Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Georgetown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in zoning
Historic Commission Board Training and Procedures
HARC members will undergo training on how to evaluate changes to historic structures, ensuring consistent application of design guidelines across Georgetown's historic districts.
Zoning Board Member Training and Procedures
City planning staff trained local board members on how to handle zoning cases, public hearings, and conflicts of interest. The session ensures that volunteers making decisions on Georgetown's growth understand the legal and procedural rules.
Historic Siding Replacement at 1305 S Elm Street
A homeowner in the Old Town Historic District received approval to replace rotted wooden siding with modern cement fiber siding because the original material was too damaged to repair and was letting pests into the house.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Update
The city is updating its primary land-use and development regulations. This affects how property can be built on and used throughout Georgetown.
ETJ Disannexations
Two parcels of land were officially removed from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, meaning they will no longer be subject to city planning or development oversight.