San Antonio Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, San Antonio held 21 public meetings covering zoning matters. 53 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 40 approved (87% approval rate), 6 denied, 7 deferred. Activity was up 18% compared to August (1192 activity items across 19 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal of certificate of determination denial at 3599 West Woodlawn Avenue

Denied.

Appeal of certificate of determination (COD 26-106-00324) for 3599 West Woodlawn Avenue, an antiquated lot located within the 100-year floodplain where the applicant intended to build a new single-family home. Staff (Development Services) recommended upholding the denial, arguing habitable uses within the regulatory floodplain always require platting per UDC 35-430C. Applicant (Urban Engineer, Edgar Munoz) argued the code refers to 'dwelling unit' not 'lot' and the dwelling would not be in the floodplain. Three successive motions all failed to reach the required five votes: (1) motion to approve the applicant's request failed; (2) motion to deny the applicant's appeal failed; (3) motion to continue to October 14th failed. With no action reaching five votes, the administrative denial stands.

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Denial of C-2 to C-2 CD rezoning at 2007 Frio City Road (item 7)

Denied.

Agenda item seven, a change of zoning from C-2 to C-2 with conditional use for parking and/or storage long-term with a fence height up to eight feet, at 2007 Frio City Road, District 5. Applicant Janie Herrera sought to expand a wrecker/tow truck operation. Staff recommends denial; Zoning Commission recommends approval with conditions. Via de Esperanza Kelly Park Neighborhood Association opposed. Councilwoman Castillo moved to deny citing environmental impacts; motion carried.

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Appeal of short-term rental permit revocation at 633 East Park Avenue

Denied.

Appeal of the administrator's decision to revoke a Type 1 short-term rental permit at 633 East Park Avenue, zoned residential single family, for failure to report monthly hotel occupancy tax (HOT). Applicant Roxanne Leal. The appeal received only 7 votes in favor (3 abstain/oppose: 2 no, 1 abstain), short of the nine required, so the appeal did not pass. Staff recommended denial.

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Special exception for additional Type 2 STR at 15611 Heimer Road

Denied.

Special exception to allow one additional Type 2 short-term rental on the block face at 15611 Heimer Road, zoned residential single family, which would raise density to 18% exceeding the 12.5% limit. Applicant Andressa Samis Borba de Acevedo (Green Capital LLC). Motion to grant failed. Staff recommended denial.

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Special exception for two additional Type 2 STRs at 2411 Peel Road

Denied.

Special exception to allow two additional Type 2 short-term rental permits (units 203 and 204) on the block face at 2411 Peel/Pin Road, zoned MF33, which would raise density to 63% exceeding the 12.5% limit. Applicant Juan Franco, who already operates three Type 2 STRs on the block. Motion received 8 in favor, 1 opposition, 1 abstention, short of nine required, so did not pass. Staff recommended denial.

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Rezoning at 421 Roosevelt Ave (Item 3, as amended)

Approved.

Change in zoning from IDZ 2 with uses permitted in C2 commercial district and MF 33 multifamily district to TOD MX 6 with all overlays to stay the same, located at 421 Roosevelt Ave. Applicant amended legal description to 4.565 acres out of CBA 20, save and accept 0.865 acres. 52 notices mailed, one in favor, zero opposed. Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association in favor. Approved as amended on consent 9-0.

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Light pole height variance at 2045 South Foster Road (initial)

Deferred.

BOA-26-10300166, 2045 South Foster Road, zoned I-1 and NP-10. Request for a 20-foot variance from the 30-foot maximum light source height to allow 73 light poles at 50 feet. Chair Orian recused himself as he knew the owner (HEB), and the item was tabled until more members arrived.

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Case at 343 Schmelzer Lane continued (item 7)

Deferred.

BOA case at 343 Schmelzer Lane (limousine business carport) continued to October 12 due to lack of a nine-member quorum. Neighbors Gloria Castillo (opposed to carport size/commercial appearance) and Tyler Pennington (opposed to size, traffic, safety) spoke. Staff noted home occupations may not generate on-street parking.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 53 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Antonio meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-2 → IDZ-3 at 142 Gembler Road, San Antonio
• C-2NA at 717 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio (Gonzaba Medical Group)
• MF-25 at West Woodlawn
• C-3 → C-3 S at 12139 Jones-Maltsberger Road
• C-2 → C-2 CD at 2007 Frio City Road (Janie Herrera)
• Zoning change at Zarzamora Street, District 5
• C-3NA → C-2 at 2903 Commercial Avenue, San Antonio
• R-4CD → RM-5 at 311 Castillo Avenue, San Antonio

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 236 instances
• zoning: 234 instances
• setback: 154 instances
• residential: 136 instances
• commercial: 123 instances

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