File #: 19-4311    Version: 1 Name: Subdiv Ord amendment - Shot Clock bill
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/2/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/19/2019 Final action: 8/19/2019
Title: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Mesquite Subdivision Ordinance, thereby amending regulations related to the submittal and approval processes for plats. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the subdivision text amendment.)
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. PZ Minutes

Title

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Mesquite Subdivision Ordinance, thereby amending regulations related to the submittal and approval processes for plats.

(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the subdivision text amendment.)

 

Body

SB 3167, referred to as the “Shot Clock” bill was signed by Governor Abbott and takes effect on September 1, 2019. The bill is intended to place limitations on the time it takes for a city or county to take action on a proposed plat. The statute necessitates substantial changes to plat application requirements and approval processes.

 

On August 12, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance.

 

Attachment(s)

Staff Memo

P&Z Minutes

Ordinance (will be provided in Friday’s mail packet)

 

Drafter

Jeff Armstrong

 

Head of Department

Jeff Armstrong