Private Venues on Open-Space Land
Summary
Privately owned indoor venues — pickleball facilities, gyms, churches, museums — can now seek special exception approval on open-space-zoned land, but alcohol service is barred.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown from the record provided.
Private venue operators and residents seeking indoor recreation options benefit.
Residents near OSR land may be concerned about intensive indoor uses in open space districts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — March 23, 2026
Ordinance 26-25 would allow enclosed assembly areas — think event halls or similar facilities — as a special exception in the Open Space Recreational zoning district. That could open park-like land to indoor venue uses with council approval.
Planning and Zoning Board — March 3, 2026
Privately owned indoor venues — pickleball facilities, gyms, churches, museums — can now seek special exception approval on open-space-zoned land, but alcohol service is barred.
Related development
Enclosed Assembly Area special exception in OSR district (P26-030)
Could allow indoor event or assembly venues on park/open space land, subject to special exception approval.
Zoning Code definitions and Section 158.233 amendments (P25-215)
This sets firm city review timelines for recovery residence accommodations, with requests auto-approved if the city misses deadlines.
OSR Enclosed Assembly Area Text Amendment (P26-030)
Could allow indoor community facilities on open-space-zoned land while keeping the recreational character.
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