Rockport, TX

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property rezoning request. The body will also review minutes from the October 5, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1609 SH 35 Bypass (Mccombs LOT 6-B) from R-1 (1st Single Family Dwelling District) to B-1 (General Business District)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request for relief from the Zoning Ordinance. The board will decide whether to allow reduced setbacks for a planned carport at a specific property.

• Public hearing for setback relief at 1910 Cochran Lane to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft. to 0 ft. and front yard setback from 25 ft. to 0 ft. for a carport

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on requests to rezone two properties from single-family dwelling districts to general business districts. The body will also review hotel occupancy tax grant reports and expenditures for vehicle and equipment replacements.

• Public hearing for rezoning 115 Lorena St. from R-1 to B-1 (General Business District)
• Public hearing for rezoning 108 N. Hood St. from R-1 to B-1 (General Business District)
• Resolution 2026-46R for CIP Projects – Vehicles & Equipment replacement purchases
• Approval of 4th Quarter Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Funding Reports for eight organizations
• Ordinance 2031 regarding municipal records management, retention, and disposition

• Rezone 115 Lorena St from R-1 to B-1
  115 Lorena St.
• Rezone 108 N. Hood St from R-1 to B-1
  108 N. Hood St.

City Council

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Committee will meet to establish its internal governance and review its operational scope. The body will consider electing a Vice Chair and adopting official Board Bylaws.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Consideration and action to adopt Board Bylaws
• Presentation on TIRZ purpose, authority, and responsibilities
• Review of TIRZ boundaries and initial priorities

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a zoning change and updates to records management. The body will also consider disbursements for volunteer fire departments and a utility services agreement.

• Ordinance 2028: Zoning change from R-2 to R-7 for property at 733 S Church St
• Ordinance 2031: Amendments to City Records Management provisions
• Resolution 2026-44R: Disbursement of FY 2025-2026 voluntary utility contributions to volunteer fire departments
• Resolution 2026-45R: First Amendment and Restated Utility Services Agreement with Passport Shores, LLC
• Ordinance 2029: Correction of tax increment base date to January 1, 2024 for Reinvestment Zone Number One

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall, 212 N. Live Oak. The commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two rezoning requests — 115 Lorena St. and 108 N. Hood St. — both from R-1 single-family to B-1 general business. It will also consider a Concept Plan/Preliminary Plat from SAL Holdings for a 51-lot single-family subdivision called The Grove at Market Street, and elect officers for FY 2026-2027.

• Rezoning request at 115 Lorena St. from R-1 (single-family) to B-1 (general business), with staff report, applicant presentation, and public hearing
• Rezoning request at 108 N. Hood St. from R-1 (single-family) to B-1 (general business), with staff report, applicant presentation, and public hearing
• Concept Plan/Preliminary Plat by SAL Holdings for a 51-lot single-family subdivision, The Grove at Market Street, at 155 Kelly Lane, 802 W Morgan St, and west of W Murray Street
• Election of Planning & Zoning Commission officers for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2026 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a request for variance relief from zoning ordinance setbacks to allow installation of a backyard pool at 108 Bay Hills Dr. The board will also approve minutes from its August 4, 2026 meeting and receive an update on board and commission training.

• Public hearing on variance to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft to 5 ft and rear setback from 20 ft to 11 ft 3 in for pool at 108 Bay Hills Dr (Rockport Country Club #1, Block 11, Lot 15)
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2026 regular meeting
• Update on Boards and Commission training

City Council

The Rockport City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed Austin Street Re-Design concept plan and its next steps. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for presentation and discussion only.

• Presentation and discussion on proposed Austin Street Re-Design concept plan
• Next step in Austin Street Re-Design Project

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a vote to increase the police department's authorized strength from 27 to 32 officers, final readings on ordinances adjusting solid waste fees and rezoning a property, and a public hearing on another rezoning request. The council will also consider resolutions on hotel occupancy tax fund awards, an emergency management plan, and a contract for tree ordinance advertising, among other items.

• Resolution 2026-40R: increase police department authorized strength from 27 to 32 sworn officers, effective Oct 1, 2026
• Ordinance 2026 (2nd reading): CPI-adjusted solid waste fees under Chapter 82, Section 82.39
• Ordinance 2027 (2nd reading): rezone 504 Young St from B-1 to I-1
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2028: rezone 733 S Church St from R-2 to R-7
• Appropriation of $36,080.10 from General Fund for Decor IQ downtown lights

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a request to rezone 733 S. Church St. from R-2 to R-7. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 31, 2026 meeting and receive an update on board and commission training.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 733 S. Church St. (DOUGHTY & MATHIS OUTLOTS, LOT 5 THRU 8) from R-2 to R-7
• Approval of minutes from the August 31, 2026 regular meeting
• Update on Boards and Commission training

Convention and Visitor Bureau Board

The Rockport Convention and Visitor Bureau Board is holding a workshop to discuss board roles, parliamentary procedures, board composition, the FY2026-2027 budget, and the marketing and media plan. The board will also set reporting deadlines and schedule future meetings. This is a discussion-only workshop with no formal votes expected.

