This item was approved by City Council on July 10, 2025

Requested Action

Rezoning of approximately 4.17 acres, legally described as Lot 4, Barkuloo Road Estates, Harris County, Texas, from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to a Mixed Residential (MR) Zoning District.

Applicant

Irma Martinez 

Subject Area

The subject site, legally described as Lot 4, Barkuloo Road Restates , Harris County, Texas.

Parcel(s) Information

• Current Use:  Largely Vacant and Undeveloped with an Existing Residence on the Lot
• Proposed Use: Residential
• Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential 

Background

The applicant proposes the rezoning of the subject site from Open Space/Recreation (OR) to Mixed Residential (MR) to allow residential development on the approximately 4.17-acres lot.   

Typical Zoning Process

Application is submitted

The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the zoning process.

Application is advertised

The zoning request is advertised in accordance with state and local requirements. This typically includes mailing notices to neighbors, posting signs on the property, creating a project Newsflash on the City's website and advertising it in the newspaper. 

Public Hearing and Recommendation

Planning and Zoning Commission holds a Public Hearing and votes on a recommendation to City Council.  Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing.

Final Public Hearing & Action

City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. This is the final step. 

Contact Project Manager

Tim Chi

Planner, City of Baytown

Phone: 281-420-5338

Email: Tim Chi