Plan Commission (August 25, 2026)

The Plan Commission meeting held on August 25, 2026, primarily focused on land use and zoning matters within the city of Waco and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals and recommendations for preliminary plats of residential subdivisions such as Sky Country and Sunwest Village, with conditions addressing drainage and street design variances. The commission also considered multiple rezoning requests and special permits, including changes from single-family residential to office limited commercial districts, and approvals for an RV park special permit with conditions on ownership transfer and operational standards. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and ultimately recommending adoption of a new form-based code zoning ordinance aimed at guiding downtown Waco's development, reinvestment, and design, reflecting a multi-year planning effort. Motions were passed to approve plats, deny or approve variances, accept continuances for further review, and adopt zoning changes and special permits, with detailed staff recommendations and public input considered throughout.