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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86429, member: 27"]
Petrol stations are getting kicked out of neighborhoods after the government decided too many have been cropping up near homes.

No more fuel stops in residential zones
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[*]New service stations can't be built in housing areas unless they're inside shopping centers.
[*]Every station has to keep a safe buffer distance from nearby properties.
[*]Developers must widen roads or add turning lanes to handle extra traffic.
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Permits for land changes are getting faster
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[*]A streamlined approval system launches on February 10, 2026, cutting red tape.
[*]Local councils will handle applications instead of forcing everyone through central ministry offices.
[*]Provincial deputies will compile weekly reports and send them up for final sign-off.
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Councils will report violations every three months
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[*]Mushamba said quarterly updates will track whether developers are playing by the rules.
[*]Police can step in if councils need backup enforcing the new restrictions.
[*]The aim is to keep cities organized without blocking legitimate development projects.
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