Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Leander, TX. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through July 27, 2026
Updated with meetings through July 27, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Residential use component for large-lot, rural single-family development.
Residential use component for estate-scale single-family lots.
Residential use component for suburban single-family development.
Residential use component for urban-scale single-family development.
Residential use component for compact single-family lots.
Residential use component for limited/smaller single-family lots.
Residential use component for single-family townhouse development.
Residential use component for urban single-family manufactured homes.
Residential use component for two-family (duplex) development.
Residential use component for cottage-style housing.
Residential use component for tiny house development.
Residential use component for mixed neighborhood residential development.
Residential use component for multi-family development.
Commercial use component for local/neighborhood office uses.
Commercial use component for local/neighborhood commercial uses.
Commercial use component for general commercial uses.
Commercial use component for heavy commercial uses.
Industrial use component for heavy industrial uses.
Customized district permitting negotiated uses and development standards.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Leander in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Leander · Jul 23, 2026
Approved · Unanimousapproximately 800 feet north of the intersection of FM 1431 and Vista Rock Drive, Leander
Zoning change from SFR-1B to GC-3A (5.35 acres), approved unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Leander.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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Approved · Unanimousnortheast of the intersection of Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard and County Road 177, Leander
Zoning change from SFS-2B to GC-3A (1.67 acres), approved unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Leander.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Leander · Jul 27, 2026
ProposedExecutive session on incentive for Northline PUD development, proposed on Jul 27, 2026 in Leander.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Leander · Jul 23, 2026
Approved · UnanimousRezoning near FM 1431 and Vista Rock Drive to ME PUD Addition (GC3A), approved unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Leander.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Leander · Jul 23, 2026
Denied · UnanimousSpecial use permit for food truck near Ronald W. Reagan Blvd and County Road 177, denied unanimously on Jul 23, 2026 in Leander.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
In Leander, 81% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 79%, Commercial / office / retail 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 51 land-use board decisions in Leander over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 14 | 79% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 12 | 100% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 6 | 33% |
| Subdivision / plat | 5 | 80% |
The official Leander zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6199a22becf74895ad8bf55d4822d18a/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Leander include SFR (Single-Family Rural), SFE (Single-Family Estate), SFS (Single-Family Suburban), SFU (Single-Family Urban), SFC (Single-Family Compact), SFL (Single-Family Limited), SFT (Single-Family Townhouse), SFU/MH (Single-Family Urban, Manufactured Home). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Leander's Planning and Zoning Commission, established under state law, reviews proposed developments that could affect the city's growth and environment to ensure they comply with City of Leander development standards. The Commission consists of seven members, each appointed by the Leander City Council to three-year terms.
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at Pat Bryson Municipal Hall - Council Chambers, 201 N. Brushy Street, Leander, TX 78641. Agendas and minutes are posted through the city's official portal.
Development standards for property within Leander's city limits are set by the Composite Zoning Ordinance, which the city describes as designed to be contextually adaptive, form integrated, and administratively flexible. Each zoning district is defined by three elements: general use provisions, site standards, and architectural standards. The full text is codified in the city's Code of Ordinances, available on the Municode Library.
No. The Composite Zoning Ordinance governs property development within the city limits with the exception of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) district, which is regulated separately. The city states that the SmartCode establishes development standards within Leander's TOD.
Zoning matters are handled through the city's Planning division within Development Services. The city provides specific submittal packets for these requests, including a Zoning Change Submittal Packet, a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning Submittal Packet, a Special Use Permit Submittal Packet, and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Packet, all available on the city's Zoning page.
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