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PARK AND RECREATIONAL BOARD

The board makes studies and project plans for the improvement and acquisition of public
park and open spaces with a view to its development and extension, recommends to
council recreation programs for all segments of the population, and acts with and assists
other municipal boards in formulating proper plans for municipal park and open space
development. The board consists of eight citizens and meets the first Tuesday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The purpose is to consider plats, hold public meetings on zoning and rezoning, and make
recommendations to Council. The P & Z acts as an advisory board and has such duties
and powers as specified by the laws of the State of Texas, the Charter, and the
Ordinances of the City. The Commission consists of 7 regular members and two alternate
members and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS

The purpose of the Sign Board of Appeals is to grant variances from size, spacing, height,
set-back, location and other requirements of the ordinance, both as to off-premises and
on-premises signs. Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments serve on this board and
it meets on an as-needed basis

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears and decides cases where it is alleged there is an
error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Ordinance or the
Building Official in the enforcement of the ordinances and has the power to establish
public notice and hearing to alter previous action in such matters. The ZBA consists of 8
regular members and 1 alternate member. The alternate serves in the absence of a
regular member when requested by the Chairman. The board meets the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. This board also serves as the
Hearings Board and the Sign Board of Appeals.

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