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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Backs Data Center Zoning

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Commission Recommends Capital Plan Changes

The commission voted 6-1 to recommend approving the 2027 Capital Improvement Program while considering higher stormwater fees, a property-tax increase, and practical prioritization of Wallace Edition needs.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission approves zoning changes and permits

The commission unanimously approved two zoning changes, recommended approval of the North of Campus Neighborhood Area Plan, and approved three alcohol-related conditional use permits. The zoning changes cover approximately 0.60 acres on Columbia Avenue and Marlton Street and approximately 1.45 acres at 1904 Old Ranch Road 12.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Commission Renews Three Alcohol Permits

The commission unanimously renewed three conditional use permits for on-premise alcohol consumption, with Tapville receiving a one-year renewal through June 1, 2027 rather than the requested three years. The commission also elected David Case as chair and William Agnew as vice-chair.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission Approves Permit and Lot Changes

The commission voted 8-0 to renew Surfing Crab’s conditional use permit for on-premise beer and wine consumption through March 7, 2029, with limits on outdoor amplified sound, occupancy, cleanup, and employee parking. It also unanimously approved alternative lot-size, width, depth, and frontage standards for the Yarrington Commons development, subject to four conditions.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Commission Recommends Development Code Changes

The commission recommended approval of broad amendments to the San Marcos Development Code and Design Manual, including changes to development permits, parkland dedication, zoning overlays, landscaping and tree mitigation, and standards for emerging development types. Commissioners approved several amendments unanimously, while a proposal to prohibit duplexes as a building type in CD-2.5 failed 4-2.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Beer and wine permits renewed

The commission unanimously approved three-year renewals for beer-and-wine consumption at Split Margaritas and Daiquiris and Chipotle Mexican Grill, with 7-0 votes and posting conditions. The proposed student housing and seven-story building requests for 325 N. Comanche St. were withdrawn by the applicant.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Backs Data Center Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-2, of two requests covering approximately 199.49 acres for the Francis Harris Lane Maberry Data Center. The requests would change the preferred-scenario map from Conservation/Cluster to Commercial/Employment Low and change zoning from Future Development and Character District 2.5 to Light Industrial.

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