San Antonio Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, San Antonio held 19 public meetings covering zoning matters. 43 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 37 approved (97% approval rate), 1 denied, 5 deferred. Activity was up 67% compared to July (714 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Type 2 short-term rental density special exception at 430 Montana Street, Unit 101

Denied.

Request for a special exception to allow one additional Type 2 short-term rental on the block face at 430 Montana Street, Unit 101, in AE2 (Arts and Entertainment District). Approval would raise the block face from 11.1% to 22.2%, exceeding the 12.5% density limit. Motion to grant failed; nine of twelve votes required. Named no votes in roll call: Commissioners Stevens, Dean, and Mena.

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NCD 5 Accessory Structure Variances at 1224 West French Place

Deferred.

Item for variances from NCD 5 accessory structure square footage, material standards, carport location, side/front setbacks at 1224 West French Place (zoned R6) continued to September 28, 2026 at the request of the Beacon Hill Area Neighborhood Association, which stated it did not receive proper notice. Applicant agreed to the continuance. Passed by voice vote.

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Landscape irrigation variance for HGR 151 LLC at 8743 State Highway 151

Approved.

Landscape variance case ending in 0419, project ending in 0648, at 8743 State Highway 151. Owner/applicant HGR 151 LLC, represented by Ken Brown of Brown and McDonald. Applicant cited existing soil conditions, watering restrictions, water conservation, and financial hardship. Approved by roll call vote (dissenters Wallerstedt and Siegel named).

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Landscape irrigation variance for ASCO at 1920 Southeast Loop 410

Approved.

Landscape variance case ending in 0376, ASCO equipment pavilion improvements project ending in 0932, at 1920 Southeast Loop 410. Owner I-10 partner group partnership, applicant MP Studio, represented by Bryce Beckwith for ASCO. Cited economic hardship because project is ~750 feet behind existing street frontage building where irrigation water access exists, and risk of damage from construction equipment demonstration. Approved unanimously.

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21 multifamily structures at 7303 Old Corpus Christi Road

Approved.

Certificate of appropriateness to construct 21 two-story multifamily residential structures on a vacant lot within River Improvement Overlay District 5, zoned MF-33. Approved with staff stipulations plus requirement that 66% or more of front doors face the street; staff stipulation 3 (prototype 2 orientation toward Old Corpus Christi Road) removed. Applicant/architect Jaime Jimenez. Commissioner Grubb dissented.

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Rezoning at 16719 Huebner Road (Item 1)

Approved.

Change in zoning from C1 to C1S with a specific use authorization for a medical clinic, physician, and/or dentist, all overlays to remain the same. Located at 16719 Huebner Road. 41 notices mailed, 5 in favor, 4 opposed. Approved as part of consent agenda by unanimous roll-call vote.

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Rezoning at 402 and 416 East LaChapelle Street (Item 2, amended)

Approved.

Change in zoning from IDZ1 with uses permitted for eight dwelling units to IDZ1 with uses permitted for one dwelling unit and C1 light commercial uses, amended to exclude self-service storage, all overlays to remain the same. Located at 402 and 416 East LaChapelle Street. Applicant Cantu McMullen amended the request. 45 notices mailed, 0 in favor, 1 opposed. Approved as amended on unanimous roll-call vote.

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Rezoning at 211 McLean Street (Item 5)

Approved.

Change in zoning from R6 to IDZ2 with uses permitted in C2 commercial district and MF40 multifamily district, all overlays to remain the same. Located at 211 McLean Street. 21 notices mailed, 7 in favor, 1 opposed. Approved as part of consent agenda by unanimous roll-call vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 43 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Antonio meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, just under an acre at TP Lane (dead end, west of I-10, south of Flint Rock), San Antonio ETJ (Victoria Tejeda)
• C-1 → C-1S at 16719 Huebner Road
• IDZ-1 → IDZ-1 at 402 and 416 East LaChapelle Street (Cantu McMullen)
• MI-1 → MI-1 at 11608 South Sarsamora Street
• R-6 → IDZ-2 at 211 McLean Street
• C-3NA → IDZ-3 at 1928 North St. Mary Street
• R-6CD → RM-4, 0.223 acres at 1108 West Woodlawn Avenue (Jonathan Vasquez)
• I-1 at Generally bounded by Fresno Street (north), West Hildebrand Avenue (south), ~300 feet east and west of Blanco Road, San Antonio (City of San Antonio Development Services Department)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 264 instances
• zoning: 166 instances
• residential: 153 instances
• setback: 114 instances
• commercial: 107 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 140% from July.
• Residential came up 168% more often than July.
• Commercial saw 51% more mentions month-over-month.

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