Horseshoe Bay approves development rules after May delay
The amended concept plan for a portion of the Silver Rock development from the February 24 Horseshoe Bay Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Courtesy of the city of Horseshoe Bay.
Horseshoe Bay’s Silver Rock development is moving forward following approval of a few amendments. Action on the project was delayed in May amid concerns about long-term land-use restrictions and potential unintended consequences.
The amendments, approved during the Tuesday, June 16 council meeting, apply to Lot 13, the Falcon Senior Living Center, and Lot 19, Stillwater, eight five-acre single-family lots. Council had postponed a decision in May to further review provisions at Stillwater related to accessory structures, animal restrictions, and how the changes might be interpreted by future property owners.
Following that review, council approved updated regulations permitting a range of accessory structures, including casitas, pool houses, stables, barns, and animal enclosures. Prohibited uses include additional dwelling units, exotic animals, kennels, and the breeding of dogs or livestock. The amendments also prohibit future subdivision of the lots.
Accessory structures may be up to 5,000 square feet, with a combined maximum of 10,000 square feet per lot. Garage standards were revised to remove the requirement that all garages be attached to the home, while maintaining that traditional garages remain connected to the residence or linked by breezeways. Detached RV garages are allowed, provided they are not visible from the street.
At the Falcon Senior Living Center, the entry structure height limit was increased from 15 feet to 22 feet to accommodate vehicle clearance and emergency access. Covered parking in the form of rear-yard carports was also approved within setback areas.
Residents again raised concerns about traffic safety on Texas 71 related to the development, and council members urged coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation ahead of the proposed fall 2027 timeline for improvements.