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Katy council debates special‑use permit for church at 5038 E. 5th St.; no final vote
Summary
Council heard testimony from a church representative and engaged in extended debate about unpermitted work, certificate‑of‑occupancy requirements and public‑safety concerns for a proposed Apostolic Church at 5038 E. 5th St. The item was not finally approved; council asked for more information and left the matter pending.
The Katy City Council on Aug. 25 considered a request to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 621 to grant a special‑use permit allowing a religious institution at 5038 East 5th Street for the Apostolic Church. The applicant and church representative, Dapo Balogun, told the council the small congregation conducts worship and youth programming and said prior special‑use approvals had been granted.
Planning staff told the council that an earlier approval required the church to obtain a certificate of occupancy within 90 days;…
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