Schertz Planning and Zoning Meeting - July 1, 2026

The City of Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 1, 2026, to discuss several planning and zoning matters including a sign waiver request and potential zoning amendments related to data centers. The commission approved a sign waiver for a wall sign at the Verde Enterprise Business Park, finding the proposal met current sign code requirements despite exceeding older restrictions. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a public hearing and discussion on whether to add data centers as a permitted use requiring a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in certain industrial zoning districts. Commissioners expressed concerns about the environmental and community impacts of data centers, including high electricity and water usage, noise, lighting, and the need for substations. They discussed potential zoning restrictions, SUP requirements, and environmental impact studies to mitigate adverse effects. The commission also held a workshop on sign regulations, considering amendments to sign area calculations, sign types allowed along major roadways, and incentives for monument-style signs over pole signs to improve community aesthetics. No formal motions were made on data center regulations, but staff was directed to research further and return with recommendations. The meeting concluded with no additional agenda requests or announcements.