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Council OKs specific-use permit for Ghazi Driving School at 3516 Harwood Road

Bedford City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

After a Planning & Zoning recommendation of 7–0, the council unanimously approved a specific-use permit to allow Ghazi Driving School to operate a driving school in a 1,000+ sq. ft. suite at the Rock Island shopping center (3516 Harwood Road); the applicant said he will provide classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction and perform road tests.

The Bedford City Council on Jan. 13 approved a specific-use permit to allow Ghazi Driving School to operate a driving school at 3516 Harwood Road, in the Rock Island Auction House shopping-center area.

Development Director Wes Morrison explained that driving schools are classified as professional schools in the city’s zoning ordinance; the…

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