Leander Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Leander held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 14% compared to April (212 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Lifetime Leander Minor PUD at 11675 Hero Way West

Approved.

Approved rezoning from GC2C General Commercial and SFT2B Single Family Townhome to LC2C Local Commercial minor PUD on 14.037 acres (Parcels R031386 and R031387) at 11675 Hero Way West. Allows approximately 100,000 square foot two-story Lifetime Fitness center with fitness floor, Life Cafe restaurant, Life Spa, Kids Academy childcare, indoor and outdoor pools.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Newton Nursery Minor PUD on San Gabriel Pkwy

Approved.

Approved rezoning from interim SFR 1B Single Family Rural to LC2A Local Commercial minor PUD on 5.018 acres (Parcel R516920) located south of San Gabriel Pkwy, approximately 800 feet west of County Rd 270. Brings existing Newton Nursery (formerly Circle D Landscaping Nursery) into compliance and remediates code enforcement violation for unpermitted office expansion.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Extension of application expiration for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 (initial delay)

Deferred.

Item 8, approval of two six-month extensions for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 Baghdad Retail Outlet Construction Plans on 2.044 acres NE of N Baghdad Rd and Middlebrook Dr, was delayed for legal review over whether the Commission can grant two extensions in one action. Passed; Commissioners Mahan, Morales, Coates, and Bray in favor, Commissioners Lewis, Oliver, and Lantrip opposed.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Extension of application expiration for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 (final approval)

Approved.

After legal confirmed that two six-month extensions can be processed in one action for subdivision applications, the Commission approved item 8 for case PICP-24-0124 Baghdad Retail Outlet on 2.044 acres generally located NE of N Baghdad Rd and Middlebrook Dr.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Leander Springs PUD Amendment

Approved.

Approved amendment to Leander Springs PUD on 77.9 acres (Parcels R403524 and R051592) southwest of 183A Toll Rd and RM2243. Development includes 4-acre Crystal Lagoon, 1,200 multifamily units (reduced from 1,600), 1 million square feet of commercial, 275-room hotel, and 21 acres of parkland. Base zoning MF2A multifamily and GC3A general commercial. Developer partnering with Water technology company. Lagoon to be filled from on-site well, not city water.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Partial release of North Lawn Retail Property from Northline development agreements

Approved.

Partial release under development agreements of the North Lawn Retail Property from the Northline Planned Unit Development and Reimbursement Agreement. Northline development is ~115 acres; developer Northline Leander Development Company sold ~16 acres to ATX Leander Company (the Endeavor project). Property is southwest of East San Gabriel Parkway and 183A Toll Road. Reimbursements from property taxes, impact fees, and permit fees continue to be paid to original developer NLDC.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Sullivan Tract phasing plan

Approved.

Approval of the Sullivan Tract phasing plan, approximately 308.288 acres, with 214 homes across three phases. First phase nearest Baghdad Road, second in the middle, third wraps around the edge. Includes a local office commercial component. Previously approved in 2023 for acreage residential but expired; new builder. Complies with phasing ordinance (phase one complete before phase two).

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Leander Springs PUD (MF2A/GC3A) with expired phasing requirements limiting to 35,000 sq ft commercial → Amended Leander Springs PUD with MF2A multifamily and GC3A general commercial base zoning, 77.9 acres at Southwest of intersection of 183A Toll Rd and RM2243, Parcels R403524 and R051592 (Robbie (major investor))
• GC2C General Commercial and SFT2B Single Family Townhome → Lifetime Leander Minor PUD with LC2C Local Commercial base zoning, 14.037 acres at 11675 Hero Way West, Parcels R031386 and R031387 (Lifetime)
• Interim SFR 1B Single Family Rural → Newton Nursery Minor PUD with LC2A Local Commercial base zoning, 5.018 acres at South of San Gabriel Pkwy, approximately 800 feet west of County Rd 270, Parcel R516920 (Newton Nursery)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 51 instances
• commercial: 43 instances
• PUD: 31 instances
• residential: 24 instances
• comprehensive plan: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 231% from April.
• PUD came up 343% more often than April.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 19 mentions, not present in April.

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