The City of Houston approved the designation of the north side of the 700 block of Bayland Avenue, between Watson and Reagan Streets, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block (SMLSB). Initiated by the property owner of 719 Bayland Street, the application received support from 100% of the block’s property owners. Notifications were sent to six property owners, and no protests were filed, allowing the application to proceed directly to City Council. The ordinance establishes a minimum lot size of 6,250 square feet to preserve the neighborhood's character.
This designation safeguards the established lot sizes and character of the Woodland Heights neighborhood, preventing densification and preserving the community's historical and aesthetic integrity.