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CITY • Travis County, TX

City of West Lake Hills

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 51/100▼ -4.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1064 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #277 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
89.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
28.6/100
Debt Burden
20.8/100
Population / Scale
3,181
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.174896
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.9M
+2.8% YoY • +15.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$42.59M
Code of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BS
Beth South
Councilmember, Place 3
DH
Dana Harmon
Councilmember, Place 1
GB
Gordon Bowman
Councilmember, Place 5
JV
James Vaughan
Mayor
JW
Julia Webber
Councilmember, Place 4
MM
Margaret Moore
Councilmember, Place 2

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 51 (D)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Lake Hills
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,873,082) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.174896 per $100 valuation) for City of West Lake Hills. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of West Lake Hills).

Total Appropriation
$17.9M
General Fund
$9.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$5,619
Public Safety: $5.0M (28%)
0
Public Works: $4.5M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.174896 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-324) — City of West Lake Hills
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($17,387,958) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.176783 per $100 valuation) for City of West Lake Hills.

Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$9.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$5,466
Public Safety: $4.8M (28%)
0
Public Works: $4.4M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.176783 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 54.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Lake Hills
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,664,376) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.178600 per $100 valuation) for City of West Lake Hills.

Total Appropriation
$16.7M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$5,239
Public Safety: $4.6M (28%)
0
Public Works: $4.2M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1786 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 55 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Lake Hills
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Lake Hills (Travis County) totaling $16,324,819. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1786 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$16.3M
General Fund
$8.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$5,132
Public Safety: $4.5M (28%)
0
Public Works: $4.1M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1786 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of West Lake Hills
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of West Lake Hills (Travis County) totaling $15,967,155. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1504 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$16.0M
General Fund
$8.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$5,020
Public Safety: $4.4M (28%)
0
Public Works: $4.0M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1504 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$17.87M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $5,619Tax Rate: $0.174896Freedom: 51 (D)
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FY 2026$17.39M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $5,466Tax Rate: $0.176783Freedom: 54.6 (D)
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FY 2025$16.66M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $5,239Tax Rate: $0.1786Freedom: 54.9 (D)
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FY 2024$16.32M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $5,132Tax Rate: $0.1786Freedom: 55 (D)
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FY 2023$15.97M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $5,020Tax Rate: $0.1504Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$15.53M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $4,883Tax Rate: $0.0786Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2021$15.23M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $4,787Tax Rate: $0.07915Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2020$14.93M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $4,693Tax Rate: $0.080416Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2019$14.56M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $4,577Tax Rate: $0.081703Freedom: 55.6 (D)
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FY 2018$14.22M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $4,471Tax Rate: $0.082112Freedom: 55.7 (D)
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FY 2017$13.78M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $4,333Tax Rate: $0.081619Freedom: 55.9 (D)
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FY 2016$13.43M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $4,222Tax Rate: $0.081374Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2015$13.19M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $4,145Tax Rate: $0.080967Freedom: 56 (D)
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FY 2014$12.90M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $4,056Tax Rate: $0.081696Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2013$12.51M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $3,933Tax Rate: $0.081696Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2012$12.28M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $3,862Tax Rate: $0.081859Freedom: 56.3 (D)
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FY 2011$12.05M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $3,788Tax Rate: $0.081941Freedom: 56.4 (D)
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FY 2010$11.77M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $3,701Tax Rate: $0.081777Freedom: 56.4 (D)
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FY 2009$11.41M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $3,586Tax Rate: $0.081368Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2008$11.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $3,496Tax Rate: $0.080961Freedom: 56.8 (D)
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FY 2007$10.79M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $3,392Tax Rate: $0.08169Freedom: 56.9 (D)
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FY 2006$10.53M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $3,309Tax Rate: $0.082262Freedom: 57 (D)
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FY 2005$10.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $3,223Tax Rate: $0.081851Freedom: 57.2 (D)
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FY 2004$9.94M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $3,126Tax Rate: $0.082015Freedom: 57.4 (D)
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FY 2003$9.64M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $3,032Tax Rate: $0.082589Freedom: 57.5 (D)
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FY 2002$9.36M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $2,942Tax Rate: $0.083002Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2001$9.09M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $2,858Tax Rate: $0.0835Freedom: 57.9 (D)
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FY 2000$8.82M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $2,773Tax Rate: $0.084252Freedom: 58 (D)
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Ord. 2026-2026-339 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Discuss and consider action on the appointment of a Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZAPCO).
