Environmental and Floodplain Variances
Summary
Residents and developers clashed over whether property owners can build homes on old, unplatted lots if a small part of the land touches a floodplain. The city argued that safety rules require full platting and drainage easements, while the engineer argued the actual house is safely out of the flood zone.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affects property values and development costs for owners of historic or unplatted parcels.
City drainage planners and downstream property owners protected by rigorous flood study requirements.
Residents concerned with canopy loss and floodplain protection.
Mentions & discussions (2)
'The water don't play' | San Antonio drivers forced to find other routes due to flooded roads
Donna Anderson was just trying to get home Thursday afternoon when she came across a flooded roadway at Seguin Road and Salado Creek Greenway South.
Planning Commission Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
Residents and developers clashed over whether property owners can build homes on old, unplatted lots if a small part of the land touches a floodplain. The city argued that safety rules require full platting and drainage easements, while the engineer argued the actual house is safely out of the flood zone.
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