Johnson City, Texas

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment application to change 404 N. Nugent Ave. from Single Family Residential to Commercial. A separate public hearing will address a zoning code amendment that would allow used automobile sales in Highway Commercial, Commercial, and Industrial Park districts. The council will discuss and act on ordinances implementing the rezoning and the automobile‑sales amendment, and will also consider a sign permit for le Chocolat at 104 N. Nugent Ave. and other items such as waste collection contracts and a golf‑cart ordinance.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment for 404 N. Nugent Ave. (SF to CD) – 0.8007‑acre parcel, Blk 17, Lot 2a
• Public hearing on zoning code amendment to add used automobile sales to the zoning schedule of uses
• Ordinance to rezone 404 N. Nugent Ave. from Single Family to Commercial district
• Ordinance amending Chapter 14 Zoning to permit used automobile sales via conditional use permits
• Sign permit application from le Chocolat for awning/canopy and signage at 104 N. Nugent Ave.

The council approved its consent agenda, which included the minutes, fiscal reports, and a professional‑services agreement. It then approved a rezoning ordinance changing 404 N. Nugent Ave. from Single Family Residential to Commercial. The council also approved an amendment to allow used automobile sales in several zoning districts and a sign permit for le Chocolat. No action was taken on the golf‑cart ordinance or the roll‑off waste‑container proposal.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, FY2026 financial reports, professional services agreement) – all in favor
• Approved rezoning of 404 N. Nugent Ave. from Single Family Residential to Commercial – all in favor
• Approved amendment to zoning code adding used automobile sales in Highway Commercial, Commercial, and Industrial Park districts – all in favor
• Approved sign permit for le Chocolat at 104 N. Nugent Ave. – all in favor
• No action taken on golf‑cart ordinance discussion – council requested more education
• No action taken on roll‑off container and waste‑contract discussion
• Closed‑session consultation with attorney on Blanco County Courthouse renovation – procedural
• Meeting adjourned

City Council

The City Council will discuss a recommendation to allow used automobile sales in the Industrial Park, Highway Commercial, and Commercial zoning districts. The body will also review the FYE 2025 annual financial reports and various departmental progress updates.

• Proposed zoning change to allow Used Automobile Sales in specific districts
• Payment of $14,000.00 to William W. Smith for property damage at 103 E. Bluebonnet Lane
• Appointment of Penny Whisenant Burck to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Action on FYE 2025 Annual Financial and Independent Auditors' Reports
• Closed session regarding a disannexation petition for 549 Mesquite Dr.

The council approved the minutes from March meetings, confirmed the FY2025 audit, and adopted the FY2026 financial and investment reports. It authorized a $14,000 payment from the Water & Wastewater Utility Fund to mW. Smith for property damage at 103 E. Bluebonnet Lane. The council also appointed Penny Whisenant Burck to the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommended a Conditional Use Permit for used automobile sales in the industrial park zone. No action was taken on items discussed in closed session.

• Approved minutes of March 3 and March 17, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Confirmed FY2025 audit (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Revenue, Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet reports
• Approved FY2026 Quarterly Investment Report
• Authorized $14,000 check to mW. Smith for wastewater main damage (103 E. Bluebonnet Lane)
• Appointed Penny Whisenant Burck to Planning and Zoning Commission (2‑year term)
• Recommended Conditional Use Permit for used automobile sales in industrial park zoning district
• Closed‑session items: no action taken

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing alternate members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, consider an encroachment license for a building adjacent to the right‑of‑way on E. Ash Dr. and at 404 N. Nugent Ave., review a sales and use tax allocation agreement with North Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 1, and consider a resolution requesting enhanced authority to address groundwater impacts from data centers and other concentrated demand locations. They will also hear a presentation from Vinovium Winery about a downtown marketplace initiative.

• Appointment of alternate members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Encroachment License and Agreement for property on E. Ash Dr. and 404 N. Nugent Ave.
• Sales and Use Tax Allocation Agreement with North Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 1
• Resolution requesting enhanced authority to address groundwater impacts from data centers
• Marketplace initiative presentation by Vinovium Winery for downtown district

The council directed staff to draft a zoning code amendment for appointing alternate members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It approved, pending City Attorney review, an amendment to an encroachment license to make it perpetual. The council approved a resolution granting enhanced authority to address groundwater impacts from data centers and other concentrated demand locations. It also directed staff to allow an annual special event permit, a 12‑month variance on peddler permits, and use of city facilities for a downtown farmers market held every other Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and requested the sales and use tax allocation proposal be resent to the North Blanco County Emergency Services District for reconsideration.

