Abilene Oil Distributors, Inc. v. City of Abilene

OPINION

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

This is a zoning case. Abilene Oil Distributors, Inc., appellant and owner of a convenience store known as Star Stop No. 3 located in an area zoned “Heavy Commercial,” sought a license to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. A “liquor store” is permitted in a heavy commercial zone subject to special conditions. The Board of Adjustment denied appellant’s request for a variance from these special conditions. This case was tried upon stipulated facts, and the trial court rendered judgment in favor of the City of Abilene. We affirm.

Appellant argues…