Council approves multiple items; helmet rule expanded to e-bikes, Chapel Crossing zoning amended, several rezoning requests denied

The Southlake City Council voted on several ordinances, rezoning requests and the capital improvements program during its Feb. 18 meeting. Major outcomes included adopting the fiscal‑year 2025–2029 capital improvements program, expanding the bicycle‑helmet requirement to e‑bikes, approving a zoning amendment for Chapel Crossing (with a tree‑preservation condition), denying two rezoning proposals and approving an RPUD on first reading for property on North Whitechapel.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (Items 4A–4H): Approved 6–0. Items included minutes from prior meetings, resolution 25‑004 designating a method for written public information requests, ZA25‑3 preliminary plat for Cardinal Court Addition, multiple tree service contracts and adoption of a city mural policy. Councilmember Cathy Talley offered the consent items; motion to approve was made during the regular session and carried 6–0.

- Ordinance 735‑B (Item 6A): Approved 6–0 on second reading. The amendment expands the city's bicycle helmet…