• Directed staff to draft zoning code amendment for Zoning Board of Adjustment alternates
• Approved amendment to encroachment license to make it perpetual, pending City Attorney review
• Requested staff resend sales and use tax allocation proposal to North Blanco County Emergency Services District for reconsideration
• Approved resolution granting enhanced authority to address groundwater impacts from data centers and other high‑demand sites
• Directed staff to permit annual special event, 12‑month peddler permit variance, and use of city trash carts, bathrooms, parking, and A‑Frame signs for downtown farmers market every other Thursday 4‑6 p.m.

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will discuss and vote on an ordinance to amend sign regulations and select a general contractor for a modular police station project. The meeting will also include a closed session to deliberate on a development agreement and courthouse renovation permitting.

• Vote on amending sign code (Chapter 3, Article 3.06)
• Select general contractor for Modular Police Station and City Hall Facade project
• Closed session to deliberate on economic development agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC
• Closed session to discuss Blanco County Courthouse renovation permitting
• Public Works Director report on work orders and objectives

The council voted to postpone the proposed amendment to the municipal code on signs until the first June meeting. It also approved authorizing the selection of a general contractor for the modular police station and related projects, including contract negotiations and financing steps. In closed session, the council took no action on the items discussed.

• Postponed signage ordinance amendment to first June meeting (unanimous approval)
• Authorized selection of general contractor and related contract/financing actions for modular police station project (unanimous approval)
• Closed session: no action taken on discussed development and courthouse items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment for a property on N. Nugent Ave. and a code change regarding used automobile sales. The body will also review sign permits and fire suppression requirements for food trucks.

• Zoning change from Single Family Residential to Commercial for 404 N. Nugent Ave.
• Zoning Code amendment to allow Used Automobile Sales via Conditional Use Permit in specific districts
• Sign Permit Application for le Chocolat at 104 N. Nugent Ave.
• Discussion and action on Municipal Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 Building Regulations regarding signs
• Research and proposed ordinance revisions for mobile food truck fire suppression systems

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the February 24 meeting. It also approved a zoning amendment changing 404 N. Nugent Ave. from Single Family Residential to Commercial District. Additional approvals included a code amendment allowing used automobile sales in several districts, a sign permit for le Chocolat, and a building‑regulation amendment with corrections. A request to study fire‑suppression rules for mobile food trucks was postponed.

• Approved February 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 404 N. Nugent Ave. to Commercial District (unanimous)
• Approved zoning code amendment authorizing Used Automobile Sales in Highway Commercial, Commercial, and Industrial Park districts (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for le Chocolat awning/canopy and window signage at 104 N. Nugent Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved building‑regulation amendment on signs with noted corrections (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of fire‑suppression requirements for mobile food trucks to next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a zoning amendment application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 104 W. Pecan Dr. The commission will also discuss and act on the minutes from the January 27 meeting, and consider revisions to the city’s sign code. Additionally, the commission will receive a City Council request to research used automobile sales zoning and fire‑suppression requirements for mobile food trucks.

• Public hearing and decision on John Rivers' Conditional Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 104 W. Pecan Dr.
• Discussion and action on the minutes of the January 27 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
• Discussion and action on Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 3.06 – Signs (current and proposed sign code).
• City Council request for research and recommendations on used automobile sales zoning and fire‑suppression requirements for mobile food trucks.
• Public comments period (up to three minutes per visitor).

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from its January 27, 2026 meeting. It approved a conditional use permit for John Rivers to operate a bed‑and‑breakfast at 104 W Pecan Dr. in the Downtown District. The commission also approved a recommendation to add used automobile sales to the Schedule of Uses, allowing it in the Industrial Park District and requiring a conditional use permit in highway commercial and commercial districts. No action was taken on the proposed sign ordinance amendment or on the fire‑suppression requirements for mobile food trucks.

