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Z 26-33 — Accessory storage building for Mortuary/Funeral Home operations
Amendment to Planned Development (PD) District 09-35 to allow a 450-square-foot accessory storage building for the existing Mortuary/Funeral Home use at 650 West Avenue D. The proposal includes a one-story structure with a maximum height of 15 feet and landscaping improvements featuring a 48-inch hedge buffer along the neighboring property line.
NTT-00-IL-TM — other
Interlocal Cooperation Contract between City of Garland and North Texas Tollway Authority for law-enforcement and peace-officer services on NTTA turnpike projects located within Garland's corporate limits. City will provide dispatch, patrols, traffic enforcement, crash response, and investigations for annual compensation of $776,863.
PD 09-35 — Accessory building for storage of metal flower displays and funeral home operational support items
The applicant requests an amendment to PD 09-35 to permit an accessory building for storage of metal flower displays and items supporting the funeral home's operations. The proposed approximately 450 square-foot accessory building and additional landscape screening would support the existing Pilar Funeral Home without changes to its principal land use or operational characteristics.
Z 26-24 — Distribution Center, Large (indoors only) and Retail Store
Amendment to Planned Development District 93-8 to allow Distribution Center, Large (indoors only) use and Retail Store use by right on a 9.95-acre tract. The expansion expands an existing distribution building from approximately 74,500 SF and maintains an existing retail store of approximately 10,625 SF with specific restrictions on truck loading hours (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and facade improvements required for the retail building.
Article 4 Tree Preservation — text_amendment
Amendment to Article 4 Tree Preservation and Mitigation Requirements of the Garland Development Code, establishing new non-disturb zone requirements for properties currently or previously developed as Golf Courses/Country Clubs, including a 25-foot non-disturb zone adjacent to residential districts with mandatory tree preservation, additional plantings if needed, and screening requirements. The amendment also imposes a maximum four-foot vertical grade differential within 50 feet of the non-disturb zone and allows City Council to waive non-disturb zone requirements where redevelopment would not negatively impact neighboring properties.
STR-Text-Amendment-2026 — text_amendment
Amendment to Garland Development Code establishing short-term rentals (STRs) as a distinct transient-lodging land use permitted by right only in Light Commercial and Heavy Commercial Districts, and prohibited in residential districts. Existing permitted STRs are protected with a limited continuation provision, allowing 12 months for current owners to sell property while the use remains authorized to new owners.
90-100 — site_plan
Landscape plan for HATCO Garland facility expansion on Marion Drive and Davis Boulevard. The plan specifies tree protection, removal, and replacement protocols during construction, with detailed planting specifications for new trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf.
Z 26-21 — Kiosk, Self-Service: Retail (ice, water, etc.)
Watermill Express is requesting a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for a self-service retail kiosk (ice, water, etc.) at 1130 West Centerville Road in District 5, along with a concept plan for the kiosk use. City staff recommended a 15-year SUP term.
Z 25-30 — pd_amendment
JPMorgan Chase requests approval to amend the existing PD-CR 74-35 zoning to modify parking standards and approve a new concept plan at 1000 West Centerville Road in District 5. The project involves modifying parking ratios and landscaping requirements as part of a site concept plan update.
Z 26-29 — Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment
Rock Ink Tattoos seeks approval of a Specific Use Provision for a Tattooing/Body Piercing Establishment at 316 Main Street in downtown Garland. Staff and the Plan Commission recommended approval, and City Council approved an eight-year SUP.
PD 26-16 — Watermill Express kiosk (beverage retail)
Site plan for Watermill Express kiosk installation at New World Shopping Center #4 on a 7.975-acre property zoned Commercial Retail. The proposal includes a small kiosk building, landscaping, and parking modifications, with no change to the existing CR zoning.
PD 02-44 — Accessory storage building for Mortuary/Funeral Home operations
Amendment to Planned Development District 09-35 to allow an accessory storage building (maximum 450 square feet) for the existing Mortuary/Funeral Home use at 650 West Avenue D. The accessory building and associated landscaping improvements would enhance the property's functionality and appearance.
GDC Amendment 26-08 — text_amendment
This amendment modifies Garland's zoning ordinance to change short-term rental provisions across the city, including updates to Chapter 2 Use Regulations (Sections 2.50, 2.51, 2.52, and the Land Use Matrix), Chapter 6 Definitions, and the Chapter 7 Downtown District Land Use Matrix. Multiple residents expressed concerns about losing their ability to operate as short-term rental properties under the new regulations.
26-136 — Single-family detached housing development
Rezoning of 14.68 acres from Agricultural and Single-Family-10 to a Planned Development district with SF-5 base zoning to allow a single-family detached housing development with a concept plan on Bobtown Road. The PD includes specific design requirements for architectural elements, setbacks, lot widths, and common area amenities such as playgrounds and sidewalk improvements.
