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MIS2026-011 — Artificial turf exception on residential property
This case involves a request for an exception to allow artificial turf on a small 0.1653-acre residential lot in PD-84 zoned for single-family use. The exception request will be heard at a future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on July 14, 2026, and is unlikely to affect broader development patterns or zoning policy.
SP2026-018 — Restaurant with Drive-Through or Drive-In
This case requests Site Plan approval for a new restaurant with drive-through service on a 2.50-acre portion of a larger parcel zoned PD-71 (Planned Development) within the SH-205 Bypass Overlay District. The applicant has tabled the case to July 14, 2026, so this matter will not be heard at the June 30, 2026 meeting.
SP2026-017 — Two Commercial/Retail Buildings
This is a site plan approval request for two commercial/retail buildings on 3.854 acres within an existing Planned Development (PD-45) zoned for General Retail uses. However, the applicant has tabled this case to July 14, 2026, so it will not be heard on the June 30, 2026 meeting date.
SP2026-014 — Office Building
This is a site plan approval request for an office building on a 4.65-acre parcel zoned General Retail (GR) in Rockwall. The case has been tabled to July 14, 2026, so it will not be heard at the June 30, 2026 meeting. Developers should note this case is still pending review by the city.
SP2025-013 — YMCA parking lot expansion and natatorium enclosure addition
This site plan approval adds approximately 15,932 square feet to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA facility in three phases, including a new natatorium enclosure, exercise room, and 111 new parking spaces. The project expands an existing 21-acre PD-5 zoned facility in Rockwall, increasing total parking from 198 to 310 spaces and building footprint from 45,125 to 49,952 square feet. The expansion will require demolition of 11,105 square feet of existing structures and reconfiguration of site utilities and fire lanes.
RES2026-2250 — Installation of 1,067.75 SF of artificial turf in the rear yard
This case requests an exception to allow 1,067.75 SF of artificial turf in the rear yard, exceeding the standard 400 SF limit and violating visibility restrictions since the turf is visible from open space and John King Boulevard. This would be the first artificial turf exception approved in Quail Hollow Subdivision and the first this close to a major roadway, potentially setting precedent for future similar requests in the area.
SP2025-003 — Office Building
This is an amended site plan for an office building in the Downtown District that required elevation changes due to ONCOR easement requirements. The applicant removed a covered entryway and replaced it with a detachable awning, and changed the building facade to 100% brick to better conform with district design standards. The case requires Architectural Review Board approval and Planning and Zoning Commission action.
SP2022-034 — Manufacturing facility and general retail store with ground-mounted chiller
This is an amended site plan for an existing light manufacturing and retail facility seeking an exception to mechanical equipment screening standards. The applicant proposes using chain-link fencing (with masonry wall on one side) to screen a ground-mounted chiller, which deviates from UDC requirements that specify plantings, berms, or walls matching the main structure. Approval requires a supermajority vote (6 of 7 commissioners with at least 4 affirmative votes) and existing landscaping is cited as offsetting the non-compliant screening method.
CE2025-6477 — New/Used Motor Vehicle Dealership (Rockwall Dodge) with two unpermitted metal buildings
This amended site plan request seeks to legalize two unpermitted metal buildings at an existing vehicle dealership. The buildings do not meet building separation requirements (20-foot minimum), commercial design standards, or landscaping regulations—requiring multiple variances and Board of Adjustment approval. Developers should monitor this case as it establishes precedent for accessory structure compliance on commercial properties in Rockwall.
Z2024-053 — 12 single-family residential lots and 3 open space lots
This is a replat creating 12 single-family residential lots on 6.47 acres in the Park Hills subdivision, with conditional approval pending completion of technical revisions. The project involves multiple ownership entities and is recommended for conditional approval subject to addressing staff comments from Engineering, Planning, Fire, and other city departments before the plat is filed.
P2023-012 — rezoning
Park Hills Subdivision was rezoned from Agricultural, Light Industrial, and Two-Family districts to Planned Development District 97 (PD-97) in September 2022. The property was previously annexed into Rockwall in 1998 as AG zoning. This case may be relevant to developers evaluating PD-97 development standards or modifications to the existing planned development.