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Bed & Breakfast at 104 W Pecan Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to include Used Autosales in Schedule of Uses, allowed in Industrial Park District, conditional use in highway commercial and commercial districts (unanimous)
• No action on Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 3.06 Signs amendment
• No action on fire‑suppression requirements for mobile food trucks/trailers

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on two zoning amendment applications—one for TX‑290‑1031, LLC to rezone 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. from single‑family residential to commercial and mixed‑residential districts, and another for DTB Legacy Investments 1, LLC to change 549 Mesquite Dr. from Cottage Housing to Commercial with a temporary towing storage yard. They will also consider a consent agenda, adopt an ordinance implementing the 893 Hwy 290 rezoning, and discuss a site development plan for a new police station at 303 E. Pecan Dr. Reports and recognitions will be presented as well.

• Public hearing on TX‑290‑1031, LLC zoning amendment for 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. (8.72 acre commercial, 41.77 acre mixed residential)
• Public hearing on DTB Legacy Investments 1, LLC zoning amendment for 549 Mesquite Dr. (Cottage Housing to Commercial, similar land use for temporary towing yard)
• Adoption of ordinance establishing the new zoning districts for 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W.
• Discussion of site development plan for a new Johnson City Police Station at 303 E. Pecan Dr., including bid solicitation for construction work
• Approval of FY 2026 Revenue and Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet reports

The City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. into Commercial and Mixed Residential districts. It also approved a professional services agreement for the Safe Streets and Roads grant, a sign permit for Camp Bubba Antiques, signage for the LBJ Elementary PTO, and the police‑station site plan. The council authorized research on used‑car sales and mobile‑food‑truck fire‑suppression, postponed wastewater averaging, and took no action on a separate zoning amendment.

• Approved zoning ordinance for 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. (8.72‑acre Commercial, 41.77‑acre Mixed Residential); all in favor
• Approved professional Administrative Services Agreement with Grant Development Services, Inc. for SS4A grant; all in favor
• Approved sign permit for Camp Bubba Antiques neon signage at 209 E. Main St., Unit A; all in favor
• Approved marquee/flashing signage request for LBJ Elementary PTO at 401 E. Pecan Dr.; all in favor
• Approved site development plan and authority to solicit bids for new Johnson City Police Station at 303 E. Pecan Dr.; all in favor
• Approved directive for Planning and Zoning Commission to study used‑car sales and mobile‑food‑truck fire‑suppression requirements; all in favor
• Postponed discussion on residential wastewater averaging until Feb 17; all in favor
• No action taken on zoning amendment for 549 Mesquite Dr. (Cottage Housing to Commercial); no action

City Council

The council approved a resolution canceling the May 2, 2026 general election because all candidates were unopposed, declaring each candidate elected. It also approved a variance allowing Pig Pen BBQ to build an outdoor stage with a 10‑foot setback, and granted a fireworks permit for the July 4, 2026 4th Fest Parade. A one‑year renewal of the marketing services agreement with Phlox Partners was approved with two amendments. No action was taken on the water‑tank painting discussion or any closed‑session items.

• Approved cancellation of May 2, 2026 election and declaration of unopposed candidates elected (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Pig Pen BBQ outdoor stage at 300 W. Main St. with 10‑foot setback (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for July 4, 2026 4th Fest Parade and contract with ROAR Over Texas, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year renewal of marketing services agreement with Phlox Partners (unanimous)
• Amended marketing agreement paragraph 3.8 to add dining and tourist entities (unanimous)
• Amended marketing agreement paragraph 3.10 to set a 6‑month time frame (unanimous)
• Discussed painting of water storage tank at 350 E. Ladybird Ln.; staff to explore funding and bidding (no decision)
• Closed session: no action taken on economic development, tax, or courthouse matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Johnson City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning amendment applications: one to rezone a 50.49‑acre property at 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. from Single‑Family Residential to Commercial and Mixed Residential districts, and another to change the zoning of 549 Mesquite Dr., Lot 1A from Cottage Housing to Commercial with a Similar Land Use for a temporary towing storage yard. The meeting also includes discussion of a sign permit for Camp Bubba Antiques at 209 E. Main St., Unit A, action on the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes, and a review of the municipal sign code.