Discuss and consider action on the appointment of a Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZAPCO)....
Ord. 2026-09-23-2026-346 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Executive Session In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.074 - Discuss and consider action on the City Administrator h
Executive Session In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to dis...
Ord. 2026-2026-343 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Division.
Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Divisi...
Ord. 2026-09-09-2026-320 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
441 Brady Lane: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on the following variances:To allow the continuation of an existing non-conforming structure following demolition exceeding 50% of replacement cost of the structure (Section 38.04.
441 Brady Lane: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on the following variances:To allow the continuation of an existing non-conforming st...
Ord. 2026-2026-325 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action on an ordinance enacting the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; providing for the following: findings of fact, enactment, filing of budget, repealer, severability, ef
Discuss and consider action on an ordinance enacting the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; providi...
Ord. 2026-2026-324 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27....
Ord. 2026-2026-327 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discuss and consider action on an ordinance adopting the 2026 Ad Valorem tax rate and levy of one hundred seventy-six thousand seven hundred eighty-three millionths cents ($0.174896) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation of all taxable p
Discuss and consider action on an ordinance adopting the 2026 Ad Valorem tax rate and levy of one hundred seventy-six thousand seven hundred eighty-three millio...
Ord. 2026-09-09-2026-321 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
441 Brady Lane: Discuss and consider action on recommendation from ZAPCO on a proposed variance for encroachments of the critical root zone of a tree greater than 14 inches (#860- 19.5” Live Oak).Applicant: Cole Bland, Owner
441 Brady Lane: Discuss and consider action on recommendation from ZAPCO on a proposed variance for encroachments of the critical root zone of a tree greater th...
Ord. 2026-09-09-2026-319 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
19 Nob Hill Cir.:Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on the following variances:For replacement of a non-conforming accessory structure encroachment into the 25-foot side yard setback (Section 22.06.276)For an accessory structure en
19 Nob Hill Cir.:Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on the following variances:For replacement of a non-conforming accessory structure e...
Ord. 2026-2026-316 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action on the Ordinance 2026-017 on wastewater rate schedule amendments for FY 2026-2027.
Discuss and consider action on the Ordinance 2026-017 on wastewater rate schedule amendments for FY 2026-2027....
Ord. 2026-2026-313 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 78/100
Discuss the Short-term Rental Permit process as adopted in Article 6.04 of the Code of Ordinances.
Discuss the Short-term Rental Permit process as adopted in Article 6.04 of the Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-2026-291 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Division.
Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Divisi...
Ord. 2026-09-02-2026-294 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.074 - Discuss and consider action on the City Administrator hiring process.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following...
Ord. 2026-08-26-2026-272 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Discuss and consider action of a street use fee waiver for Brady Lane and Ridgewood Road for Halloween event.
Discuss and consider action of a street use fee waiver for Brady Lane and Ridgewood Road for Halloween event....
Ord. 2026-2026-281 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consideration on ordinance 2026-011 amending board and commission meeting schedules, including meeting frequency, dates, and times.
Discuss and consideration on ordinance 2026-011 amending board and commission meeting schedules, including meeting frequency, dates, and times....
Ord. 2026-2026-285 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss future updates and amendments to the tree ordinance.
Discuss future updates and amendments to the tree ordinance....
Ord. 2026-2026-243 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action to adopt Ordinance 2026-011 to amend the Drainage and Erosion Control Design Manual.
Discuss and consider action to adopt Ordinance 2026-011 to amend the Drainage and Erosion Control Design Manual....
Ord. 2026-2026-238 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
704 Laurel Valley: Consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO to approve with conditions a replat for Lot 1R, a replat of 1.212 acres of Block W, Site A of the Stonehedge Estates Subdivision, within the city limits (Section 36.01.004(f) of the West La
704 Laurel Valley: Consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO to approve with conditions a replat for Lot 1R, a replat of 1.212 acres of Block W, Site A of ...
Ord. 2026-2026-220 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
911 Westlake Drive: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on Ordinance 2026-011 for the rezoning of Lot 1 of Village Green Sec 1 Resub from GUI, Governmental, Utility and Institutional to B-2, Business 2 District with a Conditional Ov
911 Westlake Drive: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on Ordinance 2026-011 for the rezoning of Lot 1 of Village Green Sec 1 Resub from...
Ord. 2026-009 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-009: Amends Administration: Zoning and Planning Commission; Amends Uniformity of Requirements; Amends Zoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-009 adopted on 6/24/2026 by City of West Lake Hills: Amends Administration: Zoning and Planning Commission; Amends Uniformity of Requ...
Ord. 2026-008 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-008: Amends Subdivisions: General Provisions
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-008 adopted on 6/24/2026 by City of West Lake Hills: Amends Subdivisions: General Provisions. Codified at: Art. 36.01....
Ord. 2026-007 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-007: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-007 adopted on 6/24/2026 by City of West Lake Hills: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Code. Codified at: Art. 22.03....
Ord. 2026-010 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-010: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-010 adopted on 6/24/2026 by City of West Lake Hills: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Code. Codified at: Art. 22.03....
Ord. 2026-006 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-006: Amends General Provisions: Code of Ordinances
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-006 adopted on 6/24/2026 by City of West Lake Hills: Amends General Provisions: Code of Ordinances. Codified at: Art. 1.01....
Ord. 2026-2026-201 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 2026-010 amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article 22.03 Division 3 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards to adopt the 2021 International Code Council Building Codes and the 2023 National El
Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 2026-010 amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article 22.03 Division 3 Technical and Construction Codes and...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-02

