Mike Doughty

The Guiding Gainesville 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a strategic roadmap designed to proactively shape the city's future by balancing historic preservation with modern economic demands. The plan is anchored by a vision to be a thriving, patriotic, family-oriented community, providing a high quality of life through sustainable growth, a vibrant downtown, ample parks and natural spaces, and a strong commitment to education and cultural opportunities. It focuses on five key pillars: fiscal resiliency and sustainable growth, family-friendly neighborhoods and housing, public infrastructure and mobility, parks, public space, and nature trails, and downtown revitalization.

This updated ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Gainesville outlines its ongoing commitment to accessibility, guiding the planning and implementation of necessary program and facility modifications. It ensures compliance with federal ADA Title II requirements and State of Texas accessibility standards, emphasizing self-evaluation, responsible employee designation, and a grievance procedure. The plan details actions taken to improve access and schedules future projects through fiscal year 2024, prioritizing removal of physical and programmatic barriers based on public use, program criticality, feedback, funding, and construction planning.

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to rezone approximately 0.2517 acres located at 909 E. Broadway, approximately 0.2351 acres located at 917 E. Broadway, and approximately 0.0497 acres located on Gossett Street from Single Family (SF.2) to Commercial (C.2)/Loft Overlay District. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, and the City Council considered their report and findings before approving the zoning district change. The ordinance includes provisions for amending the official zoning map, severability, an effective date, and an open meeting finding.

This ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Gainesville serves as a roadmap to guide the planning and implementation of necessary program and facility modifications. The plan's primary objective is to ensure compliance with ADA Title II requirements and promote accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Key focus areas include conducting self-evaluations, establishing grievance procedures, designating a responsible employee, and ensuring accessibility in emergency management. The plan outlines actions taken to improve access, such as barrier removal and adherence to state design requirements, and commits to continuous review, complaint resolution, and reasonable modifications to achieve full accessibility for all citizens.

The City Council approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a Short-Term Rental (STR) located at 1209 E Garnett in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. The property is situated in the Single Family (SF-2) zoning district. The SUP is subject to all applicable Building Codes, Fire Codes, and City Codes, and it is subject to revocation upon the sale of the property.