Lockhart, TX — rezoning & P&Z cases
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CA-257 — other
The City of Lockhart is establishing a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) covering approximately 1,959 acres in its ETJ and Caldwell County, with a public hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026. Prior to that hearing, the City will consider an ordinance expanding its extraterritorial jurisdiction to include approximately 168.6 acres currently outside the ETJ. This economic development tool will affect tax receipts on new value created within the zone and may impact development financing and feasibility in the area.
10-2023 — other
This is an administrative amendment to add a co-lessee to an existing hangar lease at Lockhart Municipal Airport, with no changes to lease terms, rental rates, or other provisions. The amendment provides continuity and administrative clarity for the remainder of the lease term through October 1, 2029. This matter is unlikely to impact commercial real estate development as it involves only an administrative modification to an existing airport hangar lease.
05-2026 — other
This is a municipal redistricting case realigning city council districts to incorporate newly annexed territories. The case is not relevant to commercial real estate development as it concerns municipal governance and electoral boundaries rather than land use, zoning, or development rights.
R-2025-27 — other
This is a feasibility study and architectural scope of work for the renovation and expansion of an existing pre-engineered metal building (former movie theater) into the Lockhart Recreation Center. The $11.8 million project involves approximately 11,800 sq ft of renovation plus 2,000 sq ft of new construction, including an indoor multi-activity court, fitness facilities, community room, and outdoor recreational facilities. Developers should monitor this case as it represents significant public infrastructure investment in Lockhart that may affect market dynamics and future development patterns in the area.
56-313 — other
Case 56-313 proposes creation of a residential parking permit area on Center Street near Lockhart I.S.D., restricting parking during school hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days). This administrative parking management measure may affect parking availability for nearby commercial or residential properties and should be monitored if you have operations or development interests in the Center Street corridor.
CA-246 — Retail commercial uses
The applicant seeks to rezone 1.806 acres from Industrial Light to Commercial Heavy Business to enable retail commercial uses at 221 East MLK Industrial Boulevard. While the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-1 vote), the Lockhart EDC opposed the change due to concerns about loss of industrial zoning in Industrial Park II. The property's corner location between the industrial park and residential/commercial areas to the east could serve as a transitional use.
64-205 — other
Case 64-205 proposes an ordinance amendment to update legal definitions for retail food establishments in compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services requirements that went into effect in 2004. The amendment preserves exemptions for outdoor community events lasting no more than four consecutive days, allowing continued operation of local events like Cinco de Mayo and the Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival. This is primarily a regulatory compliance update with minimal impact on commercial development or zoning.
64-128 — Retail uses including convenience stores and gas stations
This 1.806-acre property will be rezoned from Industrial Light to Commercial Heavy Business to enable retail development including convenience stores and gas stations. The rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan's Local Corridor designation and nearby residential/mixed-use developments, but the City's Economic Development Corporation has expressed concern about the loss of industrially-zoned land in Lockhart Industrial Park II.
ZC-26-02 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change 1.806 acres in Lockhart Industrial Park II from Light Industrial to Commercial Heavy Business zoning. The property is located at 221 East MLK Industrial Boulevard and is being pursued by CSW Lockhart LP through petitioner Anthony Goode. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in Lockhart's industrial or commercial development patterns.
50-225 — text_amendment
Ordinance 2026-14 amends Chapter 54 of the City Code to reinstate "short-term rental" within the definition of "hotel" for Hotel Occupancy Tax purposes. This clarification ensures short-term rental platforms are properly regulated and required to collect and remit local Hotel Occupancy Tax to the City, affecting short-term rental operators and investors in Lockhart.
ZC-26-01 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change 1.164 acres at 519 West San Antonio Street from CLB to CMB zoning, which would allow for more intensive commercial development on the property. The change enables a broader range of commercial uses permitted in the higher-density CMB district. Developers should monitor this case if they have commercial development interests in this Lockhart corridor.
