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Mesquite panel approves Wing Aviation drone‑delivery staging site at Towne East Mall with conditions
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a two‑year conditional use permit for a Wing Aviation drone 'nest' at Towne East Mall, with stipulations including an 8‑foot screened fence, applicant tie, removal of equipment when operations cease, and battery‑only generators.
The Mesquite Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 27 unanimously recommended approval (7–0) of a conditional‑use permit for a drone‑delivery staging area on a separate lot at Towne East Mall, to be operated by Wing Aviation in partnership with DoorDash. The recommendation includes five staff‑recommended stipulations and an amended screening requirement: an 8‑foot screened fence or equivalent material approved by the director of Planning and Development Services.
Planning staff explained that the city regulates the ground staging area while the Federal Aviation Administration regulates flight paths and air operations. Garrett…
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