Sherman Council Considers Zoning Amendment For Church Permit

Ordinance Overview

The Sherman City Council agenda lists an introduction and public hearing for Ordinance No. 6970. The measure seeks to amend Chapter 14 of the city code. It establishes a specific use permit for a church or other place of worship.

Property Details

The proposal applies to a tract located at 4100 North Travis Street. The land spans 8.579 acres within the R-6 single-family residential district. It is recorded as Lot 3, Block A in the Legacy Title Addition of the John Jennings Survey, Abstract No. 647.

Legacy Title Holding Corporation owns the property. Underwood Drafting and Surveying serves as the surveyor for the tract.

Permit Conditions And Penalties

The specific use permit will include prescribed conditions to govern the religious facility. These terms apply directly to the rezoned parcel.

The ordinance provides a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00 for violations of the new zoning rules.

Meeting Process

City records confirm the Sept. 21 meeting was properly noticed. The session remains open to the public as required by law. Council members will address the ordinance during the scheduled gathering.

References

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