Taylor boards posted agendas on data-center ban, charter amendments, and zoning variances; no outcomes yet published
Over the past two weeks, Taylor's city boards and commissions posted agendas covering a potential citywide data-center ban, City Charter amendments, zoning variances, and park improvements. All recent meetings listed below are marked "agenda only (minutes not yet published)," so no votes, approvals, or other outcomes are available in the record. What follows is what was scheduled for discussion or action.
City Council (July 9)
The agenda included discussion and possible action on a citizen-initiated petition to amend the Land Development Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts (Item 7). Also listed: Charter Review Commission recommendations for potential November 2026 ballot amendments (Item 8); Ordinance 2026-21 for a Place Type change to P5:Urban Center at 1201 South Rio Grande Street (Item 4); Ordinance 2026-22 for an Employment Center Plan at 2700 and 2710 Davis Street (Item 5); and a Memorandum of Understanding between Taylor ISD and Taylor Police for School Resource Officer positions (Item 6). No minutes published; no vote tallies available.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 7)
The agenda set public hearings and action on three variances: sign standards at 103 NW Carlos G Parker Blvd (PZ-2026-2708), sign standards at 3607 N Main St (PZ-2026-2709), and driveway standards at 201 Battleground Circle (PZ-2026-2710). The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from May 5, 2026. Outcomes not yet published.
Planning & Zoning Commission (July 14)
Agenda items: public hearing and recommendation on an Employment Center Plan for a 3.698-acre property at 3311 W 2nd Street (PZ-2025-2558); conditional approval of a replat for RCR Phase 2, Block 2, Lot 3AAA and 3AAB at 655 FM 3349 (PZ 2026-2697); consideration of disapproval of The Steel Network Addition Minor Plat on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (PZ 2022-1438); approval of June 9, 2026 minutes; and an update on City Council actions. Outcomes not yet published.
Parks and Recreation Board (July 15)
The agenda covered maintenance at Murphy, Robinson, Bull Branch, and Taylor Regional Parks; graffiti removal from the Robinson Park splash pad shade structure; the Roznovak Pool Reconstruction, listed as completed; Taylor Regional Park, awaiting sidewalk replacement; and rental facility revenue totaling $41,481 for 2024–2025. Outcomes not yet published.
Main Street Advisory Board and TIF #1 Board (July 15)
The Main Street Advisory Board agenda included a mural application for 115 W 2nd St; review of mission, vision, and transformation strategies; discussion of music downtown; and updates on events including Smithsonian, Margarita Mile, Car Show, Spooktacular, Christmas Parade, and Vendor Village. The TIF #1 Board agenda included review of the TIF #1 (119) Fund Report and grants recap; action on Stay Awhile and Multi-Business Grants; action on a SAW grant for 120 W 2nd St; and updates on prep area projects including a ghost sign, historic banners, and landscaping. Outcomes not yet published.
Other Boards
The Tree Advisory Board (July 14) was scheduled to approve April 14, 2026 minutes, receive a tree care and maintenance update from Betsy Schultz, and begin Arbor Day 2026 planning. The Public Arts Advisory Board (July 16) was set to discuss and possibly act on a donated mural for installation in Potter's Alley. Outcomes not yet published.
Coming up
- **July 21 — Moody Museum Advisory Board:** Coordination of a Salute to the Troops event on November 8, 2026; development of a Taylor, Texas history room; reports from Ned Trust (100-100-108) and Nancy Moody Fund (100-100-113); review of the Governor Dan Moody Statue Unveiling.
- **July 21 — Zoning Board of Adjustment:** Public hearings and action on variances PZ-2026-2708, PZ-2026-2709, and PZ-2026-2710, covering the same properties listed July 7.
- **July 22 — Public Arts Advisory Board:** Consider approval of the 2026 Music on Main Fall Schedule; review of the Taylor Public Arts Map; proposals for a painted piano and a Heritage Square art project.
- **July 23 — City Council:** Ordinance No. 2026-24 to order a special election on November 3, 2026, for City Charter amendments; public hearing for Ordinance 2026-25 regarding an Employment Center Plan at 3311 W 2nd Street; new Axon Taser Agreement for the Taylor Police Department; award of RFP #2026-8 for bank depository services to Regions Bank; and potential use of eminent domain for the Bull Branch Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.