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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES |
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Department: |
☐ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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Community Development |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☒ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Community Planning |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Text Amendment: Subdivision Code
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Amend Title 15, Chapter 153 and Chapter 154 to authorize administrative personnel to review and approve preliminary plats, final plats and plat amendments without a public hearing in accordance with HB 2447. (Community Development/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
The proposed text amendment will ensure City regulations reflect recent modifications to the state law, supporting the City Council’s strategic outcome of Respected and Responsible.
REPORT:
House Bill 2447, approved by the legislature and signed by the Governor on March 31, 2025, requires by ordinance that cities and towns authorize administrative personnel to review and approve preliminary plats, final plats and plat amendments without a public hearing.
House Bill 2447 makes a significant shift in how municipal planning and development review processes are handled. Under the new law, cities and towns are required to delegate certain approvals to administrative staff rather than boards and commissions. Currently, preliminary plats are under the authority of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and final plats are under the authority of the City Council. State statute requires that Cities and Towns adopt an Ordinance on Administrative Review on or before December 31, 2025.
In accordance with House Bill 2447, the proposed text amendment removes the review authority by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council and places that authority within the Department of Community Development.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - EXCERPT FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF:
“John Mahon, Planning and Zoning Vice-Chairman asked if an applicant does not agree with a requirement would the public have an opportunity to attend a public hearing. Domby replied that there will be an appeal process if an applicant does not agree with certain requirements. Domby stated staff will be seeking direction from City Council regarding whether some form of neighborhood notification will be required.
“Chris Hamel, Planning and Zoning Chairman commented that while he understands the intent of the state’s actions, he partially disagrees with the approach. Hamel then asked for clarification, noting that the proposed changes would eliminate the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review of preliminary and final plat decisions at this level, and that the state has mandated compliance by the end of December. Amelia Domby, Principal Planner answered, that is correct.
APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
MOTION
“Motion by Jorge Gonzalez, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, second by Ashlie Pendleton, Planning and Zoning Commissioner to APPROVE ZONE-44496-2025 as presented.
“Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) with one absent and one vacancy.’
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☒ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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John D. Simonton |
11/25/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
11/24/2025 |