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Commission approves conditional use permit for auto body shop at 2917 Market Street

City of Laredo Planning & Zoning Commission · August 20, 2026

Summary

After staff summarized neighbor opposition on parking and pollution, the applicant — who says his business has operated at the site for decades — pledged compliance with conditions and the commission voted to issue a conditional use permit with enforcement tied to code and complaint procedures.

Planning staff presented a conditional use permit (CUP) request for an auto body/collision center on Lot 5, Block 1787 Eastern Division at 2917 Market Street and summarized notice and comment: multiple letters opposed the use over concerns including parking, water and air pollution, and noise.

The applicant identified himself as Sio, owner of Royal Classic Vision Center, and said he sought the CUP to ensure the business complied with city codes: "My name is Sio and I'm the owner for Royal Classic Vision Center and I'm asking to see if we can get a conditional use permit," he said. Staff reported the location has operated for many years and that their records showed no warnings or citations. Commissioners pressed staff on how conditions would be enforced; staff said enforcement is typically complaint-driven and revocation procedures depend on the permit's original adoption and the applicable municipal code. After questions, the commission closed the public hearing and approved the CUP with the conditions summarized by staff.

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