17-2026 — other
This ordinance amendment clarifies and expands what qualifies as ordinary maintenance in Lockhart's Historic District and on City-designated landmarks, specifically allowing repainting with color shade changes without requiring a Certificate for Alteration. The changes also permit replacement of exterior painted wood with composite wood-like materials as an exemption from Certificate requirements, provided the new material is similar in color to the original. These modifications may reduce permitting requirements and costs for property owners undertaking routine maintenance and restoration work in historic areas.
04-700 — other
This case involves the abandonment and vacation of a 0.171-acre unnamed alley segment connecting South Blanco Street to South Guadalupe Street in Lockhart. The City will convey the abandoned right-of-way to adjacent property owners. This may be relevant to developers with adjacent properties seeking to consolidate land or eliminate public access constraints.
54-119 — text_amendment
The City of Lockhart is updating its hotel occupancy tax code (Chapter 54, Article IV) to require short-term rental listing platforms (like Airbnb) to collect and remit the 7% hotel occupancy tax directly to the city rather than individual property owners doing so. This addresses compliance gaps, as only 29 of an estimated 68 short-term rental properties are currently registered with the city, and the change is expected to significantly increase municipal tax revenue from short-term rentals.
ZC-24-09 — One-story multifamily residential development with maximum 150 units of attached single-story residences with two-car garages
This case involves removal of 23.4 acres from the existing Maple Park PDD and creation of a new PDD allowing up to 150 multifamily residential units on two lots at the southeast corner of Maple Street and City Line Road. The development replaces the prior mixed-use (residential and commercial) designation with exclusively multifamily housing, featuring internal drives, walkways, dark-sky compliant lighting, landscaping standards, and recreational amenities including a swimming pool. The City Council unanimously approved the rezoning ordinance on January 20, 2026.
56-194 — text_amendment
This text amendment removes an obsolete school speed zone from Section 56-194 of the city ordinance that has not been in use since the Junior High Campus transitioned to administrative use. The school speed zone removal is coordinated with TxDOT's upcoming resurfacing project on State Highway 142 and does not affect the existing 35 MPH speed limit.
64-203 — text_amendment
This text amendment strengthens nonresidential landscaping standards in Section 64-203 to require more robust landscaping for new and redeveloped commercial projects citywide. The ordinance change aims to create more attractive and environmentally responsive commercial development, addressing shortcomings in the current minimum requirements. Developers of commercial projects will need to meet enhanced landscaping requirements compared to existing standards.
64-196 — text_amendment
This case involves adoption of new zoning code sections establishing Entrance Corridor Overlay districts, nonresidential appearance standards for new development and building additions, and related design standards for landscaping, connectivity, and sidewalks. Developers proposing new commercial or mixed-use projects in Lockhart will need to comply with enhanced design requirements including bonus features for building articulation, materials, landscaping, and parking lot screening.
86-101 — Residential and commercial purposes
The City Council is considering approval of a First Amendment to the Seawillow Ranch Development Agreement for a 586.778-acre development consisting of residential and commercial uses. This amendment to an existing development agreement affects a large mixed-use property near Lay Road and may impact development timing, infrastructure requirements, or land use terms for this significant project.
ZC-24-08 — rezoning
A rezoning request for approximately 85 acres of agricultural land from AO to RMD zoning to enable residential medium-density development at 2500 FM 1322. The hearing was postponed from the January 20, 2026 agenda to March 18, 2025, so developers should monitor the rescheduled hearing date for any impacts to their market area or competitive positioning.
74-114 — Class A office space (second floor); meetings, forums, and music events (first and third floors)
Gloria Group Partners, LP has acquired and improved the property at 119 W. San Antonio Street with $3.15+ million in building improvements, creating or maintaining at least 25 full-time jobs. The City is providing a performance-based infrastructure rebate not to exceed $200,000 contingent upon job and payroll maintenance. This economic development agreement aligns with the City's targeted business refresh strategy to increase Class A office space and support tourism/hospitality.