City Council Workshop - 2026/06/02

The City Council Workshop held by Nacogdoches Channel 21 on June 2, 2026, focused primarily on zoning ordinance amendments to comply with Texas Senate Bill 785 regarding HUD code manufactured housing. Staff presented an overview of the legislative requirements mandating municipalities to permit manufactured homes as a by-right use in at least one residential zoning district, aiming to address the state's housing shortage. The discussion included potential amendments to the future land use map, creation of a new zoning district (R3M) to allow manufactured homes by right, and initiating zone change requests in targeted areas with existing manufactured homes, such as the Millard's Apple Park subdivision. The council was briefed on the need to update zoning and comprehensive plans, supplemental regulations to improve building standards, and the importance of public engagement before formal adoption. No formal votes were taken during this workshop, but council members expressed support for moving forward with the process to meet the September 1, 2026, compliance deadline.