Title:
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-11, an ordinance approving a Rezoning Application, MAP-25-0005 (2904 Hill Avenue), a request to rezone approximately 0.298 acres from “RSF-5 (Residential Single-Family 5) to “IL” (Limited Industrial), generally located along the west side of Hill Avenue, south of East Strawberry Street and north of Farm to Market Road 646 (FM 646) - Second Reading (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 4-1-0, on April 23, 2026.
City Council approved the first reading, 7-1-0, on May 12, 2026.
Background:
Approval of this item will rezone approximately 0.298 acres from “RSF-5” (Residential Single-Family 5) to “IL” (Limited Industrial). Approval would also bring the current use of the subject property into compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and all properties owned by the applicant would be zoned “IL.” Due to the existing code violations on the property, the City Council’s decision will also determine which course of corrective measures will be required to bring the site into compliance, based on work already performed.
Project Timeline
August 10, 1999 - The property was initially zoned as “CO” Office & Professional Commercial.
August 30, 2005 - The property was zoned “RSF-5” (Residential Single-Family 5) as part of the City’s Zoning Map and Ordinance revisions of 2005.
March 24, 2025 - Neighborhood Services initiated a code enforcement case on the property. Identified violations included development and use of structures not in compliance with zoning regulations, the presence of a non-compliant accessory structure (shipping container), and operation of a business without an approved registration.
April 15, 2025 - In response to the violations, a pre-development meeting was held between the property owner and Development Services to review applicable City regulations and discuss available options to achieve compliance.
May 6, 2025 - The applicant held a neighborhood ...
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