• Review of FY2026-2027 budget
• Discussion of Marketing and Media Plan
• Discussion of board composition
• Review of roles and responsibilities
• Creation of reports and deadlines

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and an ad valorem tax rate of $0.426475 per $100 of valuation. The agenda also includes considering a zoning change from B-1 to I-1 for 504 Young St, canceling the November 3, 2026 special election for Ward 1, and adjusting solid waste collection fees.

• Hold public hearings and consider Ordinances 2022 and 2023 to adopt the FY 2026-27 budget and a tax rate of $0.426475 per $100
• Consider Ordinance 2026 to set CPI-adjusted solid waste refuse collection fees
• Consider Ordinance 2027 to rezone 504 Young St (Spencer LOT 9-R) from B-1 General Business District to I-1 Light Industrial District
• Consider Resolution 2026-39R to cancel the November 3, 2026 special election for Ward 1 and declare the unopposed candidate elected
• Consider a consignment auction contract with ELCO Auctions Asset Marketing Solutions

Tree and Landscape Committee

The Tree and Landscape Committee will consider a tree survey and mitigation plan for the Phillips Storage project at 102 St Francis Cir. The meeting also includes discussions on public information efforts, permit posting requirements, and updates on tree regulations and mitigation account balances.

• Tree Survey and Mitigation Plan for Phillips Storage at 102 St Francis Cir
• Discussion on tree trimming and removal permit posting requirements
• Discussion on landscaping planting deferrals due to drought conditions
• Update on Ordinance amendments to Chapter 106 Vegetation, Article II
• Update on Tree Mitigation and Preservation Account balance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a request to rezone 504 Young St from B-1 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial). The meeting also includes approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 504 Young St (Spencer LOT 9-R, 0.278 acres) from B-1 to I-1
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 regular meeting

City Council

The Rockport City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a street rehabilitation contract award, an interlocal agreement for tax assessor-collection services, and election services for the November 2026 election. They will also discuss changes to the 2026 meeting schedule and receive updates from the city manager. The agenda includes an executive session on legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• Resolution 2026-36R: agreement with Aransas County for tax assessor-collection services
• Award recommendation to Texas Materials Group, Inc. for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 2026-37R: contract for election services with Aransas County Elections Administrator for November 3, 2026 election
• Expenditure of unspent bond funds (Parks Director)
• Changes to 2026 meeting schedule: move Nov 10 to Nov 9, cancel Nov 24 and Dec 8 meetings

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

The Rockport City Council will consider the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and set a date for the tax rate hearing. They will also vote on second readings of ordinances adding an $85 after-hours utility service charge, updating sex offender residency restrictions, and rezoning 1222 Highway 35 S to Planned Unit Development. A special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 council seat is proposed for November 3, 2026.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and resolution to set tax rate hearing date
• Second reading of Ordinance 2018 adding $85 after-hours utility service charge
• Second reading of Ordinance 2019 updating sex offender residency restrictions
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020 rezoning 1222 Highway 35 S from B-1 to PUD
• Resolution 2026-34R calling a special election for Ward 1 on November 3, 2026

City Council

The Rockport City Council holds its seventh budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including employee benefits and remaining capital projects, and receives an update on the 2026 tax rate calculation. A taxpayer impact statement shows the median-valued homestead property ($338,830) would see a tax bill increase from $1,373.26 (current FY) to $1,445.03 under the proposed budget, compared to $1,299.91 at the no-new-revenue rate. Upcoming adoption dates are announced for September 8, 2026.

• Discussion on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including employee benefits and remaining projects
• Update on 2026 tax rate calculations from Tax Assessor
• Taxpayer impact statement for median-valued homestead ($338,830): current $1,373.26, proposed $1,445.03, no-new-revenue $1,299.91
• Announcement of September 8, 2026 public hearing and adoption of budget, tax rate, utility rates, and fees

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request for zoning relief at 415 Augusta Dr. The board will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of reduced setbacks for a backyard pool.

