Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lewisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in zoning
Old Town Mixed Use-2 Rezoning at 207 West Purnell Street
The City Council will consider changing the zoning of a 0.3682-acre property from single-family residential to Old Town Mixed-Use Two to allow an existing home tea lounge to operate as a permanent standalone business.
Accessory Structure Special Use Permit at 2812 Treasure Cove Drive
Property owners at 2812 Treasure Cove Drive want to build a 750-square-foot hobby wood carving workshop in their backyard. Because this exceeds the 500-square-foot limit for accessory structures in R-5 single-family zones, it requires a special use permit.
Accessory Structure Standards
The Commission will review a request for an accessory structure on Treasure Cove Drive, impacting neighborhood aesthetics and property usage standards.
Light Industrial Rezoning at 1707 Bunker Hill Lane
A 1.6-acre property on Bunker Hill Lane was rezoned from Agricultural-Open Space to Light Industrial to allow a new commercial building for small businesses.
Commercial Rezoning at 1135 West FM 3040
The council is considering rezoning 1.3 acres from medical to local commercial use to allow a veterinary clinic on the eastern lot of the Avalon Addition.
Veterinary Clinic Commercial Rezoning
A 1.3-acre property on West FM 3040 was successfully rezoned from Medical District to Local Commercial District to allow a veterinary clinic to open.
Zoning Change for Commercial Development
The council considered rezoning two properties to allow for commercial and light industrial development. One property at 1135 West FM 3040 was rezoned from Medical to Local Commercial to accommodate a veterinary clinic. Another property at 1707 Bunker Hill Lane was rezoned from Agriculture-Open Space to Light Industrial for new commercial businesses.
IH-35 Overlay Corridor Alternative Building Standards
Colonial Savings and Loan is rebuilding a bank branch at 211 S. Stemmons Freeway, which requires exceptions to driveway spacing and building setback rules due to utility easements and highway right-of-way takings.
Unified Development Code Comprehensive Updates
The city updated its land use rules to accommodate new technology like delivery drones, make backyard guest houses easier to build, and align local rules with state housing and business laws.