The City of Houston approved the renewal of the Special Minimum Lot Size Block (SMLSB) designation for the 1000-1100 blocks of W. Fugate Street and the 1000-1100 blocks of W. Melwood Street. This renewal, initiated by the property owner of 1003 W. Melwood Street, Lot 20, Block 123, in the North Norhill subdivision, maintains a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet to preserve the neighborhood's character. Notifications were sent to 60 property owners with no protests received, permitting the application to advance directly to the City Council.
Renewing the Special Minimum Lot Size designation helps protect the established lot sizes and character of the North Norhill neighborhood, preventing densification and preserving the community's aesthetic and historical integrity.