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26-030 — Hotel (285 keys), Multi-Family Condominiums (180 units), Retail (80,000 sf), Multi-Family Apartments (500 units) in Galveston, TX

This Planned Unit Development creates a mixed-use waterfront project with a 150-foot tall hotel and residential tower alongside retail and apartment buildings through variances from standard zoning requirements including increased height limits, floor plate expansions, and multi-family use in an R-1 district. The project requires compliance with community benefit requirements for the HDDZ overlay and coordination with multiple city departments including airport operations, fire safety, and traffic management. Developers should note this case affects a significant downtown/waterfront redevelopment with phased construction beginning in 2028.

Case number26-030
TypePD Amendment
LocationGalveston, TX
CountyGalveston County
Current zoningCommercial (C) - HDDZ-5 and Residential Single-Family (R-1) - HDDZ-5
Proposed useHotel (285 keys), Multi-Family Condominiums (180 units), Retail (80,000 sf), Multi-Family Apartments (500 units)
Hearing2026-08-18
Hearing bodyGalveston Planning Commission / City Council
Staff recommendationapprove with conditions
Statusnew

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