Bellaire considers zoning ordinance update to allow townhomes, prevent potential apartment expansion

Bellaire city officials discussed potential amendments to the multifamily district code, including defining townhouse dwellings, creating a new small-lot residential attached district, and changing minimum site area per dwelling unit. The amendments aim to restrict expansion of multifamily developments like Pont Alba apartments, with residents expressing concerns about privacy, neighborhood character, and traffic issues. The proposed changes will undergo a two-step process, with the planning and zoning commission making recommendations by July 11 and a council vote scheduled for July 15.