SP2024-040 — Office Building and Gym
This case involves a 2.74-acre final plat subdivision in a Commercial District creating two lots for an office building and gym. The plat is recommended for conditional approval pending completion of technical modifications from Engineering, Planning, and Fire Departments. Developers should note that final approvals from the City Council are required and infrastructure acceptance is contingent on meeting all municipal code and UDC requirements.
Z2004-027 — rezoning
This is a rezoning application from Agricultural to Commercial District in Rockwall. The property contains a storage building and shed, with an approved site plan as of October 2024. Developers should review whether this commercial rezoning affects competitive positioning or opportunities in the area.
P2024-037 — plat
A 6.68-acre light industrial property at 1775 Airport Road is being replatted to establish Lot 1, Block A of Texas Products Addition after the original plat expired. The plat is recommended for conditional approval pending final technical modifications from Engineering, Planning, and Fire Departments and submittal compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance.
Z2023-051 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning a vacant Rockwall property from Agricultural to Light Industrial zoning. The property previously contained a 1950-built single-family home that was demolished in 2023. A site plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 9, 2024, indicating this is part of a larger development proposal.
SP2026-024 — Retail Building and Daycare Facility
This case involves an amended site plan request for a retail building and daycare facility on a 2.649-acre parcel currently zoned Commercial (C) in the Rockwall Business Park East Addition. The project is being presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval of the amended site plan with any necessary conditions or modifications.
SP2026-021 — YMCA of Rockwall (Amended Site Plan)
This case involves an amended site plan for the existing YMCA of Rockwall facility on a 21.378-acre Planned Development District 5 parcel. The amendment is being requested by the YMCA and its representatives to modify the site plan for the facility located at 1210 N. Goliad Street.
SP2026-020 — Office/Warehouse building
This case seeks Site Plan approval for an existing Office/Warehouse building on a 2-acre tract zoned Light Industrial in Rockwall. The property is located at 3920 IH-30 and is subject to the IH-30 Overlay District. Developers should review this if they have overlapping interests in Light Industrial developments or IH-30 corridor projects in Rockwall.
P2026-023 — Single-Family residential (Lots 1-4, Block A)
This case involves approval of a preliminary plat for a 12.82-acre residential subdivision (Harvest Lakes Addition) that will create four single-family lots in an existing PD-5/SF-8.4 zoning district. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Hance Trail area or in similar single-family subdivision projects in Rockwall.
Z2026-037 — pd_amendment
This case involves an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD-46) covering 47.37 acres at a major intersection in Rockwall. The specific terms of the requested amendment are not detailed in the agenda, so developers should review the full application materials to determine relevance to their projects.
Z2026-036 — Single-family home construction (Residential Infill in an Established Subdivision)
This case involves a specific use permit request for residential infill development of a single-family home on a small 0.1650-acre lot in an established PD-75 subdivision. The request is for residential use within a district already designated for single-family uses, so approval would likely have limited neighborhood impact. Developers tracking infill opportunities in Rockwall Lake Estates should monitor this precedent for residential development on small lots.
Z2026-035 — Single-family home (Residential Infill in an Established Subdivision)
This case seeks approval of a Specific Use Permit to construct a single-family home on a 0.143-acre lot in the Northshore #1 Addition subdivision, which is zoned SF-10 (Single-Family 10). The SUP request for residential infill in an established subdivision on 210 Alta Vista Drive may be relevant if you are developing in or near this Rockwall subdivision area.
Z2026-034 — Detached Garage
This case involves a Specific Use Permit request for a detached garage on a 1-acre residential lot in the SF-16 district at 2368 Saddlebrook Lane. The property is in an established subdivision (Saddlebrook Estates #2), so this SUP request may indicate local zoning restrictions on detached garages in single-family districts. Developers should monitor whether approval conditions are imposed that could affect similar projects in residential areas.
Z2026-033 — other
This case proposes a text amendment to add Manufactured Housing as a permitted use in the SFE-4.0 zoning district. If approved, this change would allow manufactured housing in single-family estate areas, potentially affecting land values and neighborhood character in that district. Developers should monitor this if they own property in or are considering development in the SFE-4.0 district.
Z2026-032 — Banquet Facility/Event Hall in conjunction with an existing Garden Supply/Plant Nursery
A Specific Use Permit is being requested to allow a Banquet Facility/Event Hall to operate alongside an existing Garden Supply/Plant Nursery on a 9.94-acre Light Industrial-zoned property in Rockwall. The site is also within the SH-276 Overlay District. This case could affect developers interested in event venue operations, horticultural retail, or mixed-use industrial properties in the area.
