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Weatherford council amends conditional‑use permit to allow used off‑highway vehicles at 2217 Old Dennis Road
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The Weatherford City Council approved a conditional‑use permit for an off‑highway-vehicle sales/service operation at 2217 Old Dennis Road after removing a condition that had limited outdoor displays to 'new items' only. Applicant Houston Sutton told the council he currently sells used units and needs the flexibility to operate.
Weatherford City Council voted to approve a conditional‑use permit for an off‑highway-vehicle (OHV) sales and service operation at 2217 Old Dennis Road after amending a condition that would have limited outdoor displays to new equipment only.
The public hearing opened on item 8c with planning staff describing the one-and-a-half-acre site and recommended conditions. Applicant Houston Sutton told the council he started his business in 2018 and currently operates as a used-only dealer and service shop. “At this time, we're used only,” Sutton said, explaining he had explored options to sell new inventory but faced “a lot of hurdles.” He asked the council to avoid a restriction that could prevent him from operating while he works to secure new lines.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith moved to remove condition 2 — the rule that would have limited outside displays to new items — saying he trusted Sutton to present quality equipment. Smith said, “My motion is to exclude 2 from the conditions.” The motion was seconded and, after brief discussion about the long-term implications of conditions that attach to property, the council approved the permit with the amendment. The chair called for a vote and the item passed (vote tally not specified in the record).
Council members discussed a range of practical concerns before voting. One member cautioned that conditions stay with the property and noted that if a site is dormant for six months, a new user would have to apply for a conditional-use permit. Council member Matt Tiscus said he had no objections to the amended permit but urged colleagues to consider future uses of the property. Sutton said he plans to put quality units on display and that fencing and site improvements are intended to screen storage and present a professional appearance.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed under the amended conditions. The council did not record a roll-call tally in the publicly spoken record provided; staff will apply the conditions administratively and follow up on any compliance issues as needed.
