Thursday, November 12, 2026
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ContinuedRezone

Sunrise Ranch Rezone (Resolution 26-07)

Description

A request to rezone about 12.94 acres from medium-density to high-density residential was pulled back by the applicant and continued after residents opposed it, citing oversupply of high-density housing.

Impact summary

If approved later, it could add roughly 310 high-density homes near the Moonlight community, with traffic concerns on State Route 238.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
3
Total mentions
1

Recorded in the meeting · City Council

Tabled7–0, unanimous

Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 7, 2026

City Council (Special) — April 7, 2026

A request to rezone about 12.94 acres from medium-density to high-density residential was pulled back by the applicant and continued after residents opposed it, citing oversupply of high-density housing.

Related issues (1)

Sunrise Ranch high-density rezone

A proposal to rezone 12.94 acres from medium- to high-density housing drew strong opposition from residents who say the city already has 8,850 homes in the pipeline and high vacancy rates. The item was continued at the applicant's request, so the fight isn't over.

We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda, when it's voted on and when its status changes, at most once a day.

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