Receive a report, hold a discussion and take action on the appointment of James Peterson as a new regular member to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to serve the remainder of an unexpired term, effective upon appointment and expiring on December 31, 2027.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The Denison Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals was created under Chapter 28, Article II, Section 28.8 of the Denison Code of Ordinances. The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals is comprised of five (5) total members; two (2) alternate members, all of whom reside within the City of Denison. The function of the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals is to make special exceptions that are consistent with the general purpose and intent of this Ordinance in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards. Each member shall serve a two-year term of office, with no more than three consecutive full terms. Mr. Peterson has an interest in being a part of helping to shape the progress and future of Denison, Texas.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.