Z2026-031 — Residential Infill - Single-family home construction
This case seeks a Specific Use Permit for residential infill development in the established Turtle Cove subdivision, allowing construction of a single-family home on two combined residential lots (0.287 acres) zoned for single-family detached uses. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in residential infill projects within established PD-2 subdivisions in Rockwall.
Z2026-030 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves consideration of the 2026 Update to the OURHometown Vision 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Rockwall, TX. As a comprehensive plan amendment, this could affect development policies, land use designations, and zoning guidelines citywide. Developers should review the proposed updates to understand any changes to future land use patterns and development standards that may impact current or planned projects.
SP2026-023 — Office Building
This case involves an amended site plan for an office building on a small 0.28-acre lot in downtown Rockwall at 407 W. Washington Street. The property is already zoned Downtown District with SH-66 overlay, so no rezoning is required. Developers should monitor this if they have adjacent properties or interests in the downtown Washington Street corridor.
SP2026-022 — Manufacturing Facility and General Retail Store
This case involves an amended site plan for a manufacturing facility and general retail store on a 10.649-acre parcel in the Light Industrial district. The property is located in Rockwall Technology Park and is subject to the FM-549 Overlay District requirements. Developers should review whether this amended site plan and the proposed uses align with their interests in the area.
SP2026-019 — New/Used Motor Vehicle Dealership (Rockwall Dodge)
Group 1 Automotive seeks approval of an amended site plan for the existing Rockwall Dodge dealership on a 6.874-acre parcel zoned Commercial with IH-30 Overlay protection. This case affects the site layout and operational configuration of an established automotive dealership along the IH-30 corridor.
P2026-024 — plat
This case involves a replat of 6.469 acres in Park Hills Addition (Lots 54-67, Block D) that reconfigures existing parcels (Lots 1 & 15-26, Block D) within the PD-98 zoning district. The property is located at the southeast corner of Overhill Drive and Parkland Valley and is designated for Single-Family 8.4 District uses. The replat approval is discretionary and may affect lot configuration and development feasibility for single-family residential projects in this area.
P2026-022 — plat
This case involves approval of a final plat subdividing a 2.74-acre commercial tract in Rockwall into two lots within the Horizon Office Park Addition. The property is located at 5543 Horizon Road and is currently zoned Commercial (C) District. Developers considering office or commercial development in this area should monitor this plat approval as it affects lot configuration and future development potential.
P2026-021 — plat
This case involves approval of a final plat for a 6.68-acre light industrial tract at 1775 Airport Road, located within the Airport Overlay District. The property is already zoned Light Industrial, so no rezoning is required. Developers should monitor this approval as it may affect surrounding airport-adjacent development opportunities.
SP2026-013 — Office/Warehouse Building
MACA Development is seeking site plan approval for a 4.07-acre office/warehouse building in Rockwall's Light Industrial District near Capital Boulevard and Data Drive. The project is on an existing lot in Fit Sport Life Addition and requires Planning & Zoning approval of the site plan design.
Z2026-029 — Residential Infill Adjacent to an Established Subdivision
This is a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for residential infill development adjacent to an established subdivision at 178 Lynne Drive in Rockwall. The case was approved on first reading at the June 30, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Developers should verify whether any additional conditions or second reading requirements apply before proceeding with this project.
Z2026-028 — rezoning
A property at 520 Cornelius Road in Rockwall is being rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Single-Family (SF-1) district. The rezoning received first reading approval at the June 30, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers should monitor whether this rezoning affects neighboring properties or represents emerging residential development patterns in the area.
Z2026-027 — rezoning
A zoning change request for property on Marilyn Jayne Lane from Agricultural (AG) to Single-Family Residential (SF-16) was approved on first reading. This rezoning would convert the land from agricultural use to residential development.
P2026-019 — plat
This case involves the approval of a final plat for Lot 1 in Block A of the Sixfold Addition in Rockwall. The plat was approved at the Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers should note this approval if considering properties or projects in this addition.
