. The amendment also adds a definition for “fuel pump station,” aims to improve corridor aesthetics, and directs that priority for new permits be given to redevelop previously abandoned or deteriorated station properties.
Planning staff presented maps showing 65 fuel‑pump station locations citywide and said eight are inactive or in disrepair. Commissioners discussed how the rule would have applied to recent development examples (staff used a recent Murphy’s opening as a hypothetical) and how the exception for expressway ramps would operate. After public hearing and discussion, a motion to approve passed by voice vote.
The amendment will be considered by the City Commission, which will adopt the final ordinance text and implementation timing.
