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Katy council adopts Village at Katy PDD zoning amendments, adds $2,000-per-day penalty
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Summary
The Katy City Council on July 14 approved amendments to the Village at Katy Planned Development District, updating development standards and adding a $2,000-per-day penalty for violations; council and staff discussed driveway access and TxDOT approvals before a unanimous vote.
The Katy City Council voted July 14 to adopt amendments to the Village at Katy Planned Development District, updating development requirements and adding a penalty provision of $2,000 per day for violations.
The ordinance, described by staff as an amendment to Ordinance No. 6 21 (amending Ordinance No. 28 42) and recommended by the city planning and zoning commission on June 10, 2025, was presented in a public hearing. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, which was opened and closed before council action.
Council Member Janet Court questioned whether the number of proposed access points presented a safety concern, saying, "Is that normal to have that many entrances into an area?" An unidentified staff member responded that the proposed primary driveway had "already received approval from TxDOT" and that some driveways would be shared between pad sites, specifically citing shared access for "Cherokee and La-Z-Boy," which staff said reduced the number of curb cuts along the frontage.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris moved to adopt the ordinance; Council Member Janet Court seconded. After the brief discussion the council voted in favor and the motion carried.
Why it matters: The amendments change development requirements in the Village at Katy Plan Development District, and the new daily penalty establishes an enforcement mechanism for future compliance. Staff noted the planning commission had previously recommended approval; the council’s discussion focused narrowly on access and traffic safety rather than broader land-use policy.
The ordinance summary read at the meeting referenced the ordinance numbers and the penalty amount. The council took no additional action beyond adoption at the July 14 meeting.
