Dickinson
Upcoming
Economic Development Corporation
The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will discuss maintaining a revolving line of credit and review financial reports. The board will also hold a closed session to negotiate financial incentives for potential business prospects in the city.
- Resolution to maintain a revolving line of credit with Texas First Bank
- Approval of May and June 2026 Monthly Administrative Service Fees ($28,000/month)
- Approval of May and June 2026 Payroll Transfer Requests
- Review of Financial and Investment Report ending April 30, 2026
- Closed session regarding financial incentives for business prospects
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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing potential changes to the city's development code and zoning map. This includes discussions on property designations for governmental entities and specific zoning recommendations for large tracts of EDC-owned land near FM 517.
- Amendments to the City’s Unified Development Code
- Zoning recommendations for properties fronting FM 517 and Gum Bayou
- Review of mixed-use zoning vs. planned development districts
City Council
The Dickinson City Council will vote on a contract with Municap, Inc. for public improvement district management and advance a second reading of an e-smoking ordinance. Officials will also discuss a proposed battery energy storage regulation, support FM 517 roadway improvements, and make several board appointments. A closed session will address economic development negotiations and legal matters.
- Award contract to Municap, Inc. for public improvement district management
- Second reading of ordinance restricting electronic smoking in city buildings and vehicles
- Approve resolution supporting FM 517 roadway improvement project and TxDOT timeline
- Discuss proposed ordinance regulating battery energy storage systems
- Appoint one regular and two alternate members to the Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide if a property owner can exceed the standard size limit for an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 2026 meeting.
- Variance request to increase accessory dwelling unit size from 600 to 850 square feet at 1001 Avenue L
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment of Dickinson, Texas has cancelled its scheduled meeting for June 22, 2026. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to the City's Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and updates from the Building Official. Public comments are invited.
- Discussion and possible action on amendments to Unified Development Code
- Approval of minutes from May 13 and May 19, 2026 meetings
- Building Official update on new City Planner hiring and board vacancies
Planning & Zoning Commission
This meeting has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
City Council
Council unanimously approved an ordinance adopting Home Rule Charter amendments approved by voters in May. Also approved an ordinance banning electronic smoking devices in city buildings and vehicles. Several appointments to boards were made, and a parade road closure resolution was approved.
- Approved charter amendment ordinance (7-0)
- Approved electronic smoking device ban in city buildings/vehicles (7-0)
- Approved SH3 closure resolution for Fourth of July parade (7-0)
- Directed staff to develop agreement with Market on the Bayou (7-0)
- Postponed DEDC infrastructure project (7-0)
- Postponed PID management contract with Municap (7-0)
- Appointed Patrick Spies to DEDC Position 3 (5-2)
- Appointed Nicole Gaudet to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-2)
City Council
The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission discussed updates to the Unified Development Code and zoning map, focusing on the Dickinson Bayou corridor. No formal votes were taken; the council directed P&Z to develop a proposal for a new Bayou-specific zoning district with permitted uses like restaurants and mixed-use. A follow-up joint meeting was scheduled due to time constraints.
- Directed P&Z to explore new Bayou zoning district
- Directed P&Z to define permitted uses (restaurants, entertainment, residential)
- Directed P&Z to develop a concept map for council review
- Discussion held on mixed-use zoning flexibility for single-family residential
- Discussion held on rezoning city-owned land from Auto-Centric to Planned Development
- Meeting adjourned without completing review of all zoning areas