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Katy council approves rezoning of 4.89 acres near I‑10 to C‑2 general business
Summary
The City of Katy rezoned about 4.89 acres in the JG Bennett survey from R‑1 single‑family to C‑2 general business after a public hearing; council said annexation default zoning prompted the procedural rezoning and argued city oversight and tax revenue are benefits.
The City of Katy on Jan. 27 approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 4.89 acres in the JG Bennett survey (Waller County) from R‑1 single‑family to C‑2 general business.
City planner Rachel Lazo told the council the property, just south of the Cameron facilities on Texas Heritage Parkway, was annexed in October and defaulted to R‑1 zoning at annexation; the rezoning to C‑2 aligns with the annexation service plan. The council opened and closed a statutory public hearing before voting.
Council member Gina Hicks moved the ordinance, seconded by Council member Roy Robertson. After brief remarks by Council member Janet Court that the rezoning was a procedural step consistent with the property owner’s intended use and that annexation brings city oversight and tax revenue, the council voted to approve the ordinance. The ordinance includes standard sections providing for an effective date, repeals of conflicting provisions and a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations.
The property description presented to council places the site southwest of Interstate 10 and Texas Heritage Parkway; the staff report noted the rezoning was recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission at its Jan. 14 meeting.
The council did not identify additional site‑specific conditions or a development plan in the public hearing; no vote tally by individual member was recorded in the transcript. The ordinance passed and will be published as required by city procedure.
