Coppell narrows rules for temporary concrete batching plants

As part of the Sept. 17 code amendments, Coppell staff clarified when temporary concrete batching plants can operate without a special-use permit and set recurrence limits to avoid back-to-back permits that functionally create a permanent use.

Staff explained the amendment would allow a temporary batch plant of up to six months by right and limit a property to a single six-month temporary batch plant within any 18-month period. The amendment also includes a provision allowing the director of Community Development limited authority to grant short extensions for project-specific needs.

Commission discussion referenced a recent example used for roadway work on Royal Lane and the desire to prevent a "creeping use" that would circumvent SUP requirements for permanent operations. The commission endorsed the clarification as part of the full package of text amendments voted on unanimously.