Leander Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Leander held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was flat compared to September (232 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

75 Oaks Special Use Permit at 1507 Horizon Park Boulevard

Approved.

SUP adding agricultural, educational, and neighborhood farm accessory uses, including a farm store selling goods, to the primary residential use on one parcel of 2.39 acres. Owner Lisa Tierney applied after code enforcement in September 2025 found the farm store operating without a certificate of occupancy. The applicant requested a 10-year term. Council approved by voice vote.

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Heritage Tree Removal - Crossroads Site Development

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0059 for removal of two heritage trees (post oaks, tags 5036 and 5034) associated with Crossroads site development SD-26-0446, located south of Hero Way West approximately 400 feet west of Baghdad Road. 21-acre site, ~7 acres preserved, ~63 native trees to be planted. Class A warehouse buildings (~43,000 total sq ft, divisible to 5,500 sq ft, ~24-foot ceilings). Trees interfere with fire lane and 18-wheeler driveway/turning radius. Developer Headwater Companies / Toll Brothers presented by Dan Mitchell. Zoning approved January 2026. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.

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Heritage Tree Removal - 1717 Garlock Drive

Approved.

Tree removal case TRP-26-0060 for removal of one heritage tree associated with building permit BLDR 26-11313 at 1717 Garlock Drive. Tree is outside the disturbance zone for the house; it was damaged during construction and is not expected to survive. Home has closed to an individual owner who agrees to removal; applicant to pay mitigation fees. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (agenda typo noted).

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Oakwood Hills phasing plan

Approved.

Phasing plan tied to the concept plan for 188 single-family lots on seven parcels totaling 337.18 acres: 16 lots in Phase 1, 71 in Phase 2, 96 in Phase 3, and 5 in Phase 4. The site is outside city taxing jurisdiction. Floodplain development permit and traffic study are still to come at the preliminary plat stage.

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Triple-net office lease at 1133 Main Street

Approved.

Authorized a triple-net lease with Northline Office Partners LLC for about 39,340 sq ft of office space for city operations. It replaces the lease form approved August 20, 2026.

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Heritage Tree Removal - Sullivan Tract Preliminary Plat

Approved.

Heritage tree removal request associated with subdivision case PP-26-0084 for removal of one heritage tree as part of the Sullivan Tract preliminary plat, approximately 11.2288 acres, located off Baghdad Road at the northern part of city limits. Tree location aligns with a road extension to The Ranch subdivision needed to meet fire department access requirements. Developer Toll Brothers (currently entertaining 214 one-acre homes vs. 800 unit plan). Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.

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Amend alcohol variance for Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill

Approved.

Amendment to ordinance 26-052-00 removing the prohibition on outdoor signage advertising alcohol for a restaurant about 108 ft from a church. A motion to table was made and then rescinded. Staff were directed to review the alcohol setback ordinance.

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Fee Schedule Amendment with ASR Pool Fee Waiver and Reimbursement

Approved.

Ordinance amending the general fee schedule including building, subdivision and zoning fees, fire department fees (ladder truck, fire engine, command truck bundling), municipal court fees (jury duty $6 to $10), and a waiver/reimbursement for demolition and reconstruction fees on residential pool permits affected by alkali-silica reaction (ASR/concrete cancer). Between 2023-2026 the city had 46 demolition permits, 28 indicating ASR. Amended during meeting to add reimbursement (not just waiver) for both demo and pool permits, section A3.004.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Leander meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 41 instances
• residential: 37 instances
• special use permit: 33 instances
• zoning: 29 instances
• variance: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 71% from September.
• Variance came up 111% more often than September.

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