Sherman Council Reviews Zoning Amendment and Use Permit for Auto Repair Site

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6968, which proposes amending Chapter 14 of the city zoning code and granting a specific use permit for automobile repair services at 1422 West Houston Street.

Zoning Code Amendment Details

The Sherman City Council is scheduled to introduce Ordinance No. 6968 during its Sept. 21, 2026 meeting.

The proposed legislation seeks to amend Chapter 14 of the city zoning ordinance and repeal Ordinance No. 6912.

Property and Permit Specifications

The agenda item outlines a request to grant a specific use permit for automobile repair, body work, or painting operations.

The designated property measures 0.524 acres at 1422 West Houston Street in Grayson County. Willow Bend Holdings owns the tract within the J.B. McAnair Survey, Abstract No. 763, with Copley Land Surveying listed as the surveyor.

Hearing Process and Penalties

The property currently carries a C-2 General Commercial zoning designation.

The ordinance would prescribe specific conditions attached to the use permit.

A penalty provision not exceeding $2,000.00 is included in the proposed text.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-21). Retrieved from https://shermantx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1271

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