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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waxahachie public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Waxahachie Family YMCA Zoning Amendment Continuance
A public hearing and consideration to amend the Planned Development ordinance and exhibits for the Waxahachie Family YMCA was formally continued to the November 10 meeting.
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Neighborhood Pushback
A homeowner has applied for a permit to operate a short-term rental in a single-family neighborhood. The commission evaluates these to balance tourism opportunities with neighborhood peace.
Multi-Family Zoning Change on US Highway 77
A proposal to rezone commercial land at 1761 N US Highway 77 to a planned multi-family development district. This project could bring new housing options to a major highway corridor.
Duplex Zoning Request at 525 Lake Park Avenue
A developer requested rezoning a single-family lot to allow duplexes, but council members pushed back over traffic concerns and fear of rental crowding.
ETJ Releases for Multiple Properties
Property owners on Youngblood Road, Old Church Road, and Broadhead Road successfully petitioned to release a total of nearly 22 acres from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Adoption of Revised City Charter Amendments
Following voter approval at the May election, the council adopted a resolution updating the city charter with three new amendments. These changes update local governance rules as decided by the community.