This item was approved with conditions by the City council on December 11, 2025.

Requested Action

The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for Short-Term Rental in a Suburban Residential (SR) Zoning District. The subject property is 0.28 acres in size located along Ashwood Drive. This is generally located east of Decker Drive between Baker Rd and Rollingbrook Dr.  The property has an existing residence consisting of a residential single-family building with an attached garage that was converted to living space.  

Applicants

Sandeep Dhall, Ashwood Green, LLC

Subject Area

Approximately 0.28 acres, located at 5111 Ashwood Drive, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, ( Harris Parcel Number 0964550000005)

Parcel(s) Information

• Current Use: Single Family dwelling
• Proposed Use: Short-Term Rental 
• Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential

Background

The property has an existing residence consisting of a residential single-family building with an attached garage that was converted to living space.  The converted garage includes living, dining, kitchen, laundry, bedroom, and bathroom.

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

Talbert Jackson

Planner II, City of Baytown

Phone: 281-420-7171

Email Talbert Jackson

Important Dates

• Public Hearing (Planning & Zoning Commission) - October 21, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)
• Online City Council Comment Period Closes - December 5, 2025
• Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance (City Council) - December 11, 2025 (Meeting Agenda and Minutes)