2026 May Joint General and Special Elections — City of West Lake Hills

Voter Turnout: 514 (23.8% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of West Lake Hills, Mayor
James Vaughan WINNER
100.0% (474 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council Place 2 (Place 2)
Margaret Moore WINNER
79.6% (409 votes)
David Kaufman
20.4% (105 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council Place 4 (Place 4)
Julia Webber WINNER
100.0% (431 votes)
GENERAL • 2025-11-04

2025 November Joint General and Special Elections — City of West Lake Hills

Voter Turnout: 867 (40.1% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

2025 May Joint General and Special Elections — City of West Lake Hills

Voter Turnout: 516 (23.9% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dana Harmon WINNER
84.9% (438 votes)
Joe Swider
15.1% (78 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 3 (Place 3)
Beth South WINNER
100.0% (380 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 5 (Place 5)
Gordon Bowman WINNER
100.0% (371 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

2023 May General Election — City of West Lake Hills

Voter Turnout: 545 (25.2% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 1 (Place 1)
James Vaughan WINNER
100.0% (428 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 3 (Place 3)
Beth South WINNER
83.1% (453 votes)
Gary Zygmont
16.9% (92 votes)
City of West Lake Hills, City Council, Place 5 (Place 5)
Gordon Bowman WINNER
100.0% (417 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 346 (16.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
64.0% (221 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (125 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02

City of West Lake Hills 2021 November General & Bond Election

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SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03

