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Council reviews zoning and land-use changes

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 10, 2026

Council reviews zoning and land-use changes

The council took no final action on four planning and land-use matters; each was scheduled to return August 24, 2026. The items included a proposed 6.916-acre annexation and agricultural-residential zoning, two land-use code amendments, and a 6.14-acre deannexation request.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Approves Budget Adjustments

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance BA-26-03, making adjustments to the 2026 budget. It also adopted a disorderly conduct ordinance by a 4-0 vote, along with a hotel-motel tax agreement and a hazard mitigation and emergency operations plan.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Adopts Plan and Pawnbroker Ordinance

The council adopted the comprehensive plan transmittal and its 2026 annual update, along with the Jefferson Pawnbrokers Ordinance. Each action passed 4-0, with Mayor Dawn Maddox abstaining and District 5 member Alex Crawford absent.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council approves townhouses and commercial rezoning

The council approved, 4-2, rezoning for a 15-acre, 114-unit townhouse development and a nearby 10.1-acre commercial subdivision planned for five lots. It also approved a variance reducing the townhouse front setback from 30 feet to 10 feet.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Townhouse and commercial proposals postponed

The council unanimously postponed three E W C Commons applications until May 11: a rezoning for a five-lot commercial subdivision, a rezoning for 114 townhouses, and a setback variance that would reduce the required front setback from 30 feet to 10 feet.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Development proposals remain under review

The council discussed four land-use requests, including a proposed 114-unit townhouse development, a five-lot commercial subdivision, and a 9.32-acre light-industrial rezoning. No final decisions were recorded; all four matters are scheduled to continue on April 27. Residents raised concerns about traffic, school impacts, and water and sewer capacity.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Approves Housing Variances and Plan Amendment

The council approved two zoning variances, including setbacks for a proposed 16-unit townhouse development, and adopted an amendment to the comprehensive plan. Each action passed with five votes in favor; Mayor Dawn Maddox abstained.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Land Use and Budget Items Deferred

The council discussed two zoning variances, a comprehensive plan amendment, 2025 budget adjustments, and alcohol exceptions for two city-sponsored events; no final approvals were recorded, and the items were scheduled for further discussion on March 23, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Land-use plan amendment delayed to March

The council unanimously postponed Resolution 26-01, which would amend the comprehensive plan’s land-use element and future land-use map, until the March 9 meeting. The council also voted 3-1 to censure the mayor over accusations involving Council Member Mobley and strike the matter from the January meeting minutes.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves commercial development variances

The council unanimously approved four development requests, including a mixed-use project on 2.08 acres and variances for a proposed retail shopping center that reduce setbacks, buffers and a driveway clear zone. Five council members voted in favor; Mayor Dawn Maddox was excused.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Advances Parks Creek Reservoir Project

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 26-04 concerning the Parks Creek Dam and Reservoir Project and Resolution 25-03 for GEFA Loan Number GF2025019. It also appointed Steve Kinney mayor pro tempore by a 4-0 vote. Several residents opposed proposed permit fees for uses of city streets, sidewalks and other public places; that resolution was discussed but not adopted.

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