San Antonio Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, San Antonio held 19 public meetings covering zoning matters. 47 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 40 approved (93% approval rate), 3 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was up 8% compared to September (1412 activity items across 21 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning in 4400 block of Nieto Drive (NP-10 to C-2)

Deferred.

Request to rezone the NP-10 portion of a parcel to C-2 (offered as C-2 NA), part of a 9.295-acre tract. Owner Bruce Cash intends to sell; Hernan Jaramillo represented. A motion to deny failed (5-4 short of the 6 required votes). Reconsideration carried. A motion to approve as amended (C-2 NA) then failed. No recommendation was made; the case proceeds per the applicant's choice.

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Irrigation variance for Rancho Calabria Park food truck park, 1310 Watkins Lane

Denied.

The request sought to waive the irrigation system requirement for a 32,630 sq ft food truck park with a restroom building, beverage station and 21 parking spaces. Water infrastructure is available on the site. The motion to accept staff's denial passed; Lopez, Miller, Orian and Bustamante voted no.

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Rezoning at 15838 North US Highway 281

Approved.

Request from MF-18, amended to C-3 on 1.247 acres (front portion) and C-2 CD for construction trades contractors on 2.61 acres out of NCB 15674. The applicant, Octavio Montes (also referred to as Viramontes), proposes 10,000 sq ft of retail and 25,000 sq ft of office/flex warehouse; Wilson Appliances is the prospective tenant. Motion by Commissioner Duval, second by Commissioner Whitsitt; roll call carried with no nays recorded. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the plan amendment.

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Combined hearing (consent) agenda as amended

Approved.

Consent agenda approved as amended, covering all items except 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21. It included a plat opposed by Patrick Wilkes (4046 Stapper Road) over drainage into Woman Hollering Creek; staff stated the plat meets the UDC, and the chair noted that state law requires approval. Item 7 subdivision name was corrected to '.227 acres on Anacacho Street subdivision'. Commissioner Bustamante recused from items 2 and 5.

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North Sector Plan amendment at 15838 North US Highway 281

Approved.

A resolution amends the North Sector Plan from Suburban Tier to Regional Center, with the request reduced to the 1.247 acres closest to the right-of-way. It supports a planned rezoning from multifamily to C-3 for a small retail/warehouse project with a high-end appliance retailer needing 28 ft height; the rear would be C-2 CD for small contractors. Staff recommended denial of the original request. 49 notices were mailed: 1 in favor, 3 opposed. Approved unanimously as amended.

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Rezoning at 3460 Martin Luther King Drive (R-4 to C-2 CD motor vehicle sales)

Deferred.

Request from R-4 to C-2 CD for a car lot by owner Anita Johnson. Notices outside 200 feet: 101 opposed. Continued to November 17, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Loseff, second by Commissioner Woodset; carried with Commissioners Pete Rodriguez and Panna and Chair Bustamante opposed.

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Rezoning at 3460 Martin Luther King Drive (R4 to C2CD, car lot)

Deferred.

Request from R4 Residential Single Family District to C2CD Commercial District with a conditional use for motor vehicle sales at 3460 Martin Luther King Drive. Applicant Anita Johnson proposed a small car lot (max 8 cars). 38 notices mailed, 3 in favor, 0 opposed within 200 feet; Greater Faith Institutional Church Community Neighborhood Watch Association in favor; outside 200 feet 21 in favor, 5 opposed. Staff recommended denial with an alternate recommendation of C2. A motion for continuance to October 20 failed (Loseff yes, Bustamante aye, Kellum no, Hinojosa no, Rodriguez yes, Huey no, Sipes no, Kelly yes, Duval nay, Whitsitt no, Pana yes). A subsequent motion for denial failed (all no). A motion for approval of C2CD with conditional use for car sales also failed (Loseff yes, Pana yes, Kellum yes, Hinojosa no, Rodriguez yes, Huey yes, Sipes no, Kelly no, Duval nay, Woodson no, Bustamante no). With no further motion, an automatic two-week continuance resulted.

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Mayor's amendment adding data center requirements (slide six)

Denied.

Mayor Jones moved to add 45-day pre-filing notice, two public meetings, online posting, 63/56 dBA noise limits, 1,000-ft setback, double green space replacement, air quality monitors, generator enclosures, utility usage disclosure consent and community benefits explanation. Failed 4 aye, 6 nay (Kaur, Villagran, Alderete-Gavito, Mesa-Gonzalez, Spears, White nay).

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Showing the 8 most significant of 47 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Antonio meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-4 → IDZ-3 at 1359 West Kings Highway, San Antonio
• R-4 → IDZ-1 at 322 Yale Avenue, San Antonio
• MF-18, 1.247 acres (C-3) and 2.61 acres (C-2 CD) at 15838 North US Highway 281, San Antonio (Octavio Montes)
• NP-10 → C-2, 9.295 acres at 4400 block of Nieto Drive, San Antonio (Bruce Cash)
• C-2 → IDZ-3 at 142 Gambler Road, San Antonio
• R-4 → C-2 CD at 3460 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio (Anita Johnson)
• I-1/RM-4 at 601 Delaware Street, San Antonio
• C-2/C-1 → IDZ-1 HL at 538 and 524 West Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio

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• variance: 213 instances
• residential: 199 instances
• setback: 158 instances
• commercial: 131 instances

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