The City of Schertz held a strategic planning retreat on February 7, 2025, focusing on updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and ongoing projects from 2024. The meeting highlighted significant developments in urban planning and code amendments aimed at modernizing city regulations.

One of the key discussions centered on the updates to the UDC, which included revisions to parking regulations and landscaping requirements. City officials emphasized the importance of these updates in aligning with the city’s strategic development goals. A comprehensive overhaul of the sign ordinance is also underway, with plans to simplify the regulations to make them more user-friendly. This revised ordinance is expected to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March and to the city council in April.

Additionally, the neighborhood services department is working on amendments to the nuisance ordinance, which will be introduced in the coming months. The building department is also reviewing updates to align with the 2024 building codes recently adopted by San Antonio and neighboring cities. This effort aims to ensure consistency for contractors and developers operating in the region.

The meeting concluded without further questions from attendees, indicating a consensus on the proposed updates and the direction of the city’s development strategies. The city plans to continue engaging with stakeholders as these initiatives progress, ensuring that Schertz remains a well-planned and modern community.