Cleburne, TX — rezoning & P&Z cases
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OR08-2026 — Manufactured Home
This case grants a Specific Use Permit for placement of a manufactured home on a 0.20-acre SF-7 zoned property in the Neighborhood Transition Overlay. The permit requires demolition of existing structures and compliance with specific conditions including a minimum 1,475 sq ft floor area, landscaping requirements, and exterior design standards with smart panel siding and skirting. Developers should note the site's regulatory constraints and condition requirements if considering similar projects in this overlay zone.
ZC26-014 — Tattoo studio
A specific use permit request for a tattoo studio on a 0.2-acre property in the Regional Commercial district with Henderson Street overlay designation. This case matters if you have interests in the RC zoning district or Henderson Street corridor, or if tattoo studio uses affect your commercial development plans in Cleburne.
GC26-008 — other
This case addresses a policy request to allow mausoleums as a permitted use across all zoning districts in Cleburne. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, which will affect where funeral and cemetery facilities can be located throughout the city. Existing cemeteries will be permitted to continue operations and expand burial plots within current boundaries.
OR08-2022-58 — Warehouse and distribution facility
Cleburne 135, LLC seeks to rezone 138.311 acres from SF-6 Single-Family Residential to I Industrial to enable warehouse and distribution development, citing regional industrial growth and land use pattern changes. The rezoning is projected to generate approximately 50% more ad valorem tax revenue than current residential zoning while reducing demand on municipal services, with particular fiscal benefits to Cleburne ISD through increased property tax revenue without increased student population.
ZC26-007 — Duplex dwelling with rental housing units
The applicant seeks to rezone the property at 301 Odell Street to enable development of a duplex on an older residence requiring substantial repairs or demolition. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend denial of the request, suggesting potential compatibility concerns with the surrounding primarily single-family neighborhood despite proximity to existing and planned multifamily developments.
ZC26-005 — Light industrial business park with approximately 50 small-scale office/warehouse units for contractor shops and similar light industrial users
This rezoning request seeks to change zoning from Industrial (I) District to Commercial/Industrial Flex (CI) District for light industrial development. The proposed CI District is less intensive than the existing I District zoning. The development will consist of approximately 50 small-scale office/warehouse units with typical tenants being contractor shops and similar light industrial users, with site access from North Main Street (a TxDOT roadway).
OR07-2026 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning approximately 138 acres from single-family residential (SF-6) to industrial district at 2861 Weatherford Highway. The rezoning would enable industrial development on what is currently designated residential land in Cleburne. Developers should monitor this case if they have commercial or industrial interests in this Weatherford Highway corridor.
ZC26-011 — rezoning
This case proposes rezoning approximately 10 acres from Industrial (I) to Commercial/Industrial Flex (CI) district along North Main Street in Cleburne. The rezoning would allow more flexible use of the industrial property for potential mixed commercial-industrial purposes. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in commercial or industrial real estate in this North Main Street corridor.
12-2026 — Contractor's shop and associated storage yard (trailer and truck storage)
A local contractor (W5 Construction) is seeking a Specific Use Permit to operate a contractor's shop and storage yard on an RC (Regional Commercial) zoned property, storing seven trailers and one company truck with office-based operations Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. The request also includes new privacy fencing with evergreen screening and a variance to install rock in the fenced storage area for drainage. Relevant only to developers interested in small-scale commercial/contractor storage uses in this RC corridor; no retail, heavy industrial, or increased traffic is anticipated.
ZC26-006 — rezoning
A small ±0.25-acre parcel at 1103 Williams Avenue is proposed to be rezoned from single-family (SF-7) to duplex (D) zoning, which would allow two-unit residential development on the lot. Developers interested in small infill duplex projects in this area should note the district change, though the parcel size limits scale. This is an early public-hearing stage item with no staff recommendation stated in the text.
OR07-2025-22 — Manufactured home installation (1,344 square feet)
Applicant seeks approval of a revised Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a 1,344-square-foot manufactured home in the SF-7 Single-Family Dwelling District, requiring a variance of six square feet below the minimum 1,350 square foot living area requirement. The property is within an existing manufactured home subdivision and is compatible with the Future Land Use Plan designation for Medium-Density Residential.
PC26-001 — plat
This is a final plat approval for the Bates Ridge Subdivision with coordination completed with TxDOT regarding entry points. The Commission approved the plat with the condition that easement filing information be added prior to recording with the Johnson County Clerk's Office.
