PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING. APRIL 9, 2026

The City of Eagle Pass Texas Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on April 9, 2026, primarily discussing sidewalk waiver requests related to property developments. The commission reviewed a waiver request for a sidewalk along Highway 57, where the city recommended denial due to safety and consistency concerns, emphasizing the importance of sidewalks for pedestrian access to nearby university and hospital facilities. The property owner cited logistical and cost challenges, including heavy truck traffic and flooding risks, as reasons for the waiver request. The commission ultimately voted to deny the waiver but discussed options for negotiating sidewalk placement and potential extensions for compliance timelines, noting that any extension beyond 18 months would require city council approval. Additionally, the commission approved a sidewalk waiver for a property within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) where no curb and gutter exist, consistent with prior approvals by the Maverick County Commissioner Court. The meeting highlighted the balance between development requirements and practical considerations for infrastructure improvements.