Z-2605 — Standardized Business CUP, 408 W. Main Street
Fredericksburg
Description
A CUP to establish and operate a standardized business in the Historic Shopping District Overlay — denied 3-2 after supportive testimony.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Apr 7, 2026.
The building at 408 W. Main stays vacant of the applicant's office; the historic district remains chain-free.
Applicant
- Name
- Century 21, The Hills Realty (Dwight Oestreich)
- Address
- 408 W. Main StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
The Oestreich family sought a CUP to display a sign for their locally-operated Century 21 franchise; the council upheld the P&Z denial on a 3-2 vote.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Apr 1, 2026
The longtime local realty office wanted to move back into its building at 408 W. Main but needed a CUP because it's now considered a chain under the standardized business ordinance. Denied after two recusals.
Related issues (2)
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