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Commission denies rezoning to light industrial in Old Town after residents warn of traffic, character impacts

Midlothian Planning & Zoning Commission · September 16, 2025
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Summary

The commission unanimously denied a proposal to change several lots in the original town area from commercial to light industrial after staff recommended denial and residents testified that industrial zoning would be incompatible with historic Old Town and increase truck traffic on residential streets.

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny a rezoning request to change several lots near 615 W. 7th Street from commercial to light industrial. Staff said the proposed light industrial district is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan’s 'original town' module and would permit uses inappropriate for the historic, residential…

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