April 21, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The City of Longview Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on April 21, 2026, primarily focused on zoning changes and specific use permits. Key procurement-related discussions included a zoning reclassification request by the city to change certain properties from two-family to single-family zoning to accommodate developer interest in single-family homes, with an amendment to exclude one lot to preserve duplex building rights. Another significant agenda item was the consideration of amendments to the unified development code to allow outdoor display, storage, and sales in light commercial zoning districts, subject to specific use permits. The commission also reviewed a specific use permit application by Northwest Longview Investments LLC for outside display, storage, and sales at a shopping center on West Loop 281, including discussions on fencing, lighting, and traffic impacts. Motions to approve the zoning reclassification (with the noted exclusion) and the outdoor display amendments were passed. Staff updates noted that previous zoning cases presented to the city council were approved, except for a CVS-related item which was pulled for further neighborhood discussion.