Chapter 14 SUP Expiration Text Amendment — Amend general expiration requirements for Specific Use Permit (SUP) districts by removing the provision that a use discontinued for 180 days is presumed abandoned, so any existing SUP expires immediately if the business shuts down in Azle, TX
This is a citywide text amendment to Azle's Zoning Ordinance changing how Specific Use Permits (SUPs) expire. Staff proposed removing the 180-day discontinuance/abandonment provision, which would cause any existing SUP to expire immediately if the business shuts down. Developers relying on SUP-based uses should note this makes SUP rights far more fragile, as a temporary closure could trigger immediate expiration. The commission voted 5-0 to approve as presented.
| Case number | Chapter 14 SUP Expiration Text Amendment |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Location | Citywide (City of Azle, Texas) |
| Proposed use | Amend general expiration requirements for Specific Use Permit (SUP) districts by removing the provision that a use discontinued for 180 days is presumed abandoned, so any existing SUP expires immediately if the business shuts down |
| Hearing | 2026-04-16 |
| Hearing body | Planning & Zoning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | approve |
| Status | new |
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