Leander Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Leander held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 18% compared to February (210 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Tree Removal for Oak Grove Estates

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP25-0049 approved for removal of six significant trees (18-26 caliber inches) and one heritage tree (30 caliber inches) for Oak Grove Estates subdivision located east of County Road 175, approximately 250 feet north of Carthage Street. Total site is 20.536 acres with 221 significant trees; 56 total trees proposed for removal.

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Tree Removal for 675 Kaufman Loop Lot 1 Block B

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0051 approved for removal of 13 significant trees (18-26 caliber inches) at 3244 Albion Drive for commercial development. Site has 15 significant trees in this category; 4 heritage trees being preserved. Design engineer Tom Groll confirmed site was modified to save additional trees.

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Annexation Case A-25-0024 Hero Way Elevated Storage Tank

Approved.

First reading approved for voluntary annexation of city-owned property purchased for an elevated storage tank to bring it into city limits.

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Zoning Case Z-25-196 Alexander Tract Rezoning

Approved.

Approved rezoning from interim SFR-1-B to SFU-2-A (single family urban) and SFC-2-A (single family compact) for 55.152 acres. Applicant Pulte Homes proposed 191 lots with 50-foot and 60-foot lot widths. Original request included 45-foot lots which were removed after P&Z feedback. Staff noted this does not comply with water resolution which prefers 70-foot lots (single family suburban).

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Annexation Case A-25-25 and A-25-26 Alexander Tract

Approved.

First reading approved for voluntary annexation of 55.152 acres (Alexander Tract) and adjacent ROW of County Road 267, located south of Bonnet tract near Bar W development.

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Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan Kickoff

Approved.

Joint workshop with Planning and Zoning Commission received presentation from Kindig Keys Collaborative Inc. regarding kickoff of comprehensive plan and transportation master plan updates. Process will run through five phases over approximately one year with advisory committee involvement and public engagement.

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Atmos Energy Rate Increase Suspension Resolution

Approved.

Approved resolution to suspend for 45 days the effective date of Atmos Energy Corporation's proposed rate increase under Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program. Proposed increase would raise typical monthly residential bill from $25 to $35.36 (41% increase).

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Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Appointments

Approved.

Council appointed members to CPAC including Tyisa Holloway (Economic Development), Kyla Spady (LPAC), Marcia Back (Parks), Julie Vaughn (ETJ), plus individual council appointees: Serenity Coats, Carlos Beatty, Laura Davis, Mark Moore, Anita Chomovich, Monique Vokes, and Laura Lantrip.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Leander meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Interim SFR-1-B (Single Family Rural) → SFU-2-A (Single Family Urban) and SFC-2-A (Single Family Compact), 55.152 acres at Alexander Tract - 55.152 acres south of Bonnet tract, east of County Road 267 (Pulte Homes / Alexander Family (represented by Peter Verdicchio, SEC Planning))
• PUD with GC-2A (General Commercial) with automotive use prohibition → PUD with GC-2A allowing automotive repair and car wash with reduced setbacks, 2.4 acres at 675 Kaufman Loop, Lots 3 and 4, Block B (Parcel R328207), 1,500 feet east of SH 29 and Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard (Richard Gary / Shohan Badani)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 47 instances
• residential: 32 instances
• commercial: 20 instances
• comprehensive plan: 16 instances
• PUD: 15 instances

What to Watch

• PUD is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in February.

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