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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0725-0405, submitted by the City of Mesquite, for: (a) a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use designation to Downtown Special Planning Area, and (b) for a change of zoning for the properties described below in this Notice from their current zoning classifications and zoning overlay to the Downtown Mesquite “DM” Special Purpose Zoning District (DM-District) classification for all properties with frontage on Military Parkway and West Scyene Road between the east right-of-way line of IH-635 and South Carmack Street; and the area generally referred to as the Mesquite Downtown and the surrounding area to generally include all properties bounded by McKinney Avenue to the north, South Florence Street to the east, Holley Park Drive to the south, and South Carmack Street to the west, all as more particularly shown on the accompanying map.
(Four responses in favor and seven in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
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The City of Mesquite is proposing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment to implement the newly adopted Downtown Mesquite (DM) Special Purpose Zoning District. This initiative affects approximately 268 acres, including the historic downtown core and surrounding areas, generally bounded by McKinney Avenue, South Florence Street, Holley Park Drive, and South Carmack Street, as well as properties fronting Military Parkway and West Scyene Road between IH-635 and South Carmack Street. The amendments follow the adoption of Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2025-02, which established the DM District and its three subdistricts: DM-Core (DM-C), DM-Mixed-Use (DM-MU), and DM-Edge (DM-E). The new zoning replaces outdated classifications and promotes walkability, mixed-use development, and reinvestment. A corresponding amendment to the Future Land Use Map designates the area as the “Downtown Special Planning Area” to reflect its strategic role in the City’s redevelopment goals.
The proposed rezoning will result in some legal nonconforming uses-businesses or structures that were legally established under prior regulations but no longer conform to the new standards. Under the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance (MZO), such uses may continue operating but cannot be expanded or re-established if intentionally discontinued for six months or more. The ordinance also outlines how nonconforming structures and sites may be maintained or rebuilt, subject to current standards. In addition to local provisions, Section 211.019 of the Texas Local Government Code protects property owners and tenants affected by zoning changes. If the City seeks to terminate a nonconforming use, it must either compensate for lost value and direct costs or allow continued operation until those losses are recovered. The law sets clear procedures for notice, remedies, appeals, and judicial review, emphasizing the balance between city planning objectives and property rights.
On July 28, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a vote of 6-1 (Commissioner Cumby dissenting), recommends approval of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Z0725-0405.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends that the City Council take action.
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Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
Drafter
Garrett Langford
Head of Department
Adam Bailey