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PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

110 GENERAL FUND
0231 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

FUTURE INITIATIVES

• Upgrade permit and code enforcement software to improve efficiency in the
field
• Increase presence in Hurst neighborhood’s by promoting neighborhood
meetings
• Scan historical documents, especially site plans and their support drawings
• Promote a Bell Helicopter retail, restaurant, and hotel project on land they own
in Hurst.
• Review zoning ordinance and codes to promote quality neighborhoods
• Implement Council’s policies regarding Boards and Commissions

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities:
 Public Safety  Innovation
 Economic Vitality  Redevelopment
 Infrastructure  Leadership

Goals:
• Review and update zoning districts to encourage a variety of uses while
maintaining vitality of our commercial corridors in the City of Hurst.
• Continue the “Good Neighbor” philosophy in the revitalization process
• Refine building and development standards to promote a quality image and
aesthetic excellence throughout Hurst
• Establish aggressive initiatives to enhance and enrich neighborhood value

Objectives:
• Conduct comprehensive study of zoning district with follow-up discussions in
specific areas such as business, commercial and residential for development
and redevelopment. *
• Continue to update Code of Ordinances to enhance and enrich Quality of Life. *
• Review terms of Texas 10 Reinvestment Zone tax abatement ordinance and
decide if it needs to be adjusted in terms of project size vs. incentive possible,
and see if it could be applied to other corridors or projects. *
• Use redevelopment study to spur residential/commercial development. Focus
on getting current owners to reinvent their property. *

* - Short Term (0-3 years)
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