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Commission denies special-use permit for smoke shop near Harlingen High School, directs zoning review
Summary
After police and school staff warned of youth access and juvenile break-ins at similar stores, the Harlingen City Commission denied a special-use permit for a smoke/adult shop at 803 Dixieland Road and asked staff to work with police and planning on buffer/distance rules and operating-hour limits.
The Harlingen City Commission voted to deny a special-use permit request for a smoke/adult shop at 803 Dixieland Road after law-enforcement and school representatives said the location is too close to Harlingen High School and raised concerns about access by minors.
Police officials described juvenile break-ins at existing vape shops and appealed for restrictions on locations and hours. During discussion the police chief noted enforcement challenges regarding…
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