Z2026-024 — rezoning
A rezoning from Commercial (C) to Highway Commercial (HC) district has been approved on second reading for the property at 960 Sids Road in Rockwall. This may indicate increased commercial development potential or a shift in the commercial use classification for the parcel.
Z2026-022 — specific_use_permit
This case involves a Specific Use Permit for residential infill development adjacent to an established subdivision at 401 Cornelius Road in Rockwall. The permit has been approved on second reading, indicating the project has cleared the planning approval process.
Z2026-021 — rezoning
A parcel at 4571 SH-276 in Rockwall has been rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Light Industrial (LI) on second reading. This rezoning expands the potential for light industrial development on the property. Developers should note this property is now cleared for light industrial uses.
Z2026-020 — Residential Infill Adjacent to an Established Subdivision
A specific use permit for residential infill development at 508 Munson Street in Rockwall was approved on first reading. This case involves development adjacent to an established subdivision, which may affect neighboring properties and community character. Developers should monitor this case if planning residential infill projects in similar Rockwall locations.
Z2026-019 — specific_use_permit
A specific use permit has been approved for residential infill development at 806 Kernodle Street adjacent to an established subdivision in Rockwall. This case may affect your residential development projects in areas adjacent to existing subdivisions. The permit was approved on first reading at the June 30, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting.
Z2026-018 — specific_use_permit
This case involves a Specific Use Permit for residential infill development at 804 Kernodle Street, adjacent to an established subdivision in Rockwall. The application was approved on first reading at the June 30, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers considering residential infill projects in similar locations may want to monitor this precedent or coordinate with the Kernodle Street area.
Z2026-017 — Outdoor Commercial Amusement/Recreation and a Structure Exceeding 60-Feet in Height for a Golf Driving Range
This case approves a Specific Use Permit for a golf driving range with structures over 60 feet tall in Rockwall. The permit was approved on second reading, indicating the project has cleared the planning process. Developers should note this establishes precedent for tall recreational structures in the area.
Z2026-016 — Church/House of Worship
This case requested a Specific Use Permit for a Church/House of Worship on a 2.681-acre tract in the Commercial District, but the applicant (Ryan Miller) withdrew the request during the meeting. The case is no longer active and requires no further consideration by developers.
Z2026-015 — Residential Infill Adjacent to an Established Subdivision
A Specific Use Permit was approved for residential infill development at 451 Cornelius Road in Rockwall. This case involved allowing residential use adjacent to an already-established subdivision. The permit has been approved on second reading.
Z2025-003 — Building Maintenance, Service, and Sales with Outside Storage (Tract 7); maintains existing permitted uses on other tracts
This amendment to PD-46 adds Building Maintenance, Service, and Sales with Outside Storage as a permitted use on Tract 7, subject to conditions including concrete surface requirements, visibility screening from SH-276, and Planning & Zoning Commission review. The amendment maintains existing permitted uses across multiple tracts (automotive repair, mini-warehouse, construction yards, boat dealership, trucking company, concrete batch plant, and warehouse) under Commercial District standards.
SP2025-044 — Flex Industrial (two proposed buildings totaling approximately 62,588 SF)
MACA Development proposes a 7.07-acre flex industrial project at Capital Parkway and Data Drive featuring two buildings with approximately 62,588 SF total. The site plan requires significant infrastructure improvements including Capital Boulevard widening, extended sanitary sewer and water lines, detention pond modifications, and full utility installation. This project impacts developer considerations regarding site preparation costs, utility coordination, drainage requirements, and infrastructure dedications required by the City of Rockwall.
SP2026-015 — Strip Retail Center
This is a site plan approval for a 0.976-acre strip retail center on Ridge Road with two variances related to facade articulation standards and landscape buffer encroachment. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the project with conditions on June 9, 2026, requiring specific facade design and prohibiting roof access ladders.
SP2026-012 — 12,000-square-foot retail strip center
This site plan request for a 3.8-acre retail strip center was denied without prejudice due to 12 identified variances and exceptions that fall significantly short of the 24 required compensatory measures. The applicant faces substantial rework of building elevations, landscape plans, treescape plans, and design details to comply with overlay district standards and City development code before resubmission.
RES2026-797 — Exception to Fence Standards for residential fence
The applicant constructed a 7-foot cedar fence with metal posts oriented toward the public side rather than the private side, violating UDC fence standards. An exception to the Fence Standards is required from the Planning and Zoning Commission to allow the fence to remain as installed.