OR07-2022-51 — Single-family residential subdivision (Planned Development)
This case involves approval of a final plat for Phase 1 of the Bates Ridge subdivision, which will create 121 single-family residential lots (69 fifty-foot lots and 52 sixty-foot lots) in a Planned Development district. The subdivision includes new infrastructure including extension of Yellow Jacket Drive as a major collector road and River Bend Road as a minor collector, plus drainage and stormwater detention systems. Staff recommends conditional approval pending inclusion of county filing information on the plat face before recordation.
GC26-004 — text_amendment
This case involves an amendment to Chapter 155 of the Cleburne Code of Ordinances, referred to as "The HS Overlay." As a text amendment affecting zoning code, this could establish new overlay district standards or regulations that may impact development projects in affected areas throughout the city.
PC26-008 — Commercial and industrial development
This rezoning request proposes converting approximately 62.79 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development zoning to enable commercial and industrial development on property northwest of Cedar Street in Cleburne. The proposal represents a significant land use change that could impact regional commercial and industrial capacity in the area.
ZC25-023 — Industrial and commercial uses (no specific end user identified; intent is to establish a zoning framework for marketing purposes while restricting certain uses like RV parks)
This case involves a request to establish a Planned Development (PD) district on industrial property near the Amazon facility to restrict certain uses and enhance landscaping requirements while allowing commercial and industrial development. The Commission recommended denial due to lack of clarity on the proposed use and site design. Developers should monitor whether the applicant resubmits with more specific development details or proceeds with standard CI zoning instead.
PC25-051 — Single-family residential lots
This is a replat of Torres Estates No. 1 that reconfigures 10 existing single-family residential lots into 8 lots on approximately 2.48 acres in an SF-7 zoned district. The project complies with all City Code requirements and has public utilities and drainage available to support the single-family development.
OR04-2026 — other
This is a zoning text amendment (not a site-specific rezoning) that will require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for any gasoline or diesel passenger vehicle filling/service station on property more than 300 feet west of Nolan River Road within the Henderson Street (HS) Overlay. Developers planning fuel/service stations along this stretch of the Henderson Street corridor would face an added case-by-case SUP review addressing access, circulation, and traffic. It does not affect other uses or the broader HS overlay area outside the affected zone.
OR05-2014-47 — plat
This is a replat consolidating Lots 1-6, Block 2 and Lots 13-16, Block 3 of A.M. Morgan's Third Addition (plus a closed 30' Pine Street right-of-way) into Torres Estates No. 1, creating eight residential lots (Lots 1R-5R, Block 2 and Lots 14R-16R, Block 3) on a 2.480-acre tract. Lots range from roughly 0.286 to 0.473 acres, indicating a small infill single-family subdivision. Likely only relevant to developers focused on small-scale residential lot creation in this Cleburne neighborhood.
PC25-050 — plat
This is a final plat approval for Frontier Phase 3B, a 169-lot single-family residential subdivision on approximately 39.63 acres in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that easement filing information be added to the plat before recordation with Johnson County.
PC25-053 — Single-family residential with open space
This is a final plat approval for Frontier Phase 3A, a 15.01-acre residential subdivision containing 16 single-family residential lots and 6 open space lots. The project is located in Cleburne's extraterritorial jurisdiction, so developers should verify ETJ regulations and potential future annexation implications.
PC25-024 — Multi-family and single-family residential development (2,175 units)
This is a revised preliminary plat for a multi-phase residential development project in Cleburne, comprising 2,175 units across 551.5 acres, including single-family homes and multi-family residential uses. The revision modifies an originally approved plat and requires commission consideration of the updated site plan and unit distribution.
50-5005 — plat
This is a final plat approval for Frontier Phase 3A, a residential subdivision with 16 single-family lots and 6 open space lots on approximately 15 acres in Cleburne's ETJ. The project is part of the Wright Farms Municipal Management District development approved in 2022 and includes required stormwater detention and utility extensions. Approval requires standard conditions, including county filing information for off-site easements prior to recordation.
RS03-2022-43 — plat
This is a revised preliminary plat for a 1,600-lot residential development in Cleburne's extraterritorial limits with phased construction across six phases. The plat shows conformance with density requirements (Type A lots at 35%, Type B and C lots totaling 45%) and specifies lot sizes, road standards, and open space maintenance via HOA. Key infrastructure includes typical 50' residential roads with 29' back-to-back spacing, internal collector roads at 60' ROW with 36' back-to-back, and floodplain dedication as drainage easement.