SV 26-02 — variance
Variance request to increase maximum permitted sign area for attached wall signs and canopy signs under Sections 4.78(A)(2) and 4.78(E)(2) of the Garland Development Code. City staff approved the application, which passed 7-0.
STR Zoning Text Amendment — text_amendment
Amendment to Garland Development Code establishing short-term rentals (STRs) as a distinct land use permitted by right in Light Commercial and Heavy Commercial districts, and only by express authorization in Planned Development districts; otherwise prohibited. This preserves residential neighborhood character and directs transient lodging to appropriate commercial zones, with a limited continuation provision for existing permitted STRs under specified ownership and compliance conditions.
260331-1 — site_plan
This is a site plan for HATCO Garland at Lots 1 & 2, Block A in Resistol Park, involving building expansion, landscaping, detention pond, and infrastructure work on the property.
26-121 — Single-family detached housing (87 dwelling units)
Site plan for SMC Development single-family residential project (87 dwelling units) with requested design modifications including reduced lot widths (45 feet vs. 55 feet required), increased lot coverage (60% vs. 50% required), relaxed garage setback and architectural relief standards, and no rear alleys. Traffic analysis indicates acceptable intersection operations at nearby Bobtown Road intersections in 2031.
26-343 — Beauty Salon
Site plan approval for a 1,985 square foot beauty salon (Glamour by Jessica) located at 2903 Saturn Road in the Neighborhood Office (CO) zone within Planned Development District 11-03.
Z 26-23 — Car Wash, Automated/Rollover
Masterplan Consultants requested approval of a Planned Development with Community Retail base zoning for an automated car wash at 1355 Belt Line Road. Both city staff and the Plan Commission recommended denial, citing misalignment with the Strategic Plan, and the City Council voted to deny the request.
Z 26-19 — Personal Service use
Glamour by Jessica requests a Specific Use Permit for a Personal Service use and a Concept Plan at 2903 Saturn Road, currently zoned PD Community Office (District 11-03). Staff and the Plan Commission recommended approval of a five-year SUP subject to conditions, and the Council approved the request with operating hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ZoneDev - PD Rezoning — Single-Family Detached housing development and associated improvements
ZoneDev is requesting approval of a Planned Development (PD) District with a base zoning of Single-Family-5 (SF-5) to allow a single-family detached housing development on approximately 18.7 acres currently zoned Agricultural (AG) and Single-Family-10 (SF-10). The project includes a concept plan for residential development with associated improvements.
PD 22-67 — Single-Family Detached
Amendment to existing Planned Development District 22-67 to change the base zoning from Single-Family Attached (SFA) to Single-Family-5 (SF-5) and amend design standards. The property, currently undeveloped, will transition from 90 approved townhome lots to single-family detached homes with reduced density, featuring 40-foot by 90-foot lots that align better with the adjacent single-family neighborhood character.
PD 12-16 — Kiosk, Self-Service Retail (ice, water, etc.)
Request for Specific Use Provision approval for a 106 square-foot unmanned Watermill Express vending kiosk (self-service retail: ice, water, etc.) with a 15-year term, plus concept plan approval with landscaping. The kiosk relocates an existing neighborhood-serving use within an established commercial shopping center zoned PD 12-16 for commercial retail use.
71-119 — Kiosk, Self-Service Retail (water vending)
Application for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Kiosk, Self-Service Retail use (Watermill Express water vending station) in a Community Retail (CR) zone. The applicant proposes relocating an existing water vending kiosk to 1130 West Centerville Road on a 7.975-acre commercial shopping center property.
PD 74-35 — Financial Institution (Chase Bank) - Financial Center with three ATM drive-thru lanes
Amendment to PD 74-35 to modify parking and landscaping standards for a new 4,020 square foot Financial Center (Chase Bank) with three ATM drive-thru lanes replacing the existing Chase Bank. The amended PD allows reduced parking ratios (one space per 85 sf vs. standard one per 300 sf) resulting in 47 total parking spaces, modified tree planting ratios (one tree per 7 spaces instead of one per 10), and increased open space to 40%.
260505-3 — Car Wash, Automated/Rollover
Applicant Masterplan Consultants requests rezoning of 1355 Belt Line Road from Community Retail (CR) to Planned Development (PD) with CR base zoning to allow an existing car wash to operate by right without a Specific Use Permit. City staff and the Plan Commission both recommend denial of the request.
Z 26-14 — rezoning
Reconsideration request for a previously denied zoning application (Z 26-14) for Omega Shipping Ex. Inc. at 2430 Lonnecker Drive. The Council initially denied this case on July 21, 2026, and the reconsideration motion failed to achieve the required super majority vote on this date.
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