SP2025-036 — Private recreation center / amenity center with restroom building, swimming pool, shade structures, fire pit, and event lawn
This is a site plan approval request for a private amenity center within the Southside Hills subdivision on 1.099 acres already zoned as Planned Development District 99. The proposed facility includes a restroom building, swimming pool with 6-foot ornamental metal fencing, three shade structures, a fire pit, and event lawn on a single-family residential development. The site plan, landscape plan, photometric plan, and building elevations all conform to the applicable technical requirements of PD-99 and the Unified Development Code, placing it on the consent agenda.
MIS2026-010 — other
This miscellaneous case seeks an exception to the City of Rockwall's fence standards for a 0.42-acre single-family residential lot. The request is being discussed at the May 26, 2026 work session with public hearing and action anticipated on June 9, 2026. Developers should monitor this case if fence design standards affect their SF-7 district residential projects.
MIS2026-009 — Minor Waiver to the Downtown (DT) District requirements
This case involves a request for a minor waiver from Downtown District zoning requirements for a small 0.115-acre parcel in downtown Rockwall. The property is located at 107 N. Goliad Street and is also subject to SH-66 Overlay District regulations. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in downtown Rockwall's regulatory environment or similar waiver requests.
SP2026-016 — Amenity Center
This case involves site plan approval for an amenity center within the Southside Hills Subdivision's 262.94-acre PD-99 development in Rockwall. The amenity center will occupy 1.099 acres and serve the single-family residential community. Developers working on projects in the Southside Hills area or competing PD developments should monitor this approval process.
SP2026-011 — 26 single-family residential lots
Site plan approval for Phase 3 of Saddle Star South Subdivision with 26 single-family residential lots on approximately 15 acres in a Planned Development 79 zoned for Single-Family 10 uses. The project is located within the SH-205 By-Pass Overlay District and represents residential infill development in an established planned development area.
P2026-015 — plat
This case involves approval of the final plat for Phase 3 of the Saddle Star Subdivision in Rockwall. The plat has been approved and may be of interest to developers tracking development progress in this subdivision.
Z2026-025 — specific_use_permit
This case involves approval of a Specific Use Permit for a freestanding commercial antenna on public land operated by NTMWD (North Texas Municipal Water District). The permit was approved on first reading at the May 26, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Developers should monitor whether this infrastructure project affects their own development plans in the area.
Z2026-023 — specific_use_permit
This case involves a request for a Specific Use Permit to construct an accessory structure at 304 E. Bourn Street in Rockwall. The permit was denied by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
P2026-016 — plat
This is a replat request for a lot within the Rockwall County YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Addition. The case was approved at the May 26, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. This case is relevant if you are considering property transactions or development adjacent to or within this addition.
P2026-014 — plat
A replat was approved for Lot 4, Block A in the REC Campus Addition. This case involves subdivision or reconfiguration of an existing lot in this development.
P2026-013 — plat
This is a replat request for Lot 5 in Block A of Las Primeras Addition that was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The case involves a reconfiguration of existing platted land in Rockwall, TX.
Z2026-012 — other
This case involves a text amendment to Article 11 of the Unified Development Code governing development applications and review procedures. The amendment was on its second reading and was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Developers should monitor changes to development application procedures that may affect project timelines and submission requirements.
Z2026-008 — Single-family home construction
This is a replat of a 0.15-acre single-family lot in an SF-7 zone for residential home construction at 213 South Clark Street. Staff recommends conditional approval pending completion of technical modifications and satisfaction of engineering, building, and fire department requirements. The project will proceed to City Council for final approval following Planning and Zoning Commission review.
SP2025-042 — Retail building
This is a site plan for a retail building (Skyridge Retail Building) at 2200 Ridge Road in Rockwall's Scenic Overlay District. The project requires a variance for primary building façade articulation standards, as the irregular building configuration does not meet all articulation requirements on every elevation. Multiple design/compliance issues have been addressed through plan revisions, including parking, landscaping, lighting, and architectural element standards.
Z2015-035 — Single-Family 8.4 (SF-8.4)
This case involves rezoning land from Agricultural to a Planned Development District for single-family residential use. A preliminary plat was approved by City Council on November 16, 2026. The development appears to be progressing through the approval process with zoning and platting components.