PC25-003 — plat
This is a revised preliminary plat for a multi-phase residential development (Phases 4A, 4B, and 5A) totaling approximately 551.5 acres. The project includes single-family residential units of varying sizes, multi-family residential, and other uses, with the original plat having been previously approved. Developers should track this revision to understand any modifications to the approved development plan.
ZC25-034 — specific_use_permit
This case involves a Specific Use Permit with design variations at 3233 N. Main Street in Cleburne. The applicants requested relief from standard tree planting and facade/window coverage requirements due to site constraints including an existing sewer line and the building's storage unit design. The Commission unanimously approved the request with the requested variations.
08-322 — Single-family residential subdivision with 16 residential lots and 6 open space lots
This revised preliminary plat for Frontier Phase 3A proposes 16 single-family residential lots and open space within Cleburne's ETJ. The project complies with the Wright Farms Municipal Management District development agreement approved in 2022 and follows approved concept plans and dimensional standards for residential development.
PLATPC-22-046 — Single family residential (1,600 single family lots)
This is a final plat for a large single-family residential subdivision (Wright Farms/Frontier) with 1,600 lots, located near CR 904 and the Chisholm Trail Pkwy/Weatherford Pkwy area of Cleburne. Developers watching residential supply, competing rooftops, or land opportunities in this corridor should note the scale of this project. The plat is owned by TCCI Wright Land, LLC.
ZC26-001 — Self-storage facility
This case involves a Specific Use Permit request for a self-storage facility on approximately 3.29 acres zoned CI (Commercial/Industrial Flex) in Cleburne. The proposal is an addition to a previously approved site plan and SUP. The Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval.
LT-19155 — Self-storage expansion with office building, passenger parking, and two self-storage buildings (4,000 SF and 20,925 SF units)
This is a Specific Use Permit application for a self-storage facility expansion at 3233 N. Main Street in Cleburne's Commercial/Industrial Flex District. The applicant is also requesting variances from the 15-foot landscape buffer requirement along N. Main Street and from building material design standards, citing site constraints including existing buildings, handicapped parking, and a public sewer line. Developers should monitor this case if they operate or plan self-storage facilities in Cleburne or have similar variance requests.
LLL-110 — Self-storage facility (mini warehouse facilities) with 23 buildings and approximately 650 units (603 self-storage and 47 RV parking)
Approximately 15.21 acres on North Main Street would be rezoned from single-family residential to commercial/industrial use for a large self-storage facility with 650+ units and associated infrastructure improvements. The project includes a Specific Use Permit for the storage use, with conditions on building materials, landscaping, and site design. Future development potential includes retail/office use on the 1.02 acres rezoned to RC.
OR12-2023 — Self-storage facility with enclosed boat/general storage and future commercial development potential
This is an amendment to a previously approved specific use permit and zoning for a self-storage facility with associated infrastructure improvements. The applicant is modifying lot boundary lines and the property entrance location per TxDOT requirements, and adjusting storage unit configurations (converting one row of enclosed RV storage to enclosed boat/general storage on Lot 1). The modification maintains the already-approved self-storage use while accommodating regulatory requirements and preparing additional lots for future commercial development.
OR09-2024-62 — Self-storage facility
A specific use permit is being sought for a self-storage facility on approximately 3.29 acres within a larger 15.75-acre tract zoned Commercial/Industrial Flex at 118 Ranchers Way. This use requires discretionary approval from the city and may have implications for traffic, design standards, and compatibility with adjacent properties in the commercial/industrial area.
PC26-006 — Self-storage facility
This case involves a request to amend a specific use permit for a self-storage facility in Cleburne. The applicant is seeking modification to an existing SUP authorization. Developers should monitor this case if self-storage or similar uses are relevant to their projects in the Cleburne area.
02-4216 — Expansion of an existing self-storage development: one 5,825 SF (5,700 SF gross per site plan) office building, one 4,000 SF exterior self-storage building, and one 20,925 SF self-storage building, with associated parking and detention
Application for a Specific Use Permit to allow self-storage on a 3.29-acre CI (Commercial/Industrial Flex District) site at 3233 N. Main Street, expanding an existing self-storage facility with a new ~5,700 SF office building and two self-storage buildings (4,000 SF and 20,925 SF). The applicant is also seeking variances from the 15' landscape edge requirement (Sec. 4.01.C.1.b) and from building material/window/design standards (Sec. 155.4.05A), citing existing site constraints and storage-building functionality. Relevant to developers evaluating self-storage or similar CI infill projects in Cleburne, where SUP approval and design/landscape relief are the key entitlement hurdles.
