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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Harlingen public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Special Use Permit for Storage Container at 110 Bass Pro Drive
Cracker Barrel is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a storage container within a Light Industry district.
Rezoning Request at 421 W. Washington Avenue
A property owner is requesting a zone change from Light Industry to General Retail for a parcel on West Washington Avenue.
Paso Real Coves Subdivision Phases IV & V and Rezone
The commission will consider recommending approval for a 21.243-acre subdivision plat near East Treasure Hills Boulevard.
Special Use Permit for Hemp Retail Wellness Center
The commission scheduled a public hearing on a Special Use Permit request to allow a hemp retail holistic wellness center at 2710 S. Expressway 83.
Zoning Map Amendments and Special Use Permits
Several zoning changes and special use permit requests were evaluated, impacting land use across commercial and residential areas.
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendments
The city is proposing widespread updates to its future land use map to designate several unassigned parcels for low- and medium-density residential and other uses.
Dixieland Crossing Rezoning and Residential Development
A developer requested rezoning a parcel on Garrett Road from Neighborhood Services to Residential Patio Home to build smaller single-family homes. Nearby residents expressed concerns about traffic, backyard privacy, and increased density.
Special Use Permit for Bar on N. Commerce Street
Tomas Diaz sought a special use permit to operate a bar within a light industry district at 1510 N. Commerce Street, Suite A.
Primera Road Light Industry Rezoning
The Development Corporation of Harlingen is requesting a rezoning of nearly 8 acres on Primera Road to Light Industry to encourage industrial development.
Beckham Road Residential Rezoning
A request to rezone 41.72 acres of land north of Beckham Road from Not Designated to Single Family Residential to allow for future housing development.
Smoke Shop Moratorium
The city enacted a six-month moratorium on new smoke shops to study their community impacts, safety concerns, and proximity to schools.
ETJ De-Annexation Requests
Property owners are petitioning to leave the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction to avoid municipal subdivision regulations, following recent changes in state law.