2026-168 • Regular AgendaCity of Van (Van Zandt County)

Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. 114411, Legal description: acres 0.36

Presented in: City of Van - May 14, 2026 on 2026-05-14

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-168: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District, on the prop”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Re-Zoning application #165 Brandon Rust – Hillard/Rust addition from Commercial to R2 Two-Family Residential District, on the property located at W Iowa, property I.D. 114411, Legal description: acres 0.36

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).