Council approves zoning map amendment to extend Weatherford College planned‑development district to newly acquired parcels

Weatherford — The City Council on Aug. 26 approved a zoning map amendment requested by Weatherford College to incorporate several parcels into the college’s existing planned‑development (PD) zoning. Planning staff said Weatherford College purchased the identified properties and seeks to include them within its PD to accommodate future campus planning. Staff recommended approval; no development permits or construction plans were submitted with the zoning change. Why it matters: Consolidating college‑owned parcels into a single PD zoning simplifies future campus planning and permits the college to apply its existing PD standards uniformly across newly acquired property. Weatherford College is scheduled to provide an update to council in September on campus progress. Discussion vs. decisions: Council approved the zoning map amendment (formal action). Council discussion was limited to confirming the parcels would be placed under the college’s existing PD standards and that no immediate construction permits were before staff.