Hays County approves variance for Silver Spur Ranch replat citing rainwater collection and advanced septic

Hays County commissioners approved a variance request for Silver Spur Ranch (section 2, part of Lot 11) that would create two lots across 5.98 acres with rainwater collection and advanced on‑site sewage facilities rather than conventional septic systems.

Senior Planner Colby Mahacha explained the property lies within the Edwards Aquifer contributing zone and the priority groundwater management area, which typically dictates a six‑acre minimum lot size. The applicant proposed rainwater collection and advanced on‑site sewage facilities; Mahacha said current rules allow smaller lot sizes with advanced systems and the project had entered technical review. One commissioner said they would not be comfortable approving a variance unless it required 100% rainwater collection and no additional wells; the record shows the court approved the variance with those conditions discussed during the hearing.