Leander Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Leander held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 11% compared to May (241 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Lifetime Leander Minor PUD rezoning off Hero Way

Approved.

Rezoning of two parcels totaling 14.037 acres off Hero Way from GC-3-C (general commercial) and SFT-2-A (townhouses) to LC-3-C local commercial to adopt the Lifetime Leander Minor PUD for a Lifetime Fitness athletic club (~100,000 sq ft on two floors with outdoor pool deck). Applicant Lifetime, represented by Natalie Nye. Approved with P&Z amendment on hours.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Alcohol sales variance at 901 Crystal Falls Parkway

Approved.

Ordinance granting a variance to allow sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a church, school, or hospital at 901 Crystal Falls Parkway Suite 101 (parcel P513515). Valor I sent no concerns. Approved based on undue hardship finding.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Leander Springs PUD Amendment at 183A Toll Road and RM 2243

Approved.

Amendment to the Leander Springs PUD (base zoning MF2A Multifamily and GC3A General Commercial) on approximately 77.9 acres (Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcels R403524 and R051592), southwest of 183A Toll Road and RM 2243. Reduces apartments from 1,600 to 1,200 units, modifies phasing/timing, requires four-acre lagoon built in phase one with 352 residential units and 100,000 sq ft commercial, reclassifies lagoon as non-essential water use, and removes hotel completion timelines. New developer (Ravi) in control; former Mayor Hill represents the project. Approved with Commissioner Oliver opposing.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Tree Removal at 675 Kaufman Loop (Suds Deluxe Car Wash)

Approved.

Tree removal permit for removal of four significant trees and one heritage tree associated with the Suds Deluxe Car Wash, generally located at 675 Kaufman Loop, on approximately 1.6 acres zoned 675 Kaufman Loop PUD with base district GC2A. Of 12 trees, seven preserved (including three of four heritage trees), five removed. Mitigation fee of $28,650 to be paid with site development permit. Heritage tree removal requires forwarding recommendation to council.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Newton Nursery Minor PUD rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning of one parcel approximately 5.018 acres from interim SFR-1B single-family rural to LC-2-A local commercial to adopt the Newton Nursery Minor PUD, bringing the former Circle D Nursery (now Newton Nursery) into compliance and allowing building expansion.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Variance VA 26-0026 - Fence and Sidewalk Waiver at Shamrock Drive

Approved.

Approved variance allowing Achieving Better Abilities ABA therapy clinic to place a fence within the street side setback along Shamrock Drive and remove the public sidewalk requirement. The 0.2865-acre property in County Glen subdivision was originally a single-family home converted to commercial use in 2007. The clinic installed black tubular metal fencing around an outdoor play area that blocks the existing sidewalk easement. Vote was unanimous (3-0) by Commissioners Rosenthal, Vackey, and Aranis.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

In-home daycare zoning ordinance amendment

Approved.

Amendment to the composite zoning ordinance to add a definition of in-home daycare and use standards, allowing six or fewer children by-right with state registration, and up to six additional school-age children (5-13) with a modified permitting process addressing parking, traffic flow, hours and outdoor play areas. Approved as written 5-1.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• PUD → PUD, 77.9 acres at Southwest of 183A Toll Road and RM 2243, Leander (VVADR)
• GC-3-C → LC-3-C, 14.037 acres at Hero Way, Leander (Lifetime)
• SFR-1B → LC-2-A, 5.018 acres at Leander (former Circle D Nursery site) (Newton Nursery)
• Residential (R) → Residential with Special Use Permit for in-home daycare, 0.2 acres at 1202 Drake Cove (Ashanti Pereira / Dew Drops Montessori)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 62 instances
• commercial: 30 instances
• variance: 21 instances
• PUD: 20 instances
• residential: 12 instances

What to Watch

• Variance is new this month with 21 mentions, not present in May.

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