This item was approved by the City Council on November 13, 2025.

Requested Action

The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on an approximately 9-acre site located within the Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District.

Applicants

Nicolas Diaz, Balanced Rock Power.

Subject Area

The subject site, legally described as Tracts 21, 21A, 22, 23, and 24, Abstract 709, JW Singleton, Harris County, Texas.

Parcel(s) Information

• Current Use: Single family residence 
• Proposed Use: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential

Background

The proposed project site consists of four parcels, all of which contain single-family homes that were built at least 55 years ago.  The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on approximately 9 acres of land.  The approval of the Special Use Permit (SUP) will permit the proposed BESS facility and will ensure compliance with all city code of ordinances and any applicable state and federal regulations.  

Typical SUP Process

Application is submitted

The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the special use permit process.

Application is advertised

The SUP 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) - November 11, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
• Online City Council Comment Period Closes - November 12, 2025
• Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - November 13, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)