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Whitehouse shortens wait to resubmit denied zoning petitions to six months
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 26-0127-02 to reduce the required waiting period for resubmitting a denied rezoning petition from 12 months to 6 months, aiming to balance developer flexibility with relief for nearby property owners from repetitive filings.
The Whitehouse City Council approved an ordinance to shorten the waiting period for resubmitting denied zoning petitions from 12 months to six months.
Planning staff explained the change follows regional practice and reduces repeat filings that can burden staff and nearby homeowners. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the six-month period, though one commissioner had advocated a three-month option.
Council discussion focused on nearby property owners' experience of receiving notice and attending hearings; staff noted mail notices occur about 2'' weeks before a hearing, making a 90-day window feel short to neighbors. A councilmember moved to adopt Ordinance 26-0127-02 and the motion carried on voice vote.
