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Belton council approves two Ag-to-residential rezonings on Longbow and Longboat roads
Summary
Council unanimously approved two zoning changes (Longbow Road and Longboat Road) permitting future subdivision into one‑acre single‑family lots; both sites are outside city water/wastewater CCNs and will require Dog Ridge water and septic or Bell County approvals.
The Belton City Council unanimously approved two separate zoning changes on April 20 to allow single‑family development on properties south of Interstate 14.
The first rezoning, for approximately 4.38 acres at 7040 Longbow Road, moves the parcel from agricultural to single‑family 1 (SF‑1) to allow future subdivision into roughly one‑acre lots and detached homes. The applicant’s representative, Tommy Shaw, said the owner had considered other uses but plans to subdivide and build single‑family homes. Planning staff noted the property is outside the city water and wastewater CCNs, so new homes will require on‑site septic systems and coordination with Dog Ridge Water for meters. One adjacent property owner submitted a letter of support.
The council also approved a second rezoning for about 10 acres at 6959 Longboat Road (across Simmons Road), likewise from agricultural to SF‑1 to enable one‑acre lots and detached homes. Planning staff said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the Longboat property; the staff presentation reiterated the same utility constraints: Dog Ridge Water meters and septic permits with Bell County Public Health District approval will be required because the properties are not in the city CCN.
Both items received no substantive public opposition at the council meeting and passed on motions and seconds; council members thanked staff for coordination with the applicant and the fire code comments that informed lot layout and fire access considerations.
