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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Killeen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31 - Zoning, establishing a Site Development Permit process.
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DATE: September 16, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 - Establishing Site Development Permit Process
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On June 17, 2025, the City Council approved the new FY 26 Fee Schedule, which provides for a new fee for Commercial Site Plan Review. The new Fee Schedule will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to establish a permit requirement and process for review of commercial site plans. If approved, the proposed ordinance will also go into effect on October 1st.
If approved, the proposed ordinance will establish Killeen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article VIII - Site Development Permit Required. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to establish a formal review process for new nonresidential and multifamily development to ensure that new development conforms with all applicable code requirements. The proposed
Site Development Permit review process will ensure conformance with requirements related to:
* Building setbacks
* Drainage & detention
* Driveways and access
* Fire protection
* Off-street parking
* Sidewalks
* Landscaping
* Screening
* Lighting
* Solid waste
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms with state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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