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Comprehensive Plan

The City of Benbrook’s Comprehensive Plan was updated in 2020. The plan is a well-formed policy document

that prioritizes our community values and guides the many decisions that affect our city’s physical growth and
social character.

At the appointment of City Council, a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was formed to review the
existing comprehensive plan and make recommendations for updates. The document is the result of many
entities working together to craft good policy. Steering Committee members, City staff, City board and
commission members, and our engaged citizenry provided valuable input on a wide variety of planning and land
use topics; quality of life, housing, transportation, utilities, public safety, economic development, community

facilities, and future land uses.

The 2020 Comprehensive Plan establishes a shared community vision, outlines attainable goals for our growing
city, and serves as a guide for good governance, both today and for future city councils and staff.

The following timeline in 2020 was used in developing the comprehensive plan:

Jan. 3, 2019: City Council work session and kickoff meeting.

Jan. 4–Feb. 28: Staff meet with key stakeholders and property owners.

Jan. 17: Steering Committee members selected.

Feb. 7: City Council formally appoints Steering Committee members.

Mar–Aug: Steering Committee meets once a month for six months.

Aug. 6: Steering Committee completes work and provides final recommendations.

Sept. 19: City Council work session on Steering Committee’s core recommendations.

Oct. 9: Parks and Recreation Board work session.

Oct. 10: Planning and Zoning Commission work session.

Nov. 12: Public Open House

Nov 12-Dec 12: Public Comment Period

Dec. 12: Planning and Zoning Commission work session

Jan. 9, 2020: Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on the plan update.

Feb. 20: City Council public hearing on Comprehensive Plan update.

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