PZ1998-004 — Heavy Commercial (HC) District uses, including commercial establishments with large volumes of truck traffic, outside operations, outside storage of materials and equipment
This 1.50-acre commercial property at 960 Sids Road is being rezoned from Commercial (C) to Heavy Commercial (HC) District to align with adjacent RISD bus storage facilities and other HC-zoned properties. The property is located in the Southwest Residential District per the comprehensive plan and borders the Flagstone Estates residential subdivision to the west, requiring adequate buffering due to HC uses involving truck traffic, outside storage, and noise.
RES2026-1604 — Accessory Structure (200 SF maximum)
An existing unpermitted 240 SF accessory structure exceeding the SF-7 District's 144 SF maximum requires a Specific Use Permit for approval after reduction to 200 SF. If approved with conditions, no additional accessory structures may be constructed on the property. This case impacts residential infill development in established single-family neighborhoods.
Z2020-049 — specific_use_permit
An applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit to bring unpermitted structures on their single-family property into compliance after building an addition that exceeded maximum size requirements. The property currently contains a 3,431 SF home plus accessory structures, and the applicant has submitted building permits to address code violations.
CE2025-6295 — Banquet facility/event hall and coffee shop
Applicant seeks to rezone 9.9-acre property from Agricultural to Light Industrial District to permit a banquet facility/event hall and coffee shop. The rezoning aligns with the Comprehensive Plan's Technology/Employment Center designation and is conditioned on submission of a Specific Use Permit for the banquet facility, site plan, and final plat. Property is adjacent to single-family residential subdivision (Emerson Farms) to the south with one opposition notice received.
DEM2015-0003 — Single-family home
This case involves approval of a Specific Use Permit to construct a single-family home on a vacant 0.138-acre infill lot within an established residential neighborhood zoned Single-Family 7 (SF-7). The proposed 3,502 SF two-story home is larger and taller than existing homes on the street, and includes a front-facing garage that does not meet the standard 20-foot setback requirement, though this is noted as typical for the area. Developers should monitor this case for precedent on residential infill standards and garage setback waivers in mature neighborhoods.
P2021-058 — Single-family home (Residential Infill in or Adjacent to an Established Subdivision)
The applicant seeks approval of a Specific Use Permit to construct a 3,962 SF two-story single-family home on a vacant 0.161-acre lot (804 Kernodle Street) in a mature SF-7 residential area. The proposed home exceeds the height and square footage of most nearby homes (typically 1,080-3,825 SF), and the garage setback (4.25 inches from front façade) does not meet the standard 20-foot requirement, though this is reportedly typical for the area. Staff notes approval is discretionary and depends on a finding that the home will not negatively impact the established subdivision; one opposition letter has been received.
Z2025-024 — Golf Driving Range and Family Entertainment Center (Outdoor Commercial Amusement/Recreation)
The applicant seeks approval of a Specific Use Permit for a golf driving range and family entertainment center with structures exceeding 60 feet (up to 200 feet maximum height for netting and support structures) in a Commercial zoning district. Staff recommends approval as the regional entertainment venue aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and is surrounded by commercial and heavy commercial uses; however, the application has received 5 notices of opposition and 2 in favor from nearby property owners.
P2020-005 — Outdoor Commercial Amusement/Recreation land use (Golf Driving Range and Family Entertainment Center) and Structure Exceeding 60-Feet in Height
Applicant seeks a Specific Use Permit for a mixed-use entertainment venue including a golf driving range with 200-foot poles, indoor/outdoor amusement facilities, restaurants, and event space on a commercially-zoned property at Sids Road and S. Goliad Street. The facility requires approval to exceed the standard 60-foot height limit and to permit outdoor commercial amusement uses. The proposal must meet a 300-foot setback requirement from residential properties, though staff indicates the closest residence appears to exceed this distance across a planned state highway.
PZ2000-117 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning a property from Agricultural to Commercial district in Rockwall, TX. The commercial zoning change suggests potential commercial development opportunity on currently agricultural land. A preliminary plat was previously approved by City Council in February 2020, indicating this is a follow-up development action.
