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Commission permits gravel in city right-of-way for Zapata property; inspector to require permits and increased fee for unpermitted work
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Gabriel Zapata's request to allow gravel installation within the city right-of-way adjacent to his townhome property, contingent on permit processing; staff noted the city may assess increased permit fees for work performed without prior right-of-way approval.
On July 24, 2025, the South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission voted to allow Gabriel Zapata to install gravel in the city right-of-way adjacent to his newly constructed townhome property, with the condition that Zapata obtain the required permits and pay any applicable increased permit fees for work performed before permit issuance.
Zapata told the commission the gravel was necessary because rain had repeatedly turned the right-of-way area into a mud hazard that filled a nearby drain. He said he had attempted to stabilize the area by using a binding spray and temporary measures and asked the commission for…
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