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County schedules May 13 public hearing on proposed subdivision regulation exceptions
Summary
Guadalupe County Planning staff presented draft exceptions to Section 3 of the county subdivision regulations and the court set a public hearing for May 13, 2025. Staff said the intent is to clarify exceptions (for examples such as certain family divisions, foreclosures or loans), require an application form and track exceptions if adopted.
Guadalupe County planning staff presented draft language on April 29 to add specified exceptions to Section 3 of the county subdivision regulations and the Commissioners Court set a public hearing for the proposal on May 13, 2025.
Planning staff said the proposed exceptions would add categories beyond those in state statute and that staff will require a submission form for each exception so the county can track how properties were split without platting. Staff reviewed prior change dates in county regulations (references to activity in 1989–1996 and a 2021 loan exception) and said clarifications are intended to help landowners, real estate professionals and staff navigate requirements.
Court members asked staff whether there is a consistent pattern among other counties for selecting an effective grandfathering date; staff said dates vary widely. Court members asked staff to prepare outreach materials and to post the draft exceptions and the proposed exception-tracking form to the county website before the hearing. The court authorized publishing notice and set May 13 as the hearing date during the regular Commissioners Court meeting.
Ending: Staff said they will draft proposed order language requiring submission of forms for any exception and will publish notice and materials ahead of the May 13 hearing.