City of West Lake Hills 2020 November General & Bond Election

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UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 498 (23.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
68.0% (339 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (159 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 433 (20.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
56.0% (242 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (191 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 584 (27.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
56.0% (327 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (257 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 368 (17.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
66.0% (243 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (125 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 346 (16.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
70.0% (242 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 346 (16.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
57.0% (197 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (149 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 671 (31.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
61.0% (409 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (262 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 519 (24.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
60.0% (311 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (208 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 498 (23.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
67.0% (334 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (164 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 324 (15.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
65.0% (211 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (113 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 454 (21.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
60.0% (272 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (182 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 562 (26.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
56.0% (315 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (247 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 324 (15.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
60.0% (194 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (130 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 389 (18.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
68.0% (265 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (124 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 368 (17.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
60.0% (221 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (147 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 541 (25.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
63.0% (341 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 649 (30.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
56.0% (363 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (286 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 627 (29.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
66.0% (414 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (213 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 606 (28.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
60.0% (364 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (242 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of West Lake Hills Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 606 (28.0% of 2,163 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
James Vaughan WINNER
67.0% (406 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (200 votes)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - September 23, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-307: Call to Order2026-308: Citizen Communications2026-337: Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this meeting witho2026-309: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.a. Approval of the September 2, 2026-317: Proclamation honoring Mark Littrell and his service to the City and designating September 30, 2026 as Mark Littrell Day.2026-342: Discuss and consider action on the appointment or reappointment for board and commissions for 2027.2026-340: Discuss and consider action on the appointment of a Chair of the Board of Adjustment (BOA).2026-338: Discuss and consider action to terminate the City's contract with Insight Public Sector for the Flock system.2026-344: Discuss and consider action to cast votes for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election.2026-341: Receive an update and consider possible action regarding City of West Lake Hills v. Jaffe - 1405 Wildcat Hollow.2026-347: Reconvene into open session and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session.2026-310: Adjournment2026-346: Executive Session In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.074 - Discuss and consider action on the City Administrator h2026-343: Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Division.2026-339: Discuss and consider action on the appointment of a Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZAPCO).
2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - September 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-296: Call to Order2026-297: Citizen Communications2026-328: Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this meeting witho2026-298: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.a. Minutes from the August 26, 22026-335: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.072 - Discuss real estate RFP for 911 Westlake Ground Lease RFP response.b. Sec2026-336: Reconvene into open session and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session.2026-299: Adjournment2026-321: 441 Brady Lane: Discuss and consider action on recommendation from ZAPCO on a proposed variance for encroachments of the critical root zone of a tree greater than 14 inches (#860- 19.5” Live Oak).Applicant: Cole Bland, Owner2026-316: Discuss and consider action on the Ordinance 2026-017 on wastewater rate schedule amendments for FY 2026-2027.2026-324: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.2026-325: Discuss and consider action on an ordinance enacting the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; providing for the following: findings of fact, enactment, filing of budget, repealer, severability, ef2026-327: Discuss and consider action on an ordinance adopting the 2026 Ad Valorem tax rate and levy of one hundred seventy-six thousand seven hundred eighty-three millionths cents ($0.174896) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation of all taxable p
2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - September 09, 2026

2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - September 02, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-287: Call to Order2026-288: Citizen Communications2026-293: Discuss street maintenance standards and policy.2026-312: Discuss policy on issuing a temporary certificate of occupancy.2026-295: Reconvene into open session and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session.2026-290: Adjournment2026-294: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.074 - Discuss and consider action on the City Administrator hiring process.2026-291: Discuss and consider action on Ordinance 2026-013 approving a Franchise Agreement with One Gas, Inc., acting by and through its Texas Gas Service Company Division.2026-313: Discuss the Short-term Rental Permit process as adopted in Article 6.04 of the Code of Ordinances.
2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - August 26, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-248: Call to Order2026-249: Citizen Communications2026-250: Consider action to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2026 City Council meeting.2026-252: Announcements Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this2026-253: Discuss and consider action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.2026-286: Discuss and consider action to budget funds for design of additional landscape screening for the West Lake Hills City Hall.2026-271: Discuss and consider action of Resolution 2026-08-01 to approve signatories for the General Land Office Resilient Communities Grant Program.2026-282: Discuss and consider action on City use of AI technology.2026-283: Discuss and consider action on the City's winter emergency preparations.2026-284: Discuss process and requirements for becoming a certified International DarkSky Place.2026-254: Review and consider an update of the City’s Strategic Plan.2026-255: Receive an update and consider possible action regarding City of West Lake Hills v. Jaffe - 1405 Wildcat Hollow.2026-251: Adjournment2026-272: Discuss and consider action of a street use fee waiver for Brady Lane and Ridgewood Road for Halloween event.2026-285: Discuss future updates and amendments to the tree ordinance.2026-281: Discuss and consideration on ordinance 2026-011 amending board and commission meeting schedules, including meeting frequency, dates, and times.
2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - August 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-239: Call to Order2026-240: Citizen Communications2026-247: Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this meeting witho2026-241: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.Approval of the July 22, 2026 re2026-246: Discuss and consider action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.2026-245: Discuss and consider action on a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of West Lake Hills and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District 10 (WCID 10).2026-223: Discuss and consider action on city use of AI technology.2026-265: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq, the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:a. Section 551.072 - Discuss real estate RFP for 911 Westlake Ground Lease RFP response. b. Se2026-264: Reconvene into open session and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session.2026-242: Adjournment
2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - August 05, 2026

