Leander Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Leander held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 7 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 6 were approved (86% approval rate) and 1 denied. 2 decisions were 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 →

In-Home Daycare Ordinance - Original Staff Recommendation

Denied.

Initial motion to approve staff's recommendation allowing up to 12 children in in-home daycares failed. Commissioners cited concerns about safety, parking, traffic, and the impact on residential neighborhoods.

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Extension for Baghdad Retail Outlet Construction Plans PICP-24-0124

Approved.

Approved two six-month extensions for subdivision case PICP-24-0124 for Baghdad Retail Outlet on 2.044 acres at Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel R031686, located northeast of intersection of North Baghdad Rd. and Middlebrook Dr., Leander, Williamson County, Texas.

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 Northline Retail Property from Development Agreements

Approved.

Council approved partial release of approximately 16 acres (Endeavor project) from Northline PUD development agreements, confirming ATX Leander Company is not subject to the original development agreements. Reimbursements from property taxes, impact fees, and permit fees continue to the original developer NLDC. Located southwest of East St. Gabriel Pkwy and 183A Toll Road intersection.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Sullivan Tract Phasing Plan - 214 Homes on 308 Acres

Approved.

Council approved three-phase subdivision plan (CP260055) for 308.288 acres of acreage residential development with 214 total homes on one-acre lots. Phase 1 closest to Baghdad Road, Phase 2 in middle, Phase 3 wraps around edge. Includes commercial local office component separated by floodplain.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Initial Review of Baghdad Retail Outlet Extension

Deferred.

Commission initially voted to delay action on the Baghdad Retail Outlet extension request pending legal review of whether two six-month extensions could be approved in one action. Legal confirmed this is permissible for subdivision applications.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Current ordinance allowing 5 children in-home daycare → Modified ordinance allowing 6 children in-home daycare at Citywide - Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas (City of Leander Planning Department)
• 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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