Rockport Council Set to Act on Utility Fee, Rezoning, and Hotel Tax Items; Minutes Not Yet Published
Rockport's City Council had a full agenda scheduled for July 28, 2026, including a proposed $85 utility service charge, two rezoning requests totaling 35 acres, and a resolution to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes. However, meeting minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those items are not yet confirmed in the public record.
City Council — July 28, 2026
The Council was scheduled to consider several action items, according to the published agenda:
- **$85 utility service charge** — A proposed fee for utility trips made outside regular working hours.
- **Sex offender residency rules** — An amendment to bring local restrictions in line with state law.
- **Rezoning at 1222 Highway 35 S** — A request to rezone 21.5 acres from B-1 to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for an RV park, identified as the Forrest Oaks property.
- **Rezoning at 1819–1833 S Ann Street** — A request to rezone 13.5 acres from R-2 to PUD for multi-family housing. The parcels include 720 Mathis Street and a portion of S Ann Street.
- **Resolution 2026-27R** — Approval to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes.
The agenda also listed appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and drainage improvements as discussion items.
Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report how the Council voted on any of these items or whether any were postponed or tabled. Readers should check the official City of Rockport website for posted minutes.
City Council Budget Workshop — July 28, 2026
A separate Council workshop was scheduled the same day to review the upcoming FY2026-2027 budget. Agenda items included:
- Review of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) allocations and the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) board's composition and responsibilities.
- Review of the tax rate, budget, and capital items for the new fiscal year.
- Next steps in the budget process, presented by the City Secretary.
No votes or final decisions were expected at this workshop, per the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.
Planning and Zoning Commission — July 27, 2026
The Commission held public hearings on two rezoning requests and a subdivision plat, according to the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.
Scheduled items:
- **Public hearing: 1222 Highway 35 S (Forrest Oaks)** — Rezoning from B-1 to PUD for an RV park.
- **Public hearing: 1819–1833 S Ann Street, 720 Mathis Street, and a portion of S Ann Street** — Rezoning from R-2 to PUD.
- **The Oaks at Market Street Subdivision** — Concept plan and preliminary plat for property at 802 W Morgan, 155 Kelly Lane, and W Murray St.
The two rezoning items overlap with those scheduled for Council action the following day, which is typical: the Commission reviews and makes recommendations before Council takes final action.
Coming Up
Zoning Board of Adjustment — August 4, 2026
The Board will hold a public hearing on a setback relief request for a backyard pool at 415 Augusta Dr. Two specific reductions are on the agenda:
- Reducing the accessory use structure setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. 4 in.
- Reducing the rear setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft.
The Board will also consider approval of its June 25, 2026 meeting minutes.
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*Note: All recent meeting summaries above are based on published agendas only. Minutes confirming votes, public comment, and final outcomes had not been posted as of August 3, 2026. Check the City of Rockport's official website for updated records.*