Leander Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Leander held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (67% approval rate), 3 denied. Activity was up 3214% compared to August (7 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Heritage Tree Removal at 1717 Garlock Drive

Denied.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0060 for removal of one heritage tree (40.5 caliper inches) associated with building permit BLDR26-11313 for a single-family house at 1717 Garlock Drive, approximately 0.3 acres. Zoning SFC-2B single family compact, within Garlick subdivision. Tree vitality poor due to root disturbance from foundation placement. Staff recommended approval; Commission denied, citing that construction caused the damage. Motion to deny by the chair, seconded by Commissioner Lantrip; passed with Commissioner Bray against the denial.

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Rezoning to GC-3A (KZ-25-0197) - Failed

Denied.

Second reading motion to rezone one parcel, 1.67 acres, from interim SFS-2B single family suburban to GC-3A general commercial on Ronald Reagan. GC-3A would allow gas station/car wash and no building size limit. Motion failed. Applicant intends future major retail (Walgreens/CVS) once sewer reaches property; food truck park already approved as interim use.

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75 Oaks Special Use Permit at 1507 Horizon Park Boulevard

Approved.

SUP to allow addition of agricultural, educational, and neighborhood farm uses (including a farm store selling goods) to the primary residential use on a 2.39-acre parcel (Williamson CAD Parcel R036588) at 1507 Horizon Park Boulevard. Base zoning SFUMH2B. Applicant/owners Lisa and Nathan Tierney (75 Oaks). Many residents requested the full 10-year term. Motion to approve by the chair, seconded by vice chair; passed unanimously.

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Tree Removal for Wild Spring Phase 3 Subdivision (Toll Brothers)

Denied.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0057 for removal of five significant trees (corrected from six) and one heritage tree associated with subdivision case PSCP-26-0294, Wild Spring Phase 3, located northwest of intersection of CR 175 and CR 177. Zoning SFC-2B. Applicant Toll Brothers (engineer of record Amy Chavez, Pape Dawson Engineers); phase reconfigured to all 60-foot lots, reducing lots by three. Staff recommended denial because removal not tied to public improvements. Motion to deny by Vice Chair Lantrip, seconded by Commissioner Lewis; passed unanimously.

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Crossroads Site Development Tree Removal

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0059 for removal of four significant trees and two heritage trees associated with site development case SD26-0446, Crossroads site development, located south of Hero Way approximately 400 feet west of Baghdad Road. Speculative large-scale industrial buildings with loading docks; two post oak heritage trees (30 and 32 caliper inches). Applicant engineer Anthony Good, Good Faith Engineering. Heritage tree removal fee $18,600; mitigation via fee in lieu totaling additional amounts. Passed with Commissioner Morales and Commissioner Mahan against.

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Dunkley subdivision lots 2 and 3 replat (FP-25-0257)

Approved.

Approval of subdivision case FP-25-0257, the Dunkley subdivision lots 2 and 3 replat, on two parcels of land approximately 7.653 acres. Property previously zoned interim SFR 1B (single family rural), rezoned to support commercial uses in 2025. Replat includes one lot. Passed unanimously.

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Rezoning to GC-2A (KZ-25-0197)

Approved.

After the GC-3A motion failed, council approved rezoning the 1.67-acre parcel from interim SFS-2B to GC-2A general commercial, matching the staff recommendation. GC-2A prohibits gas station, car wash, outdoor storage/display, and limits individual users to 20,000 sq ft (max building 40,000) except where not adjacent to residential.

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Alcohol Sale Variance at 11880 Hero Way Suite 201

Approved.

Variance to allow sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine for on-premise consumption) within 300 feet of a church for Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill at 11880 Hero Way Suite 201. Approved based on undue hardship finding.

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

Zoning Changes

• SFS-2B → GC-2A, 1.67 acres at Ronald Reagan corner, Leander

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 52 instances
• residential: 30 instances
• commercial: 24 instances
• special use permit: 24 instances
• subdivision: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 52 mentions, not present in August.
• Residential is new this month with 30 mentions, not present in August.
• Commercial is new this month with 24 mentions, not present in August.
• Special use permit is new this month with 24 mentions, not present in August.
• Subdivision is new this month with 19 mentions, not present in August.

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