Mansfield Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Mansfield held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 15% compared to June (472 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Continuance of Canals PD rezoning (case 26-2530 / zoning case 24-016) at 240 & 260 North Mitchell Road area

Deferred.

Public hearing on a request by Stillwater Capital Incorporated for a zoning change from PD (the Reserve) to a new PD (the Canals) for commercial, residential and institutional uses on 153.073 acres bounded by East Broad Street, Matlock Road, Heritage Parkway, and Regency Parkway. The Commission opened the public hearing (no public cards) and voted to continue it to August 6th, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Godden, seconded by Commissioner Roszak; carried with 3 absent.

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Preliminary plat for Munoz Tract off Gertie Barrett Road

Approved.

Preliminary plat for the Munoz Tract, 15.47 acres consisting of 29 residential lots and three open space lots, filed by D.R. Horton, Texas, LTD, located in the 3100 block of Gertie Barrett Road. Approved with conditions and three variances (one street connection in lieu of two, five corner lots not meeting additional 15-foot width, and a cul-de-sac exceeding 600 feet). Lots utilize existing PR (1222) zoning. Vote with one absent.

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Final plat for South Mitchell Townhomes at 1000 South Mitchell Road

Approved.

Final plat for South Mitchell Townhomes, 7.869 acres consisting of 81 attached residential (townhome) lots, one commercial lot, and 11 open space lots, filed by Hillstone and Mansfield, LLC, located at 1000 South Mitchell Road. PD and PD site plan approved January 2024; preliminary plat approved November 2025 (86 residential lots). Final plat generally conforms with the preliminary plat. Approved with conditions 6-0.

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Commercial Drone Delivery Zoning Text Amendment (Chapter 155)

Approved.

Public hearing and first reading on an ordinance amending Chapter 155 (Zoning) to establish definitions and standards for commercial drone delivery, amending Sections 155.012, 155.054F (Tables F and O), and 155.099, to allow commercial drone delivery by right or by SUP in C1, C2, C3, I1, I2, and PD districts. Two existing operators noted: Wing at Walmart and Zipline at HEB (Broad and 287). Ordinance addressed accessory hubs (min 50,000 sq ft primary use, 2.5% gross floor area drone staging cap, 300-foot buffer from noise-sensitive uses), primary hubs (SUP required), and kiosks. After council raised concerns about 'by right' permitting, staff agreed to revise the ordinance to require SUP across the board. Motion advanced item to August 10th second reading incorporating council comments; passed.

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TIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm four-acre site

Approved.

Council approved a tax increment reinvestment zone (Reinvestment Zone Number Two) development agreement between the City of Mansfield and Smith & Elm Mansfield LLC (Bridgeview). Sells the city-owned four-acre site at Smith Street and Elm Street to Smith & Elm LLC for $1.5 million; establishes TIRS participation reimbursement up to $5.5 million as the property develops (approx 15.5 years payback on ~$57-60 million investment). Project: 253 multifamily units, 13,000 sq ft commercial, 7,800 sq ft civic space, structured parking garage. Vote.

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Zoning Changes

• PD → PD, 153.073 acres at 153.073 acres bounded by East Broad Street, Matlock Road, Heritage Parkway, and Regency Parkway, Mansfield (Stillwater Capital Incorporated)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 91 instances
• residential: 81 instances
• zoning: 55 instances
• land use: 26 instances
• plat: 23 instances

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