May 21, 2026 – Public Hearings

Apr 27, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF SEYMOUR

The City of Seymour will hold multiple public hearings at 7:00 p.m., on May 21st,2026 at 301 N Washington, Seymour City Hall, in Seymour, Texas, 76380.

Public Hearing:

  1. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 202 N Stratton for the purpose of a Brand New Manufactured Home
  2. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 302 W 13th Street for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be commercially
  3. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 1006 N Tackitt for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups with possible washateria to be used commercially or 4 Tiny Houses, each 750 sq ft
  4. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 610 S Tackitt for the purpose of 10 RV Hook Ups with possible Washateria to be used commercially
  5. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S Tackitt for the purpose of 4 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially
  6. Concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S East for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially
  7. Concerning Ordinance 2026-03 New Garbage Rates and repealing Ord 2025-06
    VIEW ORDINANCE PAGE 9
  8. Concerning Ordinance 2026-04 RV Park Regulations (SAMPLE INCLUDED BELOW)

    ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS; PROVIDING THAT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS ARE PERMITTED BY RIGHT IN THE B-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMITS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS IN OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING REASONABLE CONDITIONS, SAFEGUARDS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ON THE APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT; ESTABLISHING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND REVOCATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    WHEREAS, the City of Seymour, Texas (the “City”), is a Type A general-law municipality located in Baylor County, Texas, created in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Code and operating pursuant to the enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and
    WHEREAS, the City Council finds that recreational vehicles (“RVs”) provide temporary and long-term housing opportunities and can serve as an appropriate land use when developed in a manner that protects the public health, safety, and welfare; and
    WHEREAS, the City currently permits RVs by right within the B-2 General Commercial District, and now desires to establish a process allowing RV Parks in additional zoning districts through the issuance of a Specific Use Permit (“SUP”) under specific conditions and safeguards; and
    WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that allowing RV Parks by SUP on a case-by-case basis will provide flexibility while ensuring that each proposed use is reviewed for compliance with applicable development standards; and
    WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the imposition of reasonable conditions and operational requirements through the SUP process, including but not limited to, standards related to spacing between RVs, utility hookups, parking, screening, drainage, fire protection, and occupancy limits; and
    WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Seymour duly held a public hearing and provided proper notice pertaining to the adoption of this zoning ordinance;
    WHEREAS, the Seymour City Council finds that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance represents the best interests of all citizens of Seymour and promotes the aesthetics, health, safety, general welfare and convenience of the people.
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS, THAT:
    SECTION 5.11 ZONING DISTRICTS GENERALLY(11).
    SECTION 5. ZONING DISTRICTS GENERALLY
    (11) “Recreational Vehicle Parks,” of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby enacted to read as follows:
    Sec. 5.11A Definitions.
    i. “Long-Term Occupancy” means occupancy exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days.
    ii. “Recreational Vehicle” or “RV” means a vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle and designed or used for temporary dwelling, recreational, or sporting purposes, The term recreational vehicle shall include, but not be limited to, travel trailers, pick-up campers, camping trailers, motor coach homes, converted trucks and buses, and boats and boat trailers.
    iii. “Recreational Vehicle Park” or “RV Park” means any development, site, parcel or tract of land designed, maintained or intended to be used for the placement and occupancy of two (2) or more Recreational Vehicles for temporary or extended stays.
    iv. “RV Site” means a designated space intended for placement of one Recreational Vehicle.
    v. “Specific Use Permit” or “SUP” means a discretionary zoning approval granted by the City Council authorizing a use subject to site-specific conditions.
    Sec. 5.11B. Applicability.
    No person shall construct, operate, expand, or substantially modify a Recreational Vehicle Park except in compliance with this Section.
    Sec. 5.11C. Zoning Districts and Use Authorization.
    i. Recreational Vehicle Parks shall be permitted by right within the B-2 General Commercial District, subject to compliance with the applicable development regulations in that District.
