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Currently active City of Horseshoe Bay Boards, Commissions and Committees:
Planning and Zoning Commission - The commission recommends boundaries of various districts and regulations to be
enforced therein and hears and makes recommendations to the City Council on any matters relating to zoning, planning or
subdivision control. It is composed of five members, who are residents and registered voters of the city, serving for a term
of two years.
Board of Adjustment - The purpose of this board is to hear and review appeals of persons affected by any decision of
the Development Services Manager or hear variance requests related to requirements of the zoning ordinance. The Board
has the authority to reverse or affirm the Development Services Manager’s decision, or to impose reasonable conditions
on the applicant. The Board consists of five residents serving for a term of two years.
Parks Advisory Committee – The committee serves in an advisory role to City Council recommending policies and
procedures for proper administration of the municipal parks program in Horseshoe Bay. It also serves to encourage and
facilitate establishment and maintenance of recreational facilities and programs, as well as acquisition of new areas for
parks and recreation programs or expansion and improvement of current programs and facilities. The committee consists
of five members appointed for two-year terms, with one member representing the HSB POA Board of Directors.
Fuchs’ House Advisory Committee – The purpose of the committee is to act in an advisory role to City Council in the
development, supervision, and administration of the affairs of the Fuchs' House and property. The committee consists of
four members, serving two-year terms, who have an interest in the Fuchs’ House.
Broadband Advisory Committee - This committee, established by City Council on December 13, 2016, serves as an
advisory committee to the City Council for the purpose of exploring and recommending potential broadband service options
to increase the availability of high-speed internet options in Horseshoe Bay. The committee consists of six members who
are registered voters of the city.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee - Established with Ordinance 13-10-15F on October 15, 2013, the City
Council appointed a Capital Improvements Advisory Committee on Impact Fees to advise the City Council concerning the
finalization of the land use assumptions, impact fee capital improvements plan and the amount of impact fees for water
and wastewater facilities. The committee is composed of the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a
representative from the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City.
Long Range Planning Advisory Committee - The purpose of this committee is to ensure future long term challenges for
the City of Horseshoe Bay's citizens are identified. The committee will develop a document that will act as a blue print for
the future planning of Horseshoe Bay for the next 3-5 years. Information derived from various sources, such as the city's
elected leaders and staff, citizens, and other stakeholders, will help guide the development of a long range plan that will
pro-actively address the needs of the community.
