Bellmead commission discusses housekeeping changes to zoning code to resolve 5,000 vs. 7,700‑square‑foot conflict

The Bellmead Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6 p.m. March 18 and discussed proposed amendments to the city’s Code of Ordinances (Appendix A, Zoning) and subdivision regulations intended to remove a contradiction over minimum single‑family lot sizes and to clarify setback language.

The item was presented by Mr. Morris, a city staff member, who described the package as a “housekeeping measure” and said the changes would be brought back as a public hearing in April. He told commissioners the zoning ordinance currently lists a 5,000‑square‑foot minimum for single‑family lots (50 by 100 feet), while the subdivision regulations contain a 7,700‑square‑foot minimum with a 70‑foot frontage, producing confusion for developers and property owners.

"This is kind of a housekeeping measure for us too," Mr. Morris said. He proposed making the code consistent either by…