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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richland Hills public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Comprehensive Plan as a zoning guide
Council agreed that new zoning requests must fit the 2025 comprehensive plan — no more approving whatever shows up just to fill a building. Conflicting visions should trigger a formal plan amendment instead.
Booth Calloway Road reconstruction funding
The city plans a ~$375,000 initial design phase — survey, drainage, and 30% design — paid for with Tarrant County funds, positioning the road project for up to $2 million in federal money later. Formal approval is expected at the next meeting.
Utility rate increases from Fort Worth
Your water bill goes up a bit this year — about $2 a month for a typical 2,000-gallon customer, more for heavy users — because wholesale costs from Fort Worth and TRA rose. It's far less than the 2024 study projected, and the city is adopting a tool to model rates in real time.
Cecil Drive street reconstruction
The city awarded the contract to rebuild Cecil Drive, a 2023 bond-funded street project. Construction could start almost immediately, with contractors required to notify residents and post project contact information.