P2024-009 — Single-family home (Residential Infill Adjacent to an Established Subdivision)
Applicant Akhil Vats seeks a Specific Use Permit to construct a 9,017 SF two-story single-family home on a vacant 1.59-acre lot in the Peoples Tract Addition, which qualifies as residential infill adjacent to the established Maytona Ranch Estates subdivision. The proposed home generally conforms to density and dimensional requirements but requires a waiver for the minimum 3:12 roof pitch, as the modern design includes lower roof pitches. Approval is conditioned on the home conforming to submitted building elevations, renderings, and site plans, with completion and city inspection required for permit expiration.
Z2024-015 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning property from Agricultural to Single-Family Estate 1.5 District as part of the Peoples Tract Addition development. The rezoning was previously approved by City Council on April 15, 2024, and is now before the Planning & Zoning Commission on May 12, 2026. Developers should review whether this zoning designation affects their land use plans or competitive positioning in this area.
A2018-004 — pd_amendment
The applicant is seeking to amend Planned Development District 79 (PD-79) following voluntary annexation of the subject property into the district. This amendment request was formally submitted in September 2019 and will be heard at the May 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers with interests in PD-79 should review any proposed modifications to the district's terms and conditions.
DG-21-10571 — Commercial Freestanding Antenna (50-foot monopole)
This case involves a specific use permit for a 50-foot commercial freestanding antenna on a 0.40-acre tract owned by the North Texas Municipal Water District in the PD-80 district. The antenna facility will require equipment buildings, parking access, and compliance with city engineering standards. Developers should note that antenna installations in this area require a formal SUP and compliance with strict operational conditions regarding equipment building materials, parking, and height restrictions.
SP2024-038 — Commercial Freestanding Antenna (monopole structure, 50-feet height)
This is a request for a Specific Use Permit to construct a 50-foot freestanding commercial monopole antenna on a 0.40-acre public property owned by North Texas Municipal Water District. The antenna exceeds the SF-10 District's 36-foot height limit by 14 feet but includes design mitigation such as wrought-iron fencing and landscaping to reduce visual impacts on nearby residential subdivisions (Breezy Hill Estates to the east and Hidden Valley Estates to the west).
22-2024 — Church/House of Worship
This case involves a specific use permit request for a church/house of worship on a 2.681-acre commercial lot on Turtle Cove Boulevard. The property is within the Scenic Overlay District and will require compliance with multiple engineering and site design standards including parking dimensions, drainage systems, easements, and landscaping requirements. The project has received departmental approvals with comments from Building, Fire, Parks, Police, and GIS divisions as of April 2026.
MIS2026-008 — Front Yard Fence Exception
This case involves a request for an exception to allow a front yard fence on a small 0.1150-acre residential lot in the SF-7 zoned area. The decision may affect the feasibility of fencing similar residential properties in the Southside Residential Neighborhood Overlay district.
MIS2026-007 — Approval of existing smooth-face concrete retaining wall (exception to Engineering Standards)
A request for an exception to the City's Engineering Standards to allow an existing smooth-face concrete retaining wall (instead of the required stone/brick/stamped finish) on a 10.549-acre assisted living facility property. The applicant constructed the wall after it failed inspection, creating a precedent issue for engineering standard compliance. This case matters to developers because approving post-construction variances to engineering standards could establish expectations that non-compliance can be remedied through after-the-fact approval rather than initial compliance.
MIS2026-006 — Residential fence exception (eight-foot metal panel fence with cedar posts and cedar pickets)
This case approves an after-the-fact exception to material requirements for a residential fence that was constructed without a permit. The fence does not fully comply with UDC requirements for standard cedar materials but includes modified cedar pickets on the exterior facing Ralph Hall Parkway to better align with neighborhood character.
Z2019-021 — pd_amendment
This case involves amending the development standards and concept plan for the existing Saddle Star Estates South Subdivision to add Phase 3, incorporating an additional 14.995-acre tract into the existing 55.413-acre development. The amendment increases the total subdivision acreage to 70.408 acres and was approved by City Council on December 20, 2021.
04-381 — Outside storage of trailers
This case grants a 9-year specific use permit (with 3-month extension of initial approval period) for outside storage of trailers on a 4.4-acre Light Industrial property in Rockwall's IH-30 Overlay district. The development requires completion of civil engineering plans by September 2026 and construction improvements by September 2027, with restrictions on semi-trailer/tractor-trailer storage and requirements for wrought iron fencing and landscaping. Commercial real estate developers should monitor this project as it establishes conditional use precedent for industrial outdoor storage in this high-visibility overlay district.
