Smart Growth Rewrite Committee
An ad hoc committee established to lead an overhaul of the county zoning code and the Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations. It will include council members and community appointees to guide development policy amid population growth.
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Committee formation approved unanimously on August 12, 2025. Watch for the next recap.
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April 14, 2026
Coming up - The Council will continue monitoring the progress of the Pecan Orchard project and expects further updates on drainage and property acquisition timelines. - Future meetings will further address the "Smart Growth" ordinance recommendations previously introduced in the March 31st special meeting.
Read in the recap »March 31, 2026
Votes at a glance - Building Permit Allocation System (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). The ordinance was amended to include a 30% reduction cap on permits as a placeholder while the Planning Commission reviews the data. - Slate of Eight Smart Growth Ordinances (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). This package includes …
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Find it in the full transcript »February 10, 2026
Discussed, no vote - Recreation Update: Rick Jay of the Recreation Advisory Commission reported that KC West, Copeland, and Boyd Young parks are at or near completion, with Woodward Park at 80-85% due to weather delays. Council discussed potential fencing and increased patrols to address recent vandalism at boat landin…
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Find it in the full transcript »September 23, 2025
Coming up - Smart Growth Committee Meeting: September 30 at 5:00 p.m. - Comprehensive Plan Update (3rd Reading): October 14, 2025. - Zoning Map Amendment for 1306 Skyview Drive (2nd Reading): October 14, 2025.
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Find it in the full transcript »August 12, 2025
The headline Council establishes a new Smart Growth Rewrite Committee to lead the upcoming overhaul of the county zoning code. Following a motion by Councilman Derek Shoemake, the council unanimously voted to form this ad hoc committee, which will include council members and community appointees to ensure the body hold…
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