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Commission delays vote on ordinance setting minimum distances for gas stations near homes, schools and day‑care centers
Summary
The commission heard detailed debate about a proposed amendment to Section 24.65 of the Laredo Development Code that would impose 100‑foot or 200‑foot buffers for gas stations depending on tank capacity; commissioners voted to table the item to obtain more information about definitions, fuel types, zoning conflicts and nonconforming uses.
The City of Laredo Planning Commission voted to table consideration of an ordinance that would add distance requirements to Section 24.65 of the Laredo Development Code, intended to prevent gas stations from being located within specified distances of residential districts, schools or day‑care facilities.
Legal staff described the draft ordinance as originating with Councilmember Dr. Tyler King, and said it would impose a 100‑foot buffer if a facility’s tank capacity is less than 50,000 gallons and a 200‑foot buffer for facilities with 50,000 gallons or more, “to protect children, day care centers, and residences.” The staff member also said there is no current citywide ordinance on the topic.
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