Council adopts Corridor Mixed‑Use (CMU) zoning changes after lengthy debate; setbacks and lighting cross‑reference revised

Mar 16, 2026

After resuming a previously tabled ordinance, Bellaire council amended and adopted changes to the CMU corridor mixed‑use zoning rules, approving a compromise on height/setback provisions (minimum rear yard setback changed from 15' to 10') and adding an explicit outdoor‑lighting code cross‑reference; council declined several other restrictive amendments.

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The Bellaire City Council resumed consideration of a previously tabled ordinance to amend Chapter 24 (planning and zoning) governing the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) district and adopted it with targeted edits after more than two hours of discussion.

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