Redefining veterinary services in the city, revising the permitted use of multifamily dwellings and establishing a height setback for developments facing major streets in Bellaire are among several amendments being proposed by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission that will be discussed during a public hearing at the Dec. 15 City Council meeting.

According to the Nov. 25 notice from city officials, zoning code regulations for Bellaire’s mixed-use district corridor could be revised if approved by City Council.

What residents should know

The Dec. 15 public hearing will take place at Bellaire’s council chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire. City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Public comments can be sent to Bellaire City Clerk Tracy Dutton at [email protected].

The full proposed amendments can be found on the city’s draft document prepared by the Planning and Zoning Commission here.

Zooming out

Throughout August and September, Bellaire City Council was presented with a list of proposed changes to the Urban Village-Downtown zoning district, or UV-D zoning code, as part of the city’s efforts to improve its downtown area.