Lavon Flips Zoning Rules, Greenlights SH 78 Retail Surge And Puts 110 Acre Mega Development On April Collision Course
Lavon just hit the gas on growth, rewriting zoning rules while pushing new retail onto SH 78 and teeing up a massive development decision. These moves are already shaping traffic, business access, and how the city fills in. Pressure is building fast heading into the next vote.

Lavon Flips Zoning Rules, Greenlights SH 78 Retail Surge And Puts 110 Acre Mega Development On April Collision Course
Lavon just hit the gas on growth, rewriting zoning rules while pushing new retail onto SH 78 and teeing up a massive development decision. These moves are already shaping traffic, business access, and how the city fills in. Pressure is building fast heading into the next vote.
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Zoning Rules Overhauled, SH 78 Retail Project Approved, 110-Acre Development Delayed For April Vote
On March 3, Lavon City Council pushed forward zoning changes, approved new retail development, and delayed a major 110-acre project decision. The meeting focused on growth, planning rules, and what future development will look like for residents.
Parking Rules And Zoning Definitions Get A Full Reset
Council unanimously approved updates to parking requirements and zoning definitions, following a recommendation from Planning and Zoning. This changes how much parking new businesses must provide and clarifies land uses. For residents, this shapes traffic, congestion, and how future developments are built across the city.
Retail And Restaurant Project Moves Forward On SH 78
A revised site plan for a retail and restaurant project at 635 S. SH 78 near Burnett Drive was approved unanimously. The project continues building out commercial space along a key corridor. This brings more dining and shopping closer to home, while also increasing traffic along SH 78.
110-Acre Mixed-Use Project Delayed, Public Hearing Set For April 7
Council continued a public hearing for a 110.12-acre mixed-use development near SH 205 and SH 78, pushing the decision to April 7 at 6:30 p.m. The project could add both commercial space and housing. The delay gives leaders more time to review a project that could reshape growth and density in Lavon.
Budget Adjusted With No Impact To Property Taxes
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