San Antonio Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, San Antonio held 17 public meetings covering zoning matters. 65 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 54 approved (96% approval rate), 2 denied, 9 deferred. Activity was flat compared to February (1311 activity items across 23 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Certificate of Determination Appeal for 439 Barrett Place

Denied.

Commission upheld staff's denial of certificate of determination (26-10600055) for existing duplex at 439 Barrett Place. Applicant ADA Consulting Group (Jamie Little) sought new water, sewer, and electric service connections plus building permits. Staff denied because: (1) property consists of two lots but exemption 17 requires single lot; (2) applicant failed to provide CPS documentation proving 60+ months of existing electrical service as required under exemption 15; (3) UDC 35-515-A-2-B prohibits duplex construction over common lot line without rezoning and platting. Duplex was built in 1940 and rezoned to R-7 with supplemental use permit in 1992 via ordinance 76368.

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Land Use Amendment at Ralph Fair Road - Agricultural to Light Industrial

Deferred.

Request by Schneider Steel to amend Campolis ETJ Military Protection Area land use plan from agricultural to light industrial for 6.19 acres along Ralph Fair Road between Old Fredericksburg Road and Fawn Mountain for a metal rebar fabrication facility. 56 notices mailed, 2 opposed. JBSA issued letter of no objection. Staff recommended denial due to incompatibility with adjacent residential areas. Commission continued to allow applicant to engage with Lost Creek neighborhood association.

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Construction Contractor Facility at 13406 Western Oak Drive

Approved.

Change from C3NAS ERZD with specific use authorization for electrical contractor facility to C3NAS ERZD with specific use authorization for construction contractor facility. 32 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Bavarian Forest HOA gave no response. Property is 1.82 acres with existing 4,000 square foot office warehouse. Fencing contractor use proposed. Staff recommended denial citing proximity to residential neighborhood, but commission approved citing historic commercial use predating residential development.

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Duplex at 21607 Rowan Bluff (Item 3)

Denied.

Request to rezone from PUD R6 to PUD R6 CD with conditional use for three dwelling units denied. Applicant Philip Latka sought to build duplex for parents on 2.27 acre lot in Cavallo Creek Estates. HOA initially approved but later rescinded support. Multiple neighbors opposed citing traffic safety, precedent concerns, and inconsistency with neighborhood character.

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Continuance of Items 8 and 9 to April 16, 2026

Deferred.

Zoning cases on Rigsby Avenue in District 3 involving residential to commercial change for a used car lot were continued. Staff recommended denial citing single family homes directly abutting the lot and concerns about commercial encroachment into existing neighborhood.

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Wireless Communication System at 2747 South W.W. White Road

Approved.

Change from R6 and C1 to RM6S with specific use authorization for wireless communication system. 24 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Property amended to 0.2837 acres out of NCB 10779.

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Continuance of 2520 McCullough Avenue to April 7, 2026

Deferred.

Item 11 continued to April 7, 2026. Wine boutique seeking IDZ1 zoning for kitchen renovations. Opposition from Mayfair Condominiums residents citing parking concerns. Monte Vista Historical Association requested continuance for applicant to address concerns.

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IH 10 East Corridor Plan Amendment at 3730 White Shield Road

Deferred.

Request to amend IH 10 East Corridor Plan from regional commercial and low density residential to community commercial. 33 notices mailed, zero in favor, zero opposed. Staff recommended approval noting consistency with surrounding properties and transition between commercial and residential. Applicant failed to appear; resident Gwendolyn Vanderpool from Paloma Park subdivision raised concerns about flooding, traffic, environmental impact, and broken promises about green belt preservation.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 65 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Antonio meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Suburban Tier (C-3) → Regional Center (C-3) at 13406 Western Oak (John Cooley (7119 Parkside Place))
• RM-4 → IDZ-2 at 201 East Cortland Place (Andrew Weaver)
• C-3, C-1, R-4 → C-1S at 904 Pleasanton Road and 347 West Sayers Avenue (Not specified)
• R-6 → C-1S at 206 West Hart Avenue (Gonzaga family)
• C-3 → C-3CD at 7439 West Military Drive (Not specified)
• C-3 and I-1 → C-2CD at 6464 Historic Old Highway 90 (Not specified)
• R-5 → R-5CD at 1403 Watkins Lane (Not specified)
• C2 → IDZ2 at 7701 Broadway Street (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 280 instances
• variance: 187 instances
• residential: 163 instances
• commercial: 128 instances
• setback: 112 instances

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