• Zoning amendment by TX-290-1031, LLC for 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W., rezoning to Commercial and Mixed Residential districts (50.49 acres)
• Zoning amendment by J. Thompson Professional Consulting for DTB Legacy Investments 1, LLC at 549 Mesquite Dr., Lot 1A, change from Cottage Housing to Commercial and request for Similar Land Use (temporary towing storage yard)
• Sign permit application from Camp Bubba Antiques for neon window signage at 209 E. Main St., Unit A
• Discussion and action on minutes of the Regular Meeting dated November 25, 2025
• Discussion and action on Municipal Code Chapter 3 Building Regulations – Signs

The Johnson City Planning & Zoning Commission met on Jan. 27, 2026. Public hearings were held on two zoning amendment applications, but no comments were received and no decisions were made on those matters. The commission approved a sign permit for neon window signage at 209 E. Main St., Unit A, Camp Bubba Antiques. No action was taken on the discussion of Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 3.06 signs.

• Approved neon window sign permit for Camp Bubba Antiques at 209 E. Main St., Unit A (unanimous)
• No action taken on discussion of Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 3.06 signs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a Bed and Breakfast. The body will also review financial reports and discuss a development agreement for 50.48 acres on U.S. Hwy. 290 W. in a closed session.

• Zoning amendment application for a Bed and Breakfast at 104 W. Pecan Dr.
• Closed session regarding a Development Agreement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement for 50.48 acres on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 290 W.
• Approval of FYE 2026 Revenue and Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet Reports
• Possible cancellation of the March 17, 2026 meeting due to JCISD Spring Break
• Reports on a new Police Station site development plan and floor plan

The council approved its consent agenda, which included the February meeting minutes and the FY 2026 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports. Councilmember Richardson moved to approve John Rivers' zoning amendment for a bed and breakfast at 104 W. Pecan Dr., and the motion passed unanimously. No action was taken on the proposed cancellation of the March 17 meeting or on matters discussed in closed session.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and FY 2026 financial reports) – unanimous
• Approved zoning amendment Conditional Use Permit for bed‑and‑breakfast at 104 W. Pecan Dr. – unanimous
• No action taken on cancellation of March 17, 2026 regular meeting
• No action taken on matters discussed in closed session

City Council

The City Council and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss zoning variances, sewer service averaging, and budget amendments for a federal grant. The council will also consider creating new recurring community engagement events.

• Variance application for Timothy Jung regarding associated living quarters floor area at 101 Arrowhead Dr.
• Budget amendments for FYE 2026 General and Capital Replacement Funds for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant match.
• Discussion on residential wastewater averaging for municipal sewer service.
• Proposed creation of 'Coffee with the City' and 'State of the City' events.
• Closed session regarding a Development Agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC for 50.48 acres on U.S. Hwy. 290 W.

The council denied Timothy Jung's variance request for 101 Arrowhead Dr. (3-1-1 vote). It approved an ordinance amending the FY 2026 budget to match the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The council also directed staff to develop recurring "Coffee with the City" and "State of the City" events.

• Denied variance for 101 Arrowhead Dr. (Ayes 3, Nays 1, Abstain 1) – motion failed
• Approved budget amendment ordinance for Safe Streets grant (unanimous approval)
• Directed staff to move forward with "Coffee with the City" and "State of the City" events
• No action taken on residential sewer service discussion
• No action taken on matters deliberated in closed session

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning variance request from the Bushnell Family to reduce the required 50‑foot minimum lot width for the property at 600 W. Cypress St. The meeting will also approve the December 2025 regular and special meeting minutes, the FY 2026 revenue and expense, check register, and balance sheet reports, and the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Additionally, council members will discuss and act on an Election Services Contract with the Blanco County Elections Officer.

• Public hearing and decision on Bushnell Family variance for 50‑ft lot‑width at 600 W. Cypress St. (Single‑family Residential District)
• Approval of minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings dated Dec. 2 and Dec. 30, 2025
• Approval of FY 2026 Revenue and Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet reports dated Dec. 31, 2025
• Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2025
• Discussion and action on Election Services Contract between Blanco County Elections Officer and the City of Johnson City

The council approved a zoning variance for the Bushnell family at 600 W. Cypress St. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the December 2025 meeting minutes, FY2026 financial reports, and the quarterly investment report. Finally, the council approved an election services contract with the Blanco County Elections Officer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Bushnell Family variance for 600 W. Cypress St. (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda – December 2025 minutes, FY2026 revenue & expense reports, and quarterly investment report (all in favor)
• Approved Election Services Contract with Blanco County Elections Officer (all in favor)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will discuss a request from the Blanco County Appraisal District to retain surplus funds and amend the FY 2026 budget. Council members will consider a resolution to schedule a general election on May 2, 2026 for three council seats, including a contract for election services with Blanco County. The meeting will also include a closed‑session deliberation on relocating the Visitors Center and on a development and impact‑fee agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC for land near US Hwy 290 W. A progress report on the city’s wastewater engineering study will be presented.

