An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located at 2819 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). ZC-021-2026 District VIII

The City Council is considering an ordinance (ZC-021-2026, Ordinance No. 2026-O-54) to rezone the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, located at 2819 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The proposed change is intended to allow for a baseball bat manufacturing use. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with an 8-0 vote. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as High Density Residential, which includes B-1 zoning. Staff supports the change, noting it represents infill development and reuse of a vacant building, though it acknowledges the change is contrary to the established residential land use pattern to the west and north. The approval of the zone change does not guarantee building permits, and platting will be required.