Update 11/24/2021: P&Z essentially approved the three applications at the November 18th meeting, with an agreement to add some clarifications or conditions. The Chairman will draft a written agreement for approval. Once the P&Z process is complete the applications will go to City Council for final consideration. Find the 11/18/21 meeting video here.
Planning and Zoning Commission –Agenda for November 18, 2021@ 6 PM Discussion, consideration, and possible action on three (3) planned development applications filed by SLS West Loop, LP, consisting of 5901 S. Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401 and 4800 Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX
Zoning for this site was recently changed to the North Bellaire Special Development District (NBSDD) with the approval of the Mayor and three Council members. Site coverage was increased to 80%, 85′ buildings are still allowed. One of the few changes to the originally proposed NBSDD was increasing the 15′ setback to 65 feet from the homes that adjoin the property at the rear. No other setbacks are specified.
Find more information on this new ordinance here: … Into the Great Wide Open
Comments can be mailed to zoning@bellairetx.gov
Construction on the new Bellaire High school is complete. The original building was demolished during the week of July 13-17, 2021. 
FEMA imposes requirements for new structures and limits on existing structures in flood zones. Check with Development Services for more information,
