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Waco council approves multiple zoning changes, special permits and city code updates; several ordinances pass on second reading

5607371 · August 20, 2025
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On Aug. 19 the Waco City Council approved a slate of zoning rezonings, special permits, code changes and administrative ordinances, including residential rezonings, special permits for a farmer's market and a short-term rental, expansion of police staffing, and updates to zoning rules to comply with recent state law.

The Waco City Council on Aug. 19 approved a series of routine and substantive items, including zoning map changes, special-use permits and several city ordinances on second reading.

Planning items: Council approved a special permit for China Spring Farmers and Crafters to hold a farmer's market at 12301 Yankee Road after plan commission recommended approval 9-0. The council also approved a special-permit short-term rental (Type 1) at 2919 Gorman Avenue; staff explained a Type 1 STR requires the owner or designated operator to be on-site and limits…

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