Churches in Mission are getting a free pass on noise complaints! They're now exempt from the city's noise ordinance, so expect services, events, and maybe even some loud worship to go unchecked.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
May impact the business models and locations of existing and future smoke shops.
Families, children, and community members who use schools, parks, and religious institutions will benefit from increased separation from tobacco retailers.
Owners of smoke shops or potential investors in such businesses may face limitations on where they can operate.
Two homeowners requested permission to keep existing carports that didn't meet required setbacks, citing medical reasons. The board had to decide if these requests were reasonable accommodations.
A proposed ordinance would create a 1,000-foot buffer zone around smoke and tobacco shops, keeping them away from schools, parks, churches, and other community gathering places.
Mission, Texas Has Exempted Churches From Its Noise Ordinance Texas Monthly
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