Clute approves specific‑use permit for charity bingo hall at 1033 Dixie Drive

The Clute City Council on April 23 approved a specific‑use permit and adopted Ordinance 26‑008 to allow charity bingo operations at 1033 Dixie Drive, following a joint public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission.

The applicant, Jordan Terry, told the joint hearing his plan was "to open a vehicle hall that can be utilized...the proceeds will be benefiting, 4 local charities, and we are keeping them within Brazoria County or a surrounding county" and said the facility would generally operate six days a week with typical hours between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the usual stipulations related to building safety, parking and other standard conditions.

Councilman Aguilar made the motion to approve the recommendation; Councilman Chris seconded. The council took a vocal vote; the record shows a chorus of "Aye" and the mayor and clerk announced the ordinance had been approved. The ordinance as read into the record states the specific‑use permit is nontransferable and that the order would take effect and be enforceable 10 days after passage.

City staff and commissioners noted the approval included the "normal stipulations" intended to address public safety and site standards. No written protests were reported in the meeting packet and no members of the public present opposed the permit during the hearing.

The council did not add additional conditions at the meeting beyond the P&Z recommendations. The applicant and staff will follow the standard permitting and inspection steps required before operations begin.

A joint public hearing record and the ordinance text were read into the record at the meeting.