ETJ ordinance working group
Summary
City and county staff plus stakeholders meet Friday to make high-level changes to the extraterritorial jurisdiction ordinance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
A clearer process could cut wasted staff time and developer costs, per public testimony.
Residents and property owners in the ETJ affected by future land-use rules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 28, 2026
City and county staff plus stakeholders meet Friday to make high-level changes to the extraterritorial jurisdiction ordinance.
Planning Commission - May 19, 2026
Commissioners and the public flagged that the 40-year-old ETJ ordinance forces final plat approval before construction, causing plats to change after approval. Staff confirmed the city will initiate a comprehensive ETJ review with the county, and Council direction on the Highway 85 annexed area is expected May 27.
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