Leon Valley panel adds ‘bail bond facility’ to zoning code; B2 allowed with SUP, B3 and I1 allowed by right

The Leon Valley Planning and Zoning Commission voted to add a defined “bail bond facility” use to the city’s zoning code and to allow the use in B2 retail districts only with a specific use permit while permitting it by right in B3 commercial and I1 industrial districts. The motion passed with one dissenting vote by Commissioner Diaz.

Staff member Susanna Huerta told the commission the proposed change would revise Chapter 15, Article 15.215 o2, Division 2 (rules of construction and definitions) and Division 6 (permitted-use table) to add a definition for “bail bond facility” and place the use into zoning categories. Huerta said the proposed definition describes a business that posts bonds with the courts as a surety in exchange for a fee and that companies must provide proof of a current Texas license regulated by the state insurance department under occupation-code provisions referenced in the staff presentation.

Applicant Mike Castaneda addressed the commission and described how his operation…