Planning commission recommends zoning rules for ‘high‑risk’ businesses, adds dispensaries to proposal

May 20, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 19, 2026 to recommend ordinance 26-0428-01 to City Council, establishing zoning, spacing and permit requirements for vape shops, credit‑access/payday lenders, auto‑title businesses and skilled gaming; the Commission added language to explicitly include dispensaries and noted existing lawful businesses would be legal nonconforming.

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The City of Whitehouse Planning and Zoning Commission on May 19 recommended that City Council consider ordinance 26-0428-01, a proposal to regulate certain "high‑risk" commercial uses by establishing zoning, spacing, operational and specific‑use permit requirements.

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