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Council approves claw-machine arcade at Wildwood Boulevard with conditional use permit

Forney City Council · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a conditional-use permit to allow a family-oriented claw-machine arcade at 140 Wildwood Boulevard (Ordinance 26-22). Planning and Zoning recommended unanimous approval; the applicant proposed family-friendly hours and staffing to assist patrons experiencing machine trouble.

Planning staff described a multi-tenant lease space at 140 Wildwood Boulevard proposed to operate a claw-machine arcade; the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Staff said the applicant’s stated goal is to create a family-friendly environment where patrons can play claw machines and often leave winners.

Mr. Morgan told council the proposed hours are Monday–Thursday 3 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and noted the commission’s unanimous recommendation. Council moved to approve the conditional use permit; the item was recorded for assignment as ordinance number 26-22 if enacted.