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SCUP-2026-0005 — Secondary Dwelling Unit in La Porte, TX
A secondary dwelling unit (20' x 30') is requested on a 43,571 sq ft residential lot zoned R-1 (Low-Density Residential). The lot size provides substantial area to accommodate the proposed accessory dwelling while maintaining neighborhood character, with the SDU located in the side yard and remaining secondary to the primary residence. Staff finds the proposal compatible with surrounding residential uses and the Comprehensive Plan.
| Case number | SCUP-2026-0005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | 10913 Houston Dr., La Porte, TX 77536 |
| County | Harris County |
| Parcel / legal | RES A1 BLK 1 BATTLEGROUND ESTATES SEC 2 PAR R/P; HCAD Parcel 0800280010002 |
| Acreage | 1.0 |
| Current zoning | R-1 |
| Proposed use | Secondary Dwelling Unit |
| Petitioner | Amy Melendez and Lucas Melendez |
| Owner | Amy Melendez and Lucas Melendez |
| Hearing | 2026-08-20 |
| Hearing body | Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Staff recommendation | approve |
| Status | continued |
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Case history
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- First seen — 2026-08-14: First seen on a Planning & Zoning Commission agenda · Planning & Zoning Commission
- Staff recommendation — 2026-08-20: Staff recommendation: approve · Planning and Zoning Commission
Also on the 2026-08-20 La Porte agenda
- LP-037-25-M — Secondary Dwelling Unit (detached accessory dwelling)
- RP-2019-134326 — Plat / Replat
- SCUP-2026-0002 — Civic and Social, Business Associations, Professional, Labor Unions and Similar Labor, and Political organizations
- SAC-2025-0016 — Other
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