2026-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - July 22, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-234: Discuss and consider action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget2026-211: Discuss and consider action on a resolution to approve an Interlocal Agreement between West Lake Hills and Travis County Precinct 5 for warrant services.Item-1: Meeting Items2026-188: Call to Order2026-189: Citizen Communications2026-232: Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this meeting witho2026-190: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.a. Approval of the July 8, 2026 2026-212: Discuss and consider action on a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of West Lake Hills and Travis County Water Control and Improvement District 10 (WCID 10).2026-235: Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of the No Traffic Detection system in the amount of $356,500 and authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute any necessary documents.2026-222: Discuss and consider action on a cooperation agreement with Travis County to continue participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs for the FY 2027-2029 Urban County requalification process.2026-218: Review and consider an update of the City’s Strategic Plan.2026-224: Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 regarding the cell tower lease at 911 Westlake.2026-191: Adjournment2026-243: Discuss and consider action to adopt Ordinance 2026-011 to amend the Drainage and Erosion Control Design Manual.2026-238: 704 Laurel Valley: Consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO to approve with conditions a replat for Lot 1R, a replat of 1.212 acres of Block W, Site A of the Stonehedge Estates Subdivision, within the city limits (Section 36.01.004(f) of the West La
2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - July 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-177: Call to Order2026-178: Citizen Communications2026-216: Announcements by Members of the City Council regarding items of community interest, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0415. As authorized by that section, a Council Member may make a report about items of community interest during this meeting witho2026-179: Discuss and consider action on the approval of the June 24, 2026 regular meeting minutes.2026-214: Receive an update and consider possible action regarding City of West Lake Hills v. Jaffe - 1405 Wildcat Hollow.2026-180: Adjournment2026-220: 911 Westlake Drive: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on Ordinance 2026-011 for the rezoning of Lot 1 of Village Green Sec 1 Resub from GUI, Governmental, Utility and Institutional to B-2, Business 2 District with a Conditional Ov
2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - June 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2026-162: Call to Order2026-163: Citizen Communications2026-207: Mayor's ReportCouncil Members' Reports2026-164: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.a) Approval of the June 10, 20262026-213: Discuss and provide direction to the Police Department regarding traffic control, road closures, and public safety support for Halloween festivities on Brady Lane and Ridgewood Road.2026-200: Discuss and consider action on awarding a construction contract to Alpha Paving Industries, LLC for the FY26 Street Maintenance projects and have the Interim City Administrator execute documents.2026-165: Adjournment2026-203: Discuss and consider action on a resolution to adopt an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.2026-210: Discuss and consider action on an amendment to the wastewater engineering contract with HR Green.2026-201: Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 2026-010 amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article 22.03 Division 3 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards to adopt the 2021 International Code Council Building Codes and the 2023 National El2026-202: Discuss and consider action on the following ordinances to amend the Code of Ordinances related to development standards, ZAPCO duties, Board of Adjustment composition and zoning variance/special use permit processing:Ordinance 2026-006 - Chapter 1 Genera
2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - June 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-398: Call to Order2025-399: Citizen Communications2025-400: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.Approval of the May 12, 2026 Spe2026-173: Discuss pursuing a Bird City Texas designation through the program run by Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Audubon Society.2026-195: Discuss and consider action to appoint alternates to the Board of Adjustment.2026-107: Review and consider an update of the City’s Strategic Plan.2025-401: Adjournment2026-196: 406 Redbud Trl: Discuss and consider action on a fee-in-lieu request (greater than 10%) for the replacement of trees to provide 285 inches of replacement as fee-in-lieu per Section 22.03.304(f) of the Code of Ordinances.Applicant: Bhavani Singal, Workshop
2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - May 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-394: Call to Order2025-419: Presentation of Certificates of Election and Oath of Office for the positions of Mayor, City Council Member Place 2, and City Council Member Place 4.2025-395: Citizen Communications2025-396: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.Approval of the April 22, 2026 R2025-420: Discuss and consider action on the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem.2025-413: Receive an update and consider possible action regarding City of West Lake Hills v. Jaffe - 1405 Wildcat Hollow.2026-148: Discuss and consider action on providing an increase in pay to Director of Building and Development Services.2026-140: Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 regarding the cell tower lease at 911 Westlake Drive.2025-397: Adjournment2026-138: Discuss and consider direction to rezone 911 Westlake Drive from GUI-Government Utility Institution district.2026-141: Discuss and consider action to approve an ordinance for the final canvass of the May 2, 2026 General Election and declare the candidates elected for Mayor, City Council Member Place 2, and City Council Member Place 4.2026-111: 1111 Redbud Trail:   Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on proposed variances for the removal of the following trees with a trunk diameter of 14 inches or greater (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).Tree #729 (15” Cedar2026-112: 507 Konstanty Circle:Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on proposed variances for the removal of the following trees with a trunk diameter of 14 inches or greater, (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).Tree #503 (16.1&rdq
2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - May 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-390: Call to Order2025-391: Citizen Communications2025-392: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Board Member.Approval of the April 8, 2026 Regular Mee2025-393: Adjournment2026-90: 507 Konstanty Circle: Discuss and consider action on Special Use Permit 157-2026-E for a guest quarters (Section 38.03.032 of the West Lake Hills Code).Applicant: Mark Lakins, Dahlin Group2026-113: 1906 Yaupon Valley Rd.: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on the following variances:Allow grading greater than 18 inches in the building setbacks (Section 22.03.170 (f))Allow construction of retaining walls greater than 6 feet in
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - May 12, 2026