• Discussion and action on BCAD request to retain surplus funds and adopt FY 2026 budget amendment
• Resolution to hold a May 2, 2026 general election for three council members, with election services contract with Blanco County
• Closed‑session deliberation on possible relocation of the Johnson City Visitors Center
• Closed‑session deliberation on Development Agreement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC for 50.48 acres south of US Hwy 290 W, ~0.70 mi west of N. Nugent Ave
• Report from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. on progress of the Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report

The council approved the Blanco County Appraisal District's request to retain surplus funds and adopt a FY 2026 budget amendment. It also approved a resolution setting the May 2, 2026 general election for three council seats. In closed session, the council authorized staff to negotiate a second amendment to the Development Agreement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC.

• Approved BCAD surplus fund retention and FY 2026 budget amendment (ayes: Babb, Thomas, Elliott, Vickers; nay: Richardson)
• Approved resolution calling a May 2, 2026 general election for three council members (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate second amendment to Development Agreement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement with TX-290-1031, LLC (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a zoning amendment application. The request is for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr.

• Public hearing and action on a Conditional Use Permit for a mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr. (The Jittery Biscuit)
• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved a zoning amendment application granting a Conditional Use Permit to The Jittery Biscuit for a mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr. All votes were in favor.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for The Jittery Biscuit mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr. (unanimous)

City Council

The Johnson City City Council will discuss a zoning amendment application from The Jittery Biscuit for a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr. It will also consider a Hotel Occupancy Tax grant request from Vinovium for the 5th Annual Texas Wine Jam requesting $9,966.80. Routine consent agenda items include approval of recent meeting minutes and the FY 2026 revenue and expense reports. Several resolutions and an ordinance to adopt council policies and designate the Chief Administrative Officer as a municipal officer will be approved.

• Zoning Amendment Application – The Jittery Biscuit mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr.
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Application – Vinovium request for $9,966.80 for Texas Wine Jam
• Approval of November 4 and November 18, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Approval of FY 2026 Revenue and Expense, Check Register, and Balance Sheet reports
• Adoption of City Council Policies and Procedures resolution and ordinance designating CAO as municipal officer

The City Council approved a zoning amendment granting The Jittery Biscuit a conditional use permit for a mobile food vendor at 204 E. Pecan Dr. The council also approved a $4,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for a local wine jam event and adopted several administrative resolutions, including a police vehicle policy amendment (3-2). All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved Zoning Amendment for The Jittery Biscuit mobile food vendor (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for Vinovium/5th Annual Texas Wine Jam (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 4 and 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 revenue, expense, check register, and balance sheet reports (unanimous)
• Approved City Council Policies and Procedures resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance designating CAO as Municipal Officer (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add “assist the Mayor to prepare and administer the budget” (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department SOP Take Home Vehicle policy amendment (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the annexation of 50.49 acres at 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. The body will also consider rezoning the property into Commercial and Mixed Residential districts. Additionally, the council will meet in closed session for the annual evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Proposed annexation of 50.49 acres at 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W.
• Rezoning request for 8.72 acres to Commercial District
• Rezoning request for 41.77 acres to Mixed Residential District
• Annual evaluation of the Chief Administrative Officer

The council approved the annexation of two parcels totaling 50.49 acres at 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. A motion to postpone the zoning ordinance for those parcels until February 3 was approved. The council also approved the proposed pay details discussed in closed session.

• Approved annexation of 50.49 acres at 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. (all in favor)
• Postponed zoning ordinance for 893 U.S. Hwy. 290 W. to Feb 3 (all in favor)
• Approved pay details as proposed in closed session (all in favor)