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Council Approves Several Commercial Developments

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 3, 2026

Council Approves 277-Unit Housing Plan

The City Council approved revised zoning for a 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635 and adopted new regulations for drone delivery, including staging areas and autonomous package-loading devices.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Mesquite Approves Data Center Regulations

The City Council unanimously approved new zoning, noise, lighting, fee and development standards for data centers, battery energy storage systems and backup generators.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council approves fuel station zoning

The City Council approved zoning for a convenience store with fuel sales and 12 fueling positions near FM 740 and FM 2757 by a 6-1 vote. The council also postponed proposed data-center, battery-storage and backup-generator regulations until July 20, 2026, while keeping that public hearing open.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves property purchase and boundary changes

The City Council unanimously approved a real-estate purchase and leaseback agreement, although the provided minutes excerpt does not identify the property or purchase price. It also approved an agreement changing Mesquite’s extraterritorial jurisdiction boundaries with the City of Crandall.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Rejects Avanti Hills Fee Reduction

The City Council denied a request to reduce the parkland dedication fee for Avanti Hills by a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Brandon Murden voting against the denial.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Mesquite Approves Up to $51 Million in Bonds

The City Council unanimously approved issuing up to $51 million in combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates of obligation and authorized a tax to repay them. It also unanimously approved zoning for a conditional-use permit allowing an elementary school at 3719 and 4000 Moon Drive.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Advances Data Center Standards

The City Council directed staff to develop data center standards that would include a Conditional Use Permit process. It also authorized a $10,326,039 contract for paving and utility improvements at Edgemont Park.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council approves Town East redevelopment changes

The City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for an approximately 1.8-acre portion of 1638 and 1800 North Town East Boulevard, allowing commercial uses and modified development standards for a Chick-fil-A project. The Council also unanimously approved an amended economic development agreement supporting redevelopment at 1738 North Town East Boulevard.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Approves Alcohol Sales Near School

The City Council approved a variance reducing the required distance between a proposed convenience store and Mesquite Academy from 300 feet to 100 feet, allowing beer and wine sales for off-premises consumption. Council also authorized applying for a vehicle-crime prevention grant with a city match of 20%, up to $25,000, and approved several other zoning actions.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves $43.4 million water bonds

The City Council unanimously approved issuing up to $43,425,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds. Members also unanimously authorized steps toward issuing certificates of obligation and approved a mid-year amended budget for the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Approves Employee Pay Plans

Mesquite City Council unanimously adopted the 2025-26 pay plans for general government, police and fire personnel. The council also approved a $170,163.67 equipment purchase and a $325,082.34 change order for Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard paving and drainage reconstruction.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Council backs 291-unit affordable housing project

The City Council unanimously approved zoning changes and a resolution of no objection for an approximately 291-unit affordable multifamily rental development at or about 900 and 1000 Windbell Circle, allowing the developer to seek 4% housing tax credits.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Two Major Zoning Changes

The City Council approved, by 5-1 votes, zoning changes allowing a drone delivery service at 227 East U.S. Highway 80 and a convenience store with six fuel stations at 3225 North Town East Boulevard. The fuel-site approval requires landscaping covering at least 20% of the lot.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Denies Proposed Zoning Application

The City Council unanimously denied Zoning Application No. Z0425-0391 after residents spoke both in opposition to and support of the proposal. The council also approved up to $250,775 for water-distribution construction equipment, a $400,000 amendment to the 2025-26 Police Federal Seizure Budget, and a $164,000 roadway impact fee study update.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves Several Commercial Developments

The City Council unanimously approved four commercial zoning actions, including a convenience store with 14 fueling positions, a mixed commercial and hotel development on about 14 acres, a thrift store, and an amusement game room. The council postponed another zoning request for a contractor shop with outdoor storage until January 20, 2026.

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