2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - May 06, 2026

2026-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - April 22, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-382: Call to Order2025-418: Mayor to proclaim the week of May 12-15, 2026 as Police Week and Friday, May 15, 2026 as Police Officers Memorial Day in the City of West Lake Hills, Texas.2026-108: Mayor to approve a proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hill Country Middle School in the City of West Lake Hills, Texas.2025-383: Citizen Communications2025-384: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.a. Approval of the Appointment O2026-115: Discuss and consider action on a brush pick-up proposal from Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS).2026-105: Discuss and consider action on a resolution authorizing official comments regarding Mopac South Environmental Assessment.2025-412: Receive an update and consider possible action regarding City of West Lake Hills v. Jaffe - 1405 Wildcat Hollow.2026-106: Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the value of real property and potential negotiation strategy related to 911 Westlake Drive in connection with a proposed request for proposals.2025-385: Adjournment2026-114: Discuss budget amendments to support AI enabled traffic signals, North Peak street and drainage improvements, and Additional Services Request by Colliers Engineering.
2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - April 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-378: Call to Order2025-379: Citizen Communications2025-380: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Council Member.Approval of the March 25, 2026 R2026-92: Discuss and consider action to approve the budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2026-272026-93: Discuss code amendments related to Chapters 1, 20, 22, 32, 36, and 38 of the City Code.2025-381: Adjournment2026-54: 300 Block of Laurel Valley Rd: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on a proposed variance to allow replacement trees for unpermitted removals to be planted at the end of the project, more than 601 days since final order (Section 22.2026-79: 419 Ridgewood Rd:  Discuss and take action on a recommendation from ZAPCO regarding proposed variances for the removal of one tree (14.25 inch elm) with trunk diameters of 14 inches or greater, (Section 22.03.304 of the West Lake Hills Code).  Applicant: 2026-81: Discuss and consider action to adopt Ordinance 2026-003 to amend the Drainage and Erosion Control Design Manual.
2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - April 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Meeting Items2025-374: Call to Order2025-375: Citizen Communications2025-376: All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one (1) motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless requested by a Board Member.Approval of the March 11, 2026 Regular Me2025-377: Adjournment2026-80: 98 and 102 Swiftcurrent Trl: Discuss and consider action on a recommendation from ZAPCO on a variance to allow a second driveway when a maximum of one is allowed (Section 22.03.175(e)(2) of the West Lake Hills Code).  Applicant:  Catherine Wilkes, Propert2026-88: 3736 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 2: Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 157-2026-B for a Special Use Permit request to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption on a property zoned B-2 Business 2 (Section 38.03.037 of the West Lake Hills Code).  Applica2026-89: 701 S Capital of Texas Highway, Building J:  Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 157-2026-C for a Special Use Permit request to sell mixed beverages for on-premise consumption on a property zoned B-3 Business 3 (Section 38.03.037 of the West 2026-87: 200 Wildcat Hollow:  Discuss and consider action to approve Ordinance 157-2026-D for a Special Use Permit request to allow a commercial coach.Applicant: John Gioffre, Revent Builds2026-52: 300 Block of Laurel Valley Rd: Discuss and consider action on recommendations from ZAPCO on proposed variances:Allow for a driveway height of 15 feet 10 inches above natural grade, where 6 feet above natural grade is the maximum (Section 22.03.175(e)(1) o
2026-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - April 01, 2026

2026-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - March 25, 2026

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - March 11, 2026

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - March 11, 2026

2026-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - March 04, 2026

2026-02-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of West Lake Hills - February 25, 2026