Closing Comments

Approved Ordinance No. 16,110

Requested Action

Rezoning of approximately 1.02 acres, legally described as Lot 4, Block 3, Northside Highland Farms, Harris County, Texas, from Suburban Residential (SR) to a General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.

Applicant

Manuel SanMiguel 

Subject Area

The subject site, legally described as Lot 4, Block 3, Northside Highland Farms , Harris County, Texas.

Parcel(s) Information

• Current Use: Vacant and Undeveloped
• Proposed Use: Commercial
• Future Land Use Plan: Neighborhood Scale Commercial

Background

The applicant proposes the rezoning of the subject site from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) to allow commercial development on the approximately 1.02 acres lot.   

Typical Zoning Process

Application is submitted

The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the zoning process.

Application is advertised

The zoning request is advertised in accordance with state and local requirements. This typically includes mailing notices to neighbors, posting signs on the property, creating a project Newsflash on the City's website and advertising it in the newspaper. 

Public Hearing and Recommendation

Planning and Zoning Commission holds a Public Hearing and votes on a recommendation to City Council.  Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing.

Final Public Hearing & Action

City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. This is the final step. 

Contact Project Manager

Tim Chi

Planner, City of Baytown

Phone: 281-420-5338

Email: Tim Chi

Important Dates

• Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - March 18, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
• Online City Council Comment Period Closes - April 3, 2025
• Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - April 10, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)

This item was approved by the City Council on April 10, 2025