GC26-003 — other
This case involves an amendment to the City's zoning ordinance regarding Certificate of Occupancy requirements for personal service shops. The request modifies Title XV, Chapter 155 of the City Code, specifically the Use Chart and Conditional Development Standards sections. Developers offering personal service shops should monitor this case to understand any new regulatory requirements that may apply to their projects.
OR01-2026-04 — text_amendment
This text amendment to the Zoning Code (Chapter 155) prohibits game rooms—defined as facilities with amusement redemption machines or gambling devices—in all zoning districts citywide. The amendment aligns the Zoning Ordinance with a companion ordinance (OR01-2026-04) already approved by City Council on January 27, 2026, that establishes citywide prohibition of these uses. Developers should note this restriction affects any projects involving amusement or gaming facilities.
23-2026 — Prohibition of game rooms as a defined land use
The City proposes to amend its zoning ordinance to define "Game Room" as a prohibited use in all zoning districts, clarifying recent restrictions on amusement redemption machines and gambling devices. Developers should be aware that game room operations will not be permitted anywhere in Cleburne regardless of zoning district.
ZC25-035 — specific_use_permit
Jacob Jafari is establishing a second business location on North Main Street in Cleburne. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Specific Use Permit with the condition that the western portion of the property be improved with asphalt or concrete paving. This case may affect nearby commercial properties and set precedent for similar SUP requests in the area.
15-2025 — Banquet Hall Event Center
This appears to be a site plan submittal for a Banquet Hall Event Center on a 7.3-acre RC (Regional Commercial) parcel at 1505 E Henderson, with low building coverage (2.2%) and building height under 35 feet. No rezoning is requested, so the use is proceeding within existing RC zoning. Note that the septic system condition is unknown and to be determined later, which could affect development timing and cost for a prospective buyer or developer.
21-2025 — Banquet Hall Event Center (Assembly Group A-3), 1,990 sf banquet room; no commercial kitchen
This is a site plan for a new parking lot serving a proposed banquet hall / event center (Assembly Group A-3) on a 7.3-acre site in Cleburne. The plan provides 54 total parking spaces (49 standard plus 5 accessible), exceeding the 45 required, and notes there will be no commercial kitchen. It is an administrative site plan rather than a rezoning, so it matters mainly to developers interested in event-venue or nearby commercial uses rather than a change in zoning entitlements.
GC26-001 — text_amendment
This case proposes to amend the City of Cleburne's zoning ordinance by adding a new "Game Room" use category and prohibiting game rooms in all zoning districts. The amendment would establish regulatory standards for game room uses throughout the city.
OR03-2026 — text_amendment
The City of Cleburne is amending its zoning ordinance to prohibit game rooms (amusement redemption machines/eight-liners) in all zoning districts citywide. This text amendment adds a new supplementary zoning provision and updates the use chart to reflect the blanket prohibition across all districts (SF-6, SF-7, SF-10, SF-20, MF-1, MF-2, NC, LC, RC, MU, CI, I, and D).
ZC25-037 — text_amendment
This case proposes to amend the City of Cleburne's zoning ordinance by adding a new definition for "game rooms" and prohibiting such uses across all zoning districts. The amendment would effectively ban game room establishments throughout the city regardless of zoning designation.
ZC25-029 — Banquet Hall
A request for a Specific Use Permit to operate a banquet hall on approximately 7.3 acres zoned Regional Commercial with Henderson Street Overlay designation. This case requires a SUP because banquet halls are not permitted uses in RC zoning without specific approval. Developers should monitor this case to understand how the city evaluates event venue uses in commercial districts.
PC25-048 — plat
This case involves a minor replat and variance for a multifamily development project. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with a 7-0 vote. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in multifamily zoning or replat standards in Cleburne.
ZC25-038 — Tobacco, Vapor, E-Cigarette Store
A specific use permit is being requested to operate a tobacco, vapor, and e-cigarette store on a 0.57-acre site zoned CI with Freeway overlay. This case is relevant to developers interested in retail commercial uses on North Main Street.
