The Trophy Club Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that Town Council approve a text amendment to the Town Code (Chapter 14, Section 14.02.405) to reduce the required waiting period to reapply after a Zoning Board of Adjustment ruling from one year to 90 days (three months).

Staff told the commission that town council had directed staff on June 23, 2025, to initiate a text amendment changing the waiting period from one year to four months; staff proposed the amendment and included a redlined version of the ordinance in the packet. The commission discussed several alternatives — 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 days — and coalesced around 90 days as a balanced option that gives applicants time to revise plans while shortening the period neighbors must wait for a reapplication.

Bill Allen, a Trophy Club resident, spoke in favor of shortening the waiting period. "We share a boundary with a neighbor who was involved in submitting this request," Allen said. He told commissioners that a one‑year delay had stalled a remodeling project and could constrain future plans such as adding a third car garage; he said a shorter period would help homeowners and neighbors resolve projects sooner.

Commissioners discussed the ZBA's authority and the purpose of a waiting period. Several members said one year is too long and noted that the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) has strong authority and that appeals from ZBA decisions can go to county court. Commissioners and staff also discussed processing timelines: staff estimated 30–60 days to prepare an application packet, and noted that the ordinance triggers the waiting period from the date of the ZBA ruling, not the date of a new hearing.

After discussion, the commission moved to recommend that Town Council adopt a text amendment reducing the waiting period from one year to 90 days (three months). The motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the item and the redlined ordinance remain under the town attorney's review; town council will consider the amendment for final adoption.

Next steps: staff will finalize the ordinance language with the town attorney and forward the recommendation to Town Council for a public hearing and final vote.