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Commission Recommends Conditions for Mixed-Use Development

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Commission backs signage rule changes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of amendments to Galveston’s signage regulations, including allowing staff to increase a specified distance up to 5,500 linear feet from a property line or as deemed appropriate.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Urban Neighborhood Rules

The Planning Commission reviewed Urban Neighborhood lot sizes, setback requirements, and permitted uses as directed by City Council. The minutes record public comment but no formal vote or decision.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission Recommends Conditions for Mixed-Use Development

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a mixed-use Planned Unit Development by a 5-1 vote, with conditions including a conservation area, 15 workforce housing units, a sewer plant area of at least five acres, and larger minimum lots in Zone Three.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Commission Holds Dune and Plat Hearings

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on dune and dune-vegetation disturbance at 401 E. Beach Drive after 105 property-owner notices were sent, with six returned. It also held a public hearing on a minor plat to reconfigure one lot into two.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Commission approves beachfront lift and right-of-way use

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a beachfront construction and dune protection permit for a proposed cargo lift at 21309 Gulf Drive. It also unanimously approved placing electrical conduits and a protective ramp in the City of Galveston right-of-way near 2310 Sealy/Avenue I.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Commission Recommends Landmark Designation

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended designating 2210 31st Street as a Galveston Landmark, with all five voting members in favor and none opposed. Staff reported that 32 public hearing notices were sent and none were returned.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Commission Recommends Stewart Road Zoning Change

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend changing 11243 Stewart Road from residential to commercial zoning, subject to staff recommendations. Thirty-two public notices were sent, and none were returned.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Single-family zoning recommended for Barracuda Avenue

The Planning Commission recommended approval of restricted single-family (R-0) zoning for the Barracuda Avenue neighborhood, with five votes in favor, none opposed, and one abstention. It also approved a license allowing construction staging for the Bishop’s Palace reroofing project through March 31, 2026.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Commission Recommends Beach Access Rule Changes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of changes to Chapter 29 regulations governing beach access. It also approved, 4-0, a license allowing construction fencing and scaffolding adjacent to 302 21st Street, while a dune mitigation matter was deferred to November 4, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Commission recommends against Cove View RV park

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a proposed Planned Unit Development overlay for RV park use at 3203 Cove View Blvd. The commission also declined to recommend abandoning about 18,134 square feet of street right of way near Sportsman Road after a 3-1 vote fell short of the four affirmative votes required.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Planning Commission Finalizes Award Recommendations

The Planning Commission finalized recommendations for recipients of its annual awards.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Commission Approves Several Development Requests

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a beachfront construction and dune protection permit for a single-family home, a permanent license for a pedestrian skybridge over a street right-of-way, and a subdivision replat. It also recommended approval of a planned development for an auto service station, while deferring a mixed-use development request to September 16, 2025, so the applicant can address staff comments.

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