    ii. The City Council may authorize a Recreational Vehicle Park in other zoning districts through approval of a Specific Use Permit (“SUP”).
    iii. In evaluating an SUP application, the City Council may consider compatibility with surrounding uses, utility capacity, traffic impacts, emergency access, and recommendations from City staff.
    iv. In granting an SUP, the City Council may impose reasonable conditions related to spacing, utilities, screening, drainage, density, circulation, parking, landscaping, and compatibility with surrounding land uses.
    Sec. 5.11D Application and Approval Process.
    i. Applications for a Specific Use Permit for the use of a Recreational Vehicle Park shall be made to the City Secretary in a form and manner as may be established by the City, and shall include the following information:
    a. A legal description of the property upon which the Recreational Vehicle Park is intended to be placed;
    b. Ownership and operator information;
    c. A letter of intent;
    d. A site plan (to scale) showing RV sites, road and access points, utility connections, and drainage plans;
    e. Utility demand estimates; and
    f. A completed Interdepartmental Review Form, which demonstrates that such application has been reviewed by the Water Department, Electric Department, Streets Department, and Police Department/Code Enforcement, and that each such department has provided comments regarding capacity and infrastructure impacts, safety concerns, if any, and utility service feasibility.
    ii. An application fee may be established by the City Council for the cost of the review and consideration of an SUP application. Such fee, if established, shall be collected by the City Secretary at the time application is made to the City.
    iii. In addition to a Specific Use Permit or zoning approval required by the Zoning Ordinance, as may be applicable, the following approvals and permits shall be obtained prior to the development and continued operation of an RV Park:
    a. Initial Approvals. Prior to the development or operation of an RV Park, the owner or operator shall obtain approval of a Site Plan in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and final approval by the City Council, where required by the Zoning Ordinance or Specific Use Permit process.
    b. Annual permit renewal. An annual RV Park operating permit shall be required for continued operation of the RV Park at a fee established by the City’s adopted fee schedule. Application renewal shall be submitted to the City no later than January 10 of each year. The City may distribute renewal application materials on or before November 10 of the preceding year; however, failure of the City to provide notice or application materials shall not relieve the owner or operator of the RV Park to timely renew the permit.
    Sec. 5.11E Specific Use Permit Conditions and Standards.
    i. In addition to any applicable standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance related to Specific Use Permits, the City Council may impose reasonable conditions, safeguards, and development standards on the approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park as necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. Such conditions and standards may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    a. Minimum Site Area. The RV Park shall contain a minimum of two (2) acres.
    b. Maximum Density. The RV Park shall not exceed fifteen (15) RV sites per acre unless otherwise approved by the City Council through the Specific Use Permit process.
    c. Minimum RV Site Size. Each RV site shall contain a minimum area of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
    d. Minimum spacing between RVs. A minimum separation of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between RV units unless otherwise approved through the Specific Use Permit process. Additional regulations imposing minimum spacing, setback, screening or construction requirements related to accessory structures may be added to the SUP. For purposes of this subsection, accessory structures may include, but are not limited to, carports, porches, stairs, awnings, decks, and similar improvements.
    e. Occupancy Limits. No more than one (1) RV is permitted per site, and long-term occupancy exceeding thirty (30) days shall be permitted only where authorized by the applicable zoning district, Specific Use Permit, or other approval issued by the City.
    f. Internal Road Requirements. Internal roadways shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet and shall be constructed with an all-weather driving surface.
    g. Screening and Buffering. Screening, buffering, or fencing adjacent to residentially zoned property or other uses may be a condition of approval, and the City Council may provide direction on the type of such screening, buffering, or fencing to ensure noise disturbances are minimized.
    ii. The City Council may impose additional conditions reasonably related to:
    a. Traffic circulation and parking, including requirements for off-street parking spaces, guest parking, vehicle circulation, and the provision of all-weather parking surfaces for passenger vehicles associated with each RV Site;
    b. Utility connections and drainage, including that:
    (a) RV Parks shall connect to City water, sewer, electric, and sanitation services where available;
    (b) RV Parks shall utilize master metering unless otherwise approved by the City;
    (c) Each RV site shall be subject to the City’s adopted infrastructure fee;
