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Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission recesses hearing on ordinance to define 'block length' and 'block width'
Summary
The commission recessed a public hearing to April 16 on a proposed amendment to the City of Laredo subdivision ordinance that would add measurement definitions for block length, block width and dead-end (cul-de-sac) blocks to resolve inconsistent interpretations across departments.
The Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission on April 2 recessed a public hearing and agreed to continue consideration of an amendment to the City of Laredo subdivision ordinance that would add formal definitions for “block length” and “block width.” Staff said the change is intended to resolve inconsistent measurement practices among departments and engineering consultants.
A staff presenter said the proposed language adds explicit measures: “Block length shall be measured from property corner to…
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