Council adopts multiple CDO changes after edits; removes proposed EV requirement for gas stations

The Fulshear City Council on March 18 adopted a package of amendments to the city's Coordinated Development Ordinance (Chapter 28) that change permitted uses, design standards and several technical definitions across zoning articles. Staff described the package as about 15 targeted edits meant to clarify definitions, improve pedestrian design in and near the downtown core, and adjust development standards for specific uses.

Major items adopted (summary) - Gas stations: Staff initially proposed adding two conditions for new gas stations in the downtown district (an emergency power source and a minimum of two EV chargers). During the meeting staff agreed to remove the EV‑charger requirement; the requirement for an emergency power source (generator or equivalent) remains under discussion. Council members questioned whether a mandatory EV requirement would be a burdensome market mandate for private business. Staff agreed to remove the EV chargers requirement before final ordinance publication. - Dry cleaning: The ordinance clarifies the distinction between a "dry cleaning…