We’re breaking down the Large Area Rezoning process and what it means for homeowners in San Antonio. | Photo by @skylinedronetx
In this installment of Decode the Code, we’re breaking down the details, having coffee with Senior Planner Valeria Seca, and showing you which San Antonio neighborhoods are currently undergoing the Large Area Rezoning process.
What is rezoning?
One word: Classification. Rezoning means that the classification of one’s property is changing. Think: industrial to residential, office to multifamily, etc.
Pro tip: Some neighborhoods in San Antonio have their own charter for zoning + land use codes — such as Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Olmos Parkto name a few.
Large Area Rezoning
What if we told you the city could do this at no cost through your City Council representative?
Large Area Rezoning (LAR) occurs when codes are out of date and changes are needed to be more in line with the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan.
This workflow is initiated by your homeowners association (if you have one) and a City Council district representative submitting a City Council Request. Once the request is approved, the LAR process is ready to proceed.
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Wednesday, March 19
Backyard Composting 101 | 10-11 a.m. | Rainbow Gardens Bandera | Free | Spring is almost here, so learn how to turn kitchen scraps into rich compost for your home garden with this beginner class.
Wanda Sykes | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $40+ | The iconic comedian makes a San Antonio stop on her “Please & Thank You Tour.”
Saturday, March 22
Helotes Cars and Coffee | 8-10 a.m. | First Baptist Church of Helotes | Free | Start your morning with classic cars, coffee, and a community of automotive enthusiasts.
Ray’s Floral Boutique is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 313 N. Main Ave. Check out its floral arrangements, enjoy light refreshments, and see local art installations.
Sports
Texas Pickle Hall is now open in Live Oak. The pickleball facility offers events, open plays, tournaments, clinics, and private court rentals. For even more pickleball court recs, check out our guide.
Shop
House of Trends is hosting a Market at the House event this Saturday, March 22 from 12 to 5 p.m. Shop its clothing collection for 20% off and listen to live music, browse vintage vendors, and possibly get a $30 tattoo.
Featured
San Antonio vintage boutique Hello Tallulah was featured on CNN for its “Start Small, Think Big” segment. Give it a watch.
Environment
Today is Global Recycling Day. Whether you’re celebrating by taking a composting class or thinking about investing in solar panels, consult our green guide for the proper ways to get rid of hard to dispose items.
Small Biz
Good things come in small packages. We’ll be celebrating Small Business Week, an initiative to highlight our city’s local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, join us by filling out a form about your business.
Listen
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Finance
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Outdoors
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Travel
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Community
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