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Special permit for an outdoor smoking patio at a restaurant on Abrams Road
What this is
Ordinance No. 4441 would grant a special permit allowing a smoking establishment on an outdoor patio connected to a restaurant on approximately 1.04 acres at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and E. Buckingham Road, which is zoned Retail.
Why it matters
Nearby residents and diners would see an outdoor smoking area officially permitted at this location.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — October 24, 2022 meeting
- October 24, 2022 Vote taken — October 24, 2022 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 24, 2022
Adopt Ordinance No. 4441
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4441, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP TO GRANT A CHANGE IN ZONING BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT WITH SPECIAL CONDTIONS FOR A SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT FOR AN OUTDOOR PATIO IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT ON 1.04 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ABRAMS ROAD AND E. BUCKINGHAM ROAD, RICHARDSON, TEXAS, ZONED “R” RETAIL.
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