To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Community Development Department
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving amendments to the City of Keller Unified Development Code (UDC), adopted by Ordinance No. 1746 dated July 7, 2015, by amending Article One, Section 1.05 - Departments and Boards Involved in Land Development, relating to the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission; providing penalties; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date. (UDC-2606-0005)
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Action Requested:
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to approve amendments to the City of Keller Unified Development Code (UDC) related to Departments and Boards involved in Land Development, relating to the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Background:
Senate Bill 1883 of the 89th Texas Legislature: Effective September 1, 2025, municipalities that assess impact fees are required to establish a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) composed of members representing the real estate, development, and building industries.
On November 18, 2025, City Council approved Ordinance 2250, which established a CIAC consistent with the updated statutory requirements.
Proposed Amendments:
See Exhibit “A”.
Summary:
The proposed UDC Amendments include:
1. Remove language declaring that the Planning and Zoning Commission also acts as the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
2. Add language defining the role of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Supporting Documents:
- Exhibit A: Proposed Draft UDC Amendments
- Staff Attachment: Ordinance 2250
Citizen Input:
An amendment to the text of the UDC requires a public hearing notice to be published in the local newspaper ten (10) days prior to the scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting date and fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council Meeting Date. The notice for the City Council public hearing was published in the July 19, 2026, edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Staff has not received any comments from the public on the proposed UDC Amendments.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the July 14, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommend approval of the proposed amendments as presented.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering an amendment to the text of the UDC:
• Approve as submitted
• Approve with modifications or additional amendments(s)
• Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose
• Deny