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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance adopting the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan and amending Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 1, Article I, Section 1-7, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), regarding the Round Rock Comprehensive Plan (First Reading)*
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Planning and Development Services (PDS) is seeking adoption of the city’s comprehensive plan, Round Rock 2030. Section 213.002 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes the city to adopt a comprehensive plan for the long-range development of the city. Round Rock 2030 will serve as the policy guide and framework for land use decisions for the next decade.
PDS last presented to Council at a briefing in January. That presentation included the Plan’s vision, twelve policies, and policy descriptions, all which remain unchanged in the draft being presented for adoption.
At the January briefing, the Council requested information on how Round Rock 2030 relates to the city’s strategic plan goals of: Financially Sound City Providing High Value Services, City Infrastructure: Today and for Tomorrow, Great Community to Live, “The Sports Capital of Texas” for Tourism and Residents, Authentic Downtown - Exciting Community Destination, and Sustainable Neighborhoods - Old and New. Many linkages exist between Round Rock 2030 and the Strategic Plan. Staff will review these linkages with you when the Plan is presented to Council.
A draft plan was released to the public and provided to the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission in February. Following the February draft release, PDS held two open houses to solicit comments on the draft. Additionally, PDS hosted an office hours session and promoted an online comment option. Polco, an online engagement tool, was utilized for a two-month period to solicit comments online on the draft. Comments and questions could also be emailed directly to staff. A report detailing the public input received during this phase is available here:
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