City approves land swap, de-annexation

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  • Above is a map which shows the land swapped between Z Love and the City of Weatherford. The shaded strip on the right is the land which now belongs to the Weatherford Industrial Trust. The shaded triangle of land now belongs to Z Love and was de-annexed from city limits. Provided
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The Weatherford City Commission approved a land swap and de-annexation Wednesday for property owned by Z Love, which currently owns marijuana growing and processing facilities near Weatherford.

At the meeting, the commission changed the limits for the City of Weatherford by annexing in the property which the city traded Z Love for. The commission then de-annexed the property traded to Z Love.

The vote for the annexation was 4-1, but the de-annexation vote was 4-0. City Commissioner Mark Shadid voted against the annexation and abstained the vote for the de-annexation. No clear comment was given by Shadid for his reason behind voting against the annexation or for abstaining on the de-annexation.

The land swap was between land owned by Z Love and land owned by the Weatherford Industrial Trust.

Marcus Wright from Z Love said the grow facility will not be used as a marijuana processing facility, but said plans could change eventually.

At the meeting, the commission changed the limits for the City of Weatherford by annexing in the property which the city traded for. The city then de-annexed the property traded to Z Love.

“This enhances what we can do design-wise with the industrial trust. This allows us to move the basin up to the far northeast corner and it allows us to straighten up the road,” City Attorney David Duncan said at a special meeting November 6.

As far as benefits for Weatherford, the new land Weatherford received will enhance the design of the new industrial park.

The swap will square off Z Love’s land and will include more possibilities throughout the business.