Tyler Council Approves Downtown Business Zoning Change on North Center Avenue
The Tyler City Council approved a zoning change for property on North Center Avenue, east of the downtown square, to reclassify it from M1 Light Industrial District to a Downtown Business, Arts and Culture (DBAC) District. This change allows for…
Tyler Longview, TX, October 29, 2026 —
The Tyler City Council approved a zoning change for property on North Center Avenue, east of the downtown square, reclassifying it from an M1 Light Industrial District to a Downtown Business, Arts and Culture (DBAC) District.
The change allows for development of a proposed community-oriented retail and family-friendly entertainment area. Plans described for the area include local businesses, restaurants, food trucks and gathering spaces.
The information provided does not identify the property owner or developer, provide the size of the site, or name any businesses expected to operate there. It also does not state when development could begin or whether a construction schedule has been established. The council approval concerns the zoning classification; further details about specific projects or approvals were not provided.
The summary does not include the date of the council’s decision, the vote count, or statements from council members, nearby residents or project representatives. It also does not describe any conditions attached to the zoning change.
The approved reclassification establishes the property’s district as DBAC and permits the proposed type of community-oriented retail and entertainment development described in the summary. The timing and specific form of any future development remain unspecified.
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