SP2026-008 — Single-Family 10 (SF-10) - 123 residential lots in Erwin Farms Subdivision
This site plan approval for Erwin Farms Subdivision proposes 123 residential lots on approximately 98 acres within PD-104 zoning. The case has been tabled to May 12, 2026, so it will not be heard at the April 28 meeting. Developers should monitor this residential subdivision project's progress on the rescheduled hearing date.
P2026-011 — plat
This case involves a replat of Lots 7 and 8 in the Davenport Acres Addition at 609. The replat has been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Developers should review whether this affects any adjacent properties or planned development activity in the area.
P2026-008 — plat
This is approval of a preliminary plat for Phase 3 of the Saddle Star Subdivision in Rockwall. The plat was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on the scheduled agenda date. Developers working in the Rockwall area should note this project's phase development progression.
Z2026-014 — pd_amendment
This case proposes an amendment to Planned Development District 46 (PD-46), a 47.37-acre commercial tract in Rockwall. The amendment was denied, indicating the proposed changes to the existing PD ordinance do not align with city requirements or community interests. Developers should review the specific reasons for denial to understand constraints on future commercial development in this PD district.
Z2026-011 — outside storage
This case involves a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow outside storage on a 4.4-acre Light Industrial zoned tract adjacent to IH-30 in Rockwall. The permit would amend Ordinance No. 20-01 and the site is located within the IH-30 Overlay District. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in industrial real estate or outdoor storage uses in the Rockwall area.
MIS2026-005 — other
This case involves a minor waiver request for a Downtown District building to use white and black as primary colors, which deviates from UDC requirements that these colors be used only as accents. The waiver was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, so developers should be aware that facade color standards in the DT District can be modified through discretionary approval.
Z2026-002 — Accessory Structure
This case requests a Specific Use Permit for an existing accessory structure on a 0.344-acre single-family residential lot in the SF-7 district. The property is subject to the Southside Residential Neighborhood Overlay District and the applicant must modify the unpermitted structure to conform to the approved concept plan, with restrictions preventing separate sale or conveyance of the accessory structure from the primary residence.
RES2026-908 — 8-foot cedar fence for residential property
Applicant Kevin Osornio of MBA Custom Homes is requesting an exception to allow an 8-foot cedar fence extending 20 feet beyond the front façade of a single-family home in the SF-7 District. The proposed fence would encroach into the previously approved reduced side setback and extend to the property line, exceeding the standard residential fence height and transparency requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission approval is required for this front yard fence exception.
COM2025-4398 — Repair of failed retaining wall section at Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care
Applicant is requesting a variance to the Engineering Department's Standards requiring stone facing on retaining walls 18 inches or taller; the constructed 14-foot retaining wall at Lakeshore Assisted Living was built with smooth concrete instead of the approved stone-faced finish and failed inspection. Staff recommends denial because the applicant proposes no compensatory measures, no unique conditions exist to warrant the variance, and the work directly conflicts with the approved building permit.
Z2021-024 — Warehouse/Distribution Center
This case seeks to allow Warehouse/Distribution Center use by-right on a property within an existing Planned Development (Ordinance No. 21-32, Tract 12). The proposal would modify the terms of the PD to permit this industrial use without requiring conditional permits or additional approval processes.
A1997-001 — pd_amendment
This case involves a planned development district amendment for PD-46, which has a Commercial base zoning but permits legally non-conforming land uses to operate as by-right uses. The district was established in 1999 to accommodate existing uses at the time of annexation. Developers should understand the flexibility and constraints of this mixed-use planned development framework.
P2026-000 — plat
This is a replat of a 21.378-acre parcel for the Rockwall County YMCA involving reconfiguration of Lot 2, Block A. The plat requires standard city notation, monumentation ties, floodplain mapping with elevations, erosion hazard setbacks in drainage easements, and fire lane and access easements with dimensions.
SP2018-027 — plat
This is a replat of a 21.378-acre YMCA property in Rockwall, requiring subdivision plat approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. The case involves technical revisions to meet municipal code requirements and will be conditionally approved pending final modifications by the surveyor.
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