Public Notice and Public Hearing: Planning and Zoning Commission Amendments

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) is referenced in Article 8 of the Gatesville Charter; however, it lacks specific details regarding membership qualifications, rules, procedures, and overall protocol. In 1995, the PZC was addressed in Section 4, yet the qualifications for membership were not clearly defined. This ordinance serves to clarify the qualifications for membership and provides updates to the Commission's terms, rules, procedures, duties, and powers.

Notable changes:

1. Selection of Members – Sec. 48-151

1. Members shall have the following qualifications:

1. Own property within the city limits and;
2. Resident citizen or ETJ citizen within 5 miles of the city limits and;
3. Not indebted to the City of Gatesville (taxes paid, no citations, no code violations, no liens).

1. Variances – Sec. 48-152

Variance and grounds to grant a variance is defined.

1. Rules and Procedures – Sec. 48-154.

Rules of Order and Suspension of Rules was removed due to the reference of Robert’s Rules of Order reference. The Charter states the “City Council shall determine its own rules of procedure and may compel the attendance of its members.”

Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers located at 110 N 8th Street on April 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM. 

All interested parties are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary, Holly Owens at 254-865-8951 or howens@gatesvilletx.com.