Comprehensive Planning

The City of Gatesville Comprehensive Plan was developed to establish a cohesive vision for the future growth and development of the community. It is intended to help guide the city’s elected and appointed bodies, as well as city staff, property owners, businesses and developers as they prepare for the future.

Furthermore, the purpose of the adoption of a comprehensive plan, as stated in the enabling statute (Texas Local Government Chapter 213), is to promote sound development, and the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

The adoption of a comprehensive plan helps a city to achieve these basic goals by enabling the enactment of zoning regulations (Texas Local Government Chapter 211.004), providing strategic guidance on capital investments, and identifying potential transportation improvements. At its core, the plan serves as an expression of a set of basic community ideals that form the basis for ongoing growth and prosperity.