    (d) The City may deny or condition approval based upon utility capacity or infrastructure limitations; and
    (e) The City may require infrastructure upgrades at the developer’s expense when necessary to serve the development.
    c. Lighting and signage;
    d. Noise mitigation;
    e. Landscaping and open spaces;
    f. Fire safety and emergency access;
    g. Sanitation and safety requirements, including a requirement that each RV site shall be connected to an approved wastewater disposal system and a prohibition against dumping wastewater on the ground. Adequate solid waste disposal may be required, and the City may require centralized solid waste collection facilities, including dumpsters or screened refuse containers. A three (3) yard dumpster minimum trash requirement may be imposed, in addition to a requirement that emergency access routes shall remain unobstructed; and
    h. Compatibility with surrounding land uses.
    iii. A Specific Use Permit shall indicate the individual or group of individuals to whom it is issued and shall further indicate any conditions imposed restricting the use thereof. The City Council is authorized to impose any additional restrictions and conditions not provided for herein which it deems necessary to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare as to use pursuant to any Specific Use Permit.
    Sec. 5.11F Prohibited Uses.
    It shall be unlawful for any person to use or allow an RV Park to be used for any of the following purposes:
    i. Use of an RV Park as a permanent dwelling or principal residence except as expressly authorized through zoning approval or a Specific Use Permit;
    ii. Storage of junk, debris, or inoperable vehicles;
    iii. Any commercial activity not expressly permitted by the applicable zoning district or approved as part of a Specific Use Permit or other required City approval; or
    iv. Placement or occupancy of an RV outside of an approved RV Park or approved RV Site, unless otherwise authorized by the City through a temporary permit, emergency authorization, or other lawful authorization.
    Sec. 5.11G Occupant Registration Required.
    i. The operator, owner, or permittee of an RV Park or RV site shall maintain a current and accurate register of all occupants utilizing the property. The register shall include, at a minimum:
    a. The name of each occupant or responsible party;
    b. The dates of occupancy, including check-in and check-out dates or length of stay;
    c. Identification information for each RV located on the site, including the make, model, license plate number or vehicle identification number, as applicable; and
    d. The assigned RV site or space number.
    ii. The required registration records shall be maintained on-site or in another location readily accessible to the City upon request and shall be retained for a minimum period of one (1) year following the end of the occupancy.
    Sec. 5.11H Enforcement and Penalties.
    i. General Penalty. Any person violating this Ordinance commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000 per day. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The City may also pursue injunctive relief and other lawful remedies.
    ii. Additional Remedies. In addition to any criminal penalty, the City may pursue any lawful remedy available at law or in equity, including but not limited to, injunctive relief, suspension or revocation of any permit issued under this Section, and denial or discontinuation of City utility service to the extent authorized by law.
    iii. Suspension or Revocation. The City may suspend or revoke a permit issued under this Section if the permittee, owner, operator, or responsible party:
    a. Violates this Section or the Zoning Ordinance or any condition of approval;
    b. Fails to maintain the required utility service or utility connections;
    c. Creates, allows, or fails to correct unsafe or unsanitary conditions;
    d. Provides false or misleading information in an application or renewal; or
    e. Fails to correct a violation after notice from the City.
    Prior to any suspension or revocation, the permittee shall receive written notice of the violation and an opportunity for a hearing before the City Council.
    SECTION 2.
    This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances, of the Zoning Ordinance, and of the Seymour Revised Code of Ordinances, except where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
    SECTION 3.
    It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
    SECTION 4.
    This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval as provided by law. Existing RV Parks lawfully operating on the effective date of this Ordinance shall be granted until January 1, 2027 to bring the property into compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance and obtain any required permits or approvals. After January 1, 2027, any existing RV Park that remains out of compliance with this Ordinance may be subject to enforcement actions as authorized by and in compliance with applicable law.
    PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY 2026.
    _______________________________
    Mark McCord, Mayor
    ATTEST:

    Lauren Bush, City Secretary

Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request.  Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380.  Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Lauren Bush, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.