Sherman Council To Consider Rezoning 183 Acres Near Tate Circle

The Sherman City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6949 to rezone approximately 183.681 acres near Tate Circle from residential agricultural to a planned development with mixed residential districts. The measure includes a penalty provision not exceeding...

Ordinance Overview

The Sherman City Council will address Ordinance No. 6949 during its July 6, 2026 meeting.

The agenda item calls for an introduction and public hearing regarding the proposed zoning amendment.

Proposed Zoning Changes

The proposal affects a tract of 183.681 acres located in the Benjamin Lindsey Survey, Abstract No. 733, and the Henry Tucker Survey, Abstract No. 1217.

The property is generally situated in the 1501 block of Tate Circle within Grayson County.

Current zoning designates the land as an R-A Residential Agricultural District.

Public Hearing Details

The council will place the tract into the Sherman Lakes Planned Development with base zoning districts of R-TH, R-4, R-5, and R-6.

The ordinance includes a penalty provision not to exceed $2,000.00.

It also contains a repealing savings clause, a severability clause, and an effective date.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-07-06). Retrieved from https://shermantx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1257

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