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Sherman Council Considers Rezoning Property on South Branch Street

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6951 to rezone a tract on the 1400 block of South Branch Street from heavy manufacturing to single-family residential use. The measure includes a penalty provision not exceeding $2,000.

Vance Kowalski

July 22, 20261 min read

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Ordinance Overview

The Sherman City Council is scheduled to introduce and hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6951 during its July 20, 2026 meeting. The legislative action focuses on amending Chapter 14 of the city code.

Property Details and Zoning Change

The proposed amendment targets a tract located on the 1400 block of South Branch Street in Grayson County. The property, identified as Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 in the Jones and Wainrights Addition, would transition from an M-2 heavy manufacturing district to an R-5 single-family residential district.

Process and Penalties

Douglass Distribution holds ownership of the tract, with Jack Sears listed as the applicant and Helvey-Wagner Surveying, Inc. serving as the surveyor. The ordinance includes a penalty clause not to exceed $2,000.00, alongside standard repealing and severability provisions.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-07-20). Retrieved from https://shermantx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1269

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Vance Kowalski

Vance Kowalski covers Sherman city government and Grayson County politics.

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