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New Braunfels · issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The committee is gearing up to discuss potential changes to river user fees and local ordinances ahead of the 2027 season, which could impact how locals and tourists experience the rivers.
The board forgave a loan to the airport to help it manage its finances and fund future capital projects.
The city is updating its master plan for parks. This plan will decide what new parks or programs we get in the future.
The city is moving forward with bond funding for road projects, specifically for the Mayfair development area.
The city is looking to update its drought rules and irrigation surcharges. This could change how much you pay for water during dry periods and when those restrictions kick in.
The board is looking at lowering the speed limit in residential areas near Lake Front Avenue to make the streets safer for neighbors.
Residents and council members discussed the adequacy of school resource officer coverage across local school campuses, with police leadership detailing rovers and dedicated staffing agreements with NBISD.
A police officer is appealing their indefinite suspension. This process is a standard legal requirement for civil service employees.
The city is tracking the progress of TIRZ #3, which uses tax dollars from increased property values to pay for improvements in the downtown area.
The commission had to decide whether to allow 10 manufactured homes that were placed on a property after their legal 'grandfathered' status had expired. They decided to allow the current 10 to stay but blocked any future expansion.
The board is looking at ways to change how parking works downtown to make it easier for people to find spots and keep traffic moving.
A request to rezone a residential property for short-term rental use, which could change the neighborhood feel.
The board reviewed how businesses can request exceptions to sign size limits. They emphasized that these exceptions often come with conditions, like removing old, non-conforming signs to clean up the visual landscape.
The board discussed the importance of maintaining setbacks for accessory buildings. They expressed concern about structures being built directly on property lines, citing safety and maintenance issues.