OR04-2023-29 — Oncor Electric Delivery Service Center with offices, fueling station, covered parking, outdoor storage, and outdoor training facility with utility poles (40-60 feet height)
The applicant seeks to amend the existing Cleburne Business Park Planned Development to replace the previously-approved cabinet shop with a new 14,000-sf Oncor Electric Delivery Service Center, and to expand the PD boundary south by approximately 11.9 acres (from 15.3 to 27.2 acres total). The amendment includes a deviation request to allow outside storage and vehicle parking within the Freeway Overlay District, with proposed masonry screening walls for visibility management from Chisholm Trail Parkway.
OR09-2025-31 — Detached garage on 1708 Shawnee Drive parcel following replat
This is a minor replat combining two parcels in the RC (Regional Commercial) district. The applicant is requesting a variance from required right-of-way dedication along N. Nolan River Road to avoid losing parking area at an existing commercial parking lot. City staff does not support the variance but recommends a joint ROW use agreement as an alternative.
GC25-015 — other
This case involves a minor replat combining two existing lots (one residential-zoned and one commercial-zoned) into a single commercial lot with double frontage on Nolan River Road and Shawnee Drive. A variance to right-of-way dedication requirements for a minor arterial roadway is also being requested as part of the replat. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 7-0 vote, with City Council consideration scheduled for January 27, 2026.
GC25-014 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This case involves an amendment to Cleburne's comprehensive plan "Plan Cleburne" to update the Future Land Use Map in Chapter Three. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment by a unanimous 7-0 vote, which may affect future development patterns and land use designations in the city.
ZC25-031 — rezoning
This is a city-initiated rezoning of multiple properties throughout Cleburne as part of a zoning realignment project. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval (7-0 vote). Developers should monitor this case as it may affect zoning designations for properties across the city.
PC25-041 — plat
This case involves a minor replat creating Lot 1R-1, with a portion of the proposed lot located within the 500-year floodplain, though the existing home would not be affected by current floodplain regulations. The proposed vacant lot is not within the floodplain. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the minor replat with variance request.
16-2019 — Commercial/Industrial - Outdoor Precast Concrete Product Storage and Batch Plant Operations
This case involves a site plan review for Monomoy Industrial Portfolio's concrete products manufacturing facility on Lot 2, Block 1 of Doud Land Co. Addition. The property includes batch plant operations, product storage, office space, and associated infrastructure on an industrial-zoned parcel.
12-0561 — plat
This is a plat case for the Monomoy Industrial Portfolio property involving survey documentation and property line control monuments. The project includes a 14-unit building area with 48 total parking spaces (46 standard and 2 handicap accessible) on approximately 13 acres. No encroachments were observed at the time of the survey.
ZC25-032 — rezoning
This case involves a Zoning Realignment Project affecting numerous properties across Cleburne with rezoning from various districts (RC to SF-7, MF-2 to D, and others). The Commission recommended approval with modifications excluding 17 properties from the rezoning at the request of opposing property owners. Property owners should monitor whether their specific parcels are included in or excluded from the final zoning changes.
ZC25-026 — rezoning
This was a city-initiated request to rezone all Interim Holding (IH) District properties to permanent zoning classifications, but the applicant withdrew the case and no action was taken. Developers holding or eyeing IH-zoned parcels should note that the anticipated permanent-zoning realignment did not proceed at this meeting, so the interim status of those properties remains unchanged for now.
OR12-2023-85 — pd_amendment
This case seeks to amend an existing Planned Development to revise its development standards and expand the PD boundary by approximately 11.9 acres of currently zoned Industrial District land, bringing the total PD size to 27.2 acres. The expansion and standards revision could affect industrial land availability and development patterns on Sparks Drive in Cleburne.
ZC25-036 — Concrete batching plant (permanent) with outside storage
This case involves a request for a specific use permit to operate a permanent concrete batching plant with outdoor storage on approximately 9.74 acres in the Industrial District. Developers should monitor this case if they have operations or planned developments in the Windmill Road area, as the approval or denial of this industrial use could affect future project feasibility and local industrial market dynamics.
ZC25-019 — Manufactured Home
This case involves a request for a specific use permit to place a manufactured home on approximately 1.07 acres zoned for single-family dwelling in Cleburne. If approved, it would allow non-standard residential use on this property.
PC25-046 — plat
This case involves a minor replat of an existing multifamily lot in the Irving Lofts Addition, with a requested variance to the subdivision ordinance replatting standards. The variance request may affect the lot configuration and development potential for multifamily uses on this 0.62-acre property.