Sherman Council Reviews Zoning Change for Highway 82 Property

Ordinance Overview

The Sherman City Council will consider Ordinance No. 6969 during its September 21, 2026 meeting.

The measure introduces a public hearing to amend Chapter 14 of the city Code of Ordinances and establishes a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00.

Property Details and Zoning Change

The proposed action affects a 1.41 acre tract located at 18987 West Highway 82 in Grayson County.

The parcel currently falls under the R-A Residential Agricultural District and the 75 & 82 Overlay District.

Council members would place the land into the C-2 General Commercial District while retaining the existing overlay classification.

Applicant and Process Information

Steve Long holds ownership of the property, with Christy Simmons listed as the applicant.

Underwood Drafting & Surveying provided the survey work for the proposal.

The agenda confirms the meeting will be properly noticed and open to the public in accordance with state law requirements.

References

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

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