The City Plan Board meeting addressed several key business items. Discussions included the request for a Wellfield Protection Special Use Permit for the storage of hazardous materials at a composite and machine shop facility. The Board also reviewed an update on the City-initiated Southwest Study Area efforts and received a staff update on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Gainesville General Policy Committee Meeting Agenda
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The agenda focuses on a biannual housing update, providing details on various federal, state, and local funding initiatives, including the Community Development Block Grant and American Rescue Plan Act, as well as updates on housing projects and developer subsidies. Additionally, the committee scheduled a review of the fall committee meeting calendar.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
General Policy Committee Minutes
The meeting addressed several key agenda items, including a review of affordable housing funding, resulting in directives for staff regarding the administration of the ConnectFree Program and the authorization of specific funding sources. The committee discussed and initiated a Land Development Code text amendment concerning historic buffer step-down requirements. Other items, specifically alcoholic beverage establishment distance separation requirements and fence height standards, were deferred to a future meeting. Additionally, members engaged in discussions regarding special assessment education, the design of the city seal, and upcoming community development projects.
Oct 1, 2024·Budget
City of Gainesville FY2025 Budget
The City of Gainesville's adopted financial and operating plan for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025), the legal budget of record approved by the City Commission.