Ord 43-2026 Rezoning 2206 Lucas Ave. 09/01/2026 Ordinance No. 43-2026
Ordinance rezoning +/- 7.46 acres of land from Single Family -2 (SF-2)
to Planned Unit Development — Mixed Use (PUD-MU) located at 2206
Lucas Avenue (Lot 1, Block 1, Lamar Elementary School Addition out
of Block 15, Cherokee County School Lands), and amend the Land Use
Plan from Institutional to High Density Residential to allow senior
living and a neighborhood communal meeting space
WHEREAS, the city wants to promote affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 05-2026 supports the Affordable Housing Tax Credit
reuse conversion of Lamar Elementary School to Lucas Lofts; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the proposed
zoning change at its August 12, 2026 meeting, and voted to recommend approval of this
request; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this request and has determined the
herein described Zoning amendment is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED/RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . 2206 Lucas Avenue (Lot 1 , Block 1 , Lamar Elementary School Addition out of
Block 15, Cherokee County School Lands) as depicted on the attached map
incorporated in this ordinance as Attachment "1", is hereby rezoned from
Single Family -2 (SF-2) to a Planned Unit Development — Mixed Use (PUD-
MU) zoning district to allow senior living and a neighborhood communal
meeting space.
2. The area on the Land Use Map, as depicted on the attached map incorporated
in this ordinance as Attachment "2", is hereby amended to change the area
from Institutional to High Density Residential.
3. A conceptual plan represented by a Proposed Lucas Lofts Planned Unit
Development — Mixed Use (PUD-MU) Development Regulations is herein
incorporated as part of this ordinance as Attachment "3" and Site Plan as
Attachment "4".
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st, day of September, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Rezone Map _ Subject Property
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Attachment "3"
Proposed Lucas Lofts Planned Unit Development — Mixed
Use (PUD-MU) Development Regulations
1. Land use regulations:
A. Primary uses, allowed by right:
1. Residential dwelling, multi-family — Setting a maximum number of dwelling
units up to 49 as outlined with the included site plan.
2. Neighborhood Communal Meeting Space — The 4,696-sf. center will serve as
a multi-purpose space to allow for meetings, and a space for community
events.
B. Accessory uses allowed in conjunction with the primary uses only:
1. Private recreational area, limited;
2. Accessory uses — Typical amenities for multi-family development, e.g., dog
walk area, outdoor seating, maintenance buildings or congregation areas.
2. Development Regulations: All development shall be consistent with Section 3100
Single-Family Residential (SF-2) development regulations, as amended. The
guidelines shall apply to new structures built on the site and excludes any existing
structures. The setbacks are indicated below:
A. Front Setback: 25 ft. minimum.
B. Exterior Side Setback: 25 ft. minimum.
C. Interior Side Setback: 20 ft. minimum.
D. Rear Setback: 20 ft. minimum.
E. Building Coverage: 50 percent of lot area, maximum.
F. Open Space: 50 percent of lot area, minimum.
G. Height: 19' Maximum.
H. Residential Density: 49 primary dwelling units per the Planned Unit Development-
Mixed Use.
I. Parking, Off-Street: A minimum of 67 on-site parking spaces shall be provided as
outlined:
• Dwelling, Efficiency one-bedroom unit: 1 space per 1 dwelling units (19
parking spaces)
• Dwelling, one-bedroom unit: 1 space per dwelling units (28 parking spaces)
• Dwelling, two-bedroom units: 2 spaces per dwelling unit (4 parking spaces)
• Community center, events venue, and civic uses: 4 spaces per 1,000 sf.
(16 parking spaces)
J. Parking Lot Design and Materials, shall be regulated by Section 6200 of the Zoning
Ordinance, City of Wichita Falls, as amended. The development shall not be
permitted any additional curb cuts and shall utilize the two existing curb cuts, with
one designated for ingress and the other for egress.
K. Screening Requirements: To promote open space and green spaces, encourage
outdoor activities while giving residents privacy from adjacent park patron, the site
will require a park boundary buffer. A landscaped buffer shall be provided along
the developed portion of Lucas Lofts, excluding the open space of Lucas Lofts
property boundary adjacent to the public park. The buffer shall include a
combination of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs sufficient to provide
visual separation between the development and the park. The final design and
plant materials shall be subject to approval by Planning and Development
Services. A six-foot privacy fence shall be required to provide a visual buffer
between the proposed development and the residential uses located along the
north side interior lot line.
L. Landscaping: In addition to the minimum landscaping requirements of Section
6800, Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances, the development shall provide enhanced
shrub and ornamental planting areas consistent with the overall character depicted
in the approved conceptual rendering. Shrub beds shall incorporate a variety of
plant species, sizes, textures, and heights, with plantings arranged in layered
groupings to provide a full and cohesive appearance. Enhanced shrub landscaping
shall be incorporated along building foundations, primary entrances, parking
areas, and other highly visible areas of the development. The final landscape plan
shall be subject to review and approval by Planning and Development Services.
M. Outdoor Lighting: shall be directed away from adjacent residential uses; shall be
regulated by Section 5975 of the Zoning Ordinance, City of Wichita Falls, as
amended.
N. Sign Regulations: Signs Shall be regulated by the zoning ordinance with the same
restrictions as applied in the Single Family 2 (SF-2) district for Institutional and
Apartment sign types, Section 6700 — Sign Regulations.
O. Other Requirements: All regulations of the zoning ordinance which have not been
specifically addressed in this ordinance shall apply to this Planned Unit
Development - MU (PUD-MU) Ordinance and are hereby made a part hereof and
included herein.
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