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El Campo council rejects temporary waiver of special‑use permit fee for private car sales
Summary
The council debated waiving the $250 special‑use permit (SUP) application fee for property owners who allow private vehicles for sale on their lots and ultimately rejected Resolution R2025-22; discussion centered on property rights, enforcement and distinguishing one-off private sales from commercial used‑car lots.
The El Campo City Council debated and ultimately did not approve Resolution R2025-22, which would have waived the $250 special‑use permit (SUP) application fee for 90 days from the March 24 adoption date for businesses or property owners now allowing private vehicles for sale on their property.
Staff told the council the SUP is a zoning process regulated by state law that requires public notice and Planning & Zoning review. A planning staff member explained the fee covers publication notices and the typical timeline: "The SUP process is zoning related, so it's…
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