New state law says notice not needed

New ordinances have been created by the Dripping Springs Planning and Zoning Commission in response to a new state law that puts a time crunch on planning and zoning staff.

State law HB 3167 no longer requires public notice for new plat developments and allows the construction of buildings not up to code, if city planners fail to meet a 30-day deadline.

Despite pressure from the state, Dripping Spring’s planning and zoning team revamped their system to keep the public involved.

If developers meet new timeline requirements, the public will continue to receive notice of a new plat prior to a planning and zoning meeting through signs on the plat, newspaper notices and on the city’s website.