Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized by virtue of the subject of Section 8.03 of the City Charter to act as an advisory body on all planning and zoning matters.  The Commission consists of seven members, appointed by Council, serving two-year terms, who are qualified electors of the City of Gatesville and not more than two (2) of whom shall hold an elective office in the City of Gatesville. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council . 

Members of the Commission shall serve for a two (2) year term. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms, but no member shall be appointed for a single term in excess of two (2) years. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, except for reimbursement for authorized expenditures attendant to the performance of their duties. The members of the Commission shall be identified by place numbers one (1) through seven (7). The terms of four (4) of the members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) shall begin on May first of each odd-numbered year and expire on April 30th two years thereafter and the terms of three of the members (Places 2, 4, and 6) shall begin on May first of each even-numbered year and shall expire on April 30th two years thereafter. Newly appointed members shall be installed at the first regular Commission meeting after their appointment. Members who miss three meetings within a six-month period may be replaced upon the recommendation of the Commission and the approval of the City Council. 

The Commission's responsibilities include the establishment of procedures for adopting and enforcing land regulations and boundaries of zoning districts and submitting reports to the governing body with its recommendations on any amendments to land regulations or district boundaries.  Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with the responsibility and authority to review complete subdivision applications and forward recommendation to the City Council as described by the adopted codes of the City and all State regulations.

The Planning and Zoning Commission typically hosts regular meetings on the first Monday of each month, as needed.  Some meetings may be scheduled on different dates to accommodate federal holidays.  Regular meetings are hosted in person at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 110 N 8th Street, Gatesville TX 76528.  The designation for if a given meeting will be hosted in person shall be posted on the particular agenda for that meeting which shall be posted both online and at the bulletin board located outside City Hall's 8th Street entrance.  All regular meetings are open to the public.

To schedule an agenda item before the Planning and Zoning Commission please contact City Staff.