City of Georgetown, Texas

Public Hearing Process

There are certain permits processed by Planning and Development Services that require a public hearing. The hearings are conducted by the Board, Commission or Council responsible for review and / or final decision on the requested permit.


Applicability

Permits requiring public hearings include the following:

  • Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council)
  • Unified Development Code Text Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council)
  • Zoning Map Amendment (Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council)
  • Historic District Designation (Historic and Architectural Review Commission and City Council)
  • Special Use Permit (Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council)
  • Appeal of an Administrative Decision (Zoning Board of Adjustment)
  • Zoning Variance (Zoning Board of Adjustment)


Application Submittal Requirements

The submittal requirements are based upon the type of permit required. Please refer to the Development Manual for more information.


Review Process

The purpose of a public hearing is to provide a forum for public disclosure and discussion of projects that might have the potential for impact upon neighboring properties and / or residents. The public hearing provides an opportunity for neighboring residents to review the application and participate in the hearing process. Projects that require a public hearing always involve a public notification process.

The City of Georgetown provides notification in the following ways: publication in a local newspaper at least 15 days in advance of the hearing; mailing notices to property owners within a 200 foot radius of the site; and, posting of signs on the subject property. Everyone is invited to participate in the hearing process; you need not receive a mailed notice to participate.

The meeting process typically involves the following steps:

  • Presentation of the project and recommendation by City Staff;
  • Presentation by the project applicant;
  • Invitation for Project Proponents and / or Opponents to make a statement;
  • Response by the project applicant; and,
  • Board / Commission / Council deliberation and action


Meeting Schedule

  • The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the 1st Tuesday of each month;
  • The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month;
  • The Historic and Architectural Review Commission meets the 4th Thursday of each month
  • The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.




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