• Request to reduce accessory use structure setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. 4 in. at 415 Augusta Dr.
• Request to reduce rear setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft. at 415 Augusta Dr.
• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

The Rockport City Council will hold a workshop to review Hotel Occupancy Tax allocations and the CVB board's composition and responsibilities, discuss the tax rate, budget, and capital items for the upcoming FY2026-2027 budget, and outline next steps. No votes or final decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Review of HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) allocation and CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau) board composition and responsibilities
• Review of tax rate, budget, capital items, and other items related to creating the FY2026-2027 Budget
• Next steps in the budget process (presented by City Secretary)
• Citizens may speak on any agenda item or subject during the public comment period

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet on July 28, 2026, to decide on several items including a proposed $85 utility service charge, updates to sex offender residency rules, and two rezoning requests for RV parks and multi-family housing. The meeting will also consider delinquent hotel tax collections, drainage improvements, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approval of a $85 service charge for utility trips outside regular hours
• Amendment to sex offender residency restrictions to align with state law
• Rezoning 21.5 acres at 1222 Highway 35 S for an RV park PUD
• Rezoning 13.5 acres at 1819-1833 S Ann St for multi-family PUD
• Approval of Resolution 2026-27R to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to Planned Unit Development overlays and consider a concept plan and preliminary plat for a new subdivision. The first rezoning is for an RV park at 1222 Highway 35 S, and the second is for multiple parcels on S Ann Street and Mathis Street. The commission will also deliberate on the Oaks at Market Street Subdivision plat.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1222 Highway 35 S (Forrest Oaks) from B-1 to PUD for an RV park
• Public hearing on rezoning 1819-1833 S Ann Street, 720 Mathis Street, and a portion of S Ann Street from R-2 to PUD
• Consideration of concept plan and preliminary plat for The Oaks at Market Street Subdivision at 802 W Morgan, 155 Kelly Lane, and W Murray St

Convention and Visitor Bureau Board

The Rockport Convention and Visitor Bureau Board will consider approving June meeting minutes and receive updates on the Tourism Fund, sales tax, hotel occupancy tax, website, social media, and advertising. The Tourism Manager will also report on upcoming local events.

• Consider approval of June 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Receive updates on Tourism Fund, Sales Tax, and Hotel Occupancy Tax collections
• Discussion on future agenda items
• Tourism Manager's update on upcoming local events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards
• Presentation of Visitor Center and ROCC reports

City Council

The City Council will hold second and final readings on ordinances raising water and wastewater rates for all customers, and on ordinances tightening rules for itinerant merchants and charitable solicitations. A public hearing is set for a rezoning request at 3810 Hwy 35 S from single-family to multi-family. The council will also consider extending a water shortage emergency proclamation and a Heritage District certificate for a drive-through at 902 E. Market.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2014 amending water rates and adding a Pass Through Fee
• Second reading of Ordinance 2015 amending wastewater rates
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 3810 Hwy 35 S from R-1 to R-5
• Consideration of a water shortage emergency extension proclamation
• Heritage District Certificate of Appropriateness for a drive-through at 902 E. Market

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Rockport Planning and Zoning Commission will meet July 6, 2026, to consider a rezone request for 0.792-acre property at 3810 Hwy 35 S from single-family to multi-family zoning. The meeting includes public comment, a staff report, and a potential recommendation to City Council. No other substantive items are listed beyond routine minutes approval and development updates.

• Rezone 3810 Hwy 35 S from R-1 to R-5 (multi-family) with public hearing
• Deliberate and vote on May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on development services

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Rockport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider two requests to reduce accessory structure setbacks for backyard pool installations. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and hear citizen comments.

• Request to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft to 3 ft for a pool at 14 Luau Ln.
• Request to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft to 5 ft 4 in and rear setback from 20 ft to 5 ft for a pool at 415 Augusta Dr.
• Election of a Zoning Board of Adjustments Chair and Vice Chair.
• Approval of the May 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
• Development Services department updates.

City Council

The Rockport City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve first readings of ordinances that would raise water and wastewater rates for all customers. The meeting also includes ceremonial items, updates on city projects, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 2014 to amend water rates (Chapter 102, Article II)
• First reading of Ordinance 2015 to amend wastewater rates (Chapter 102, Article III)
• First reading of Ordinance 2016 to amend solicitor license rules (Chapter 74, Article II)
• First reading of Ordinance 2017 to amend charitable solicitation rules (Chapter 74, Article III)
• Approval of $45,226 amendment to AV/security equipment contract with Alliance for Community Services

City Council

This is a budget workshop agenda. The council will discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, including a presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant funding, an economic outlook and revenue estimates, an update on capital projects, and review of outstanding budget topics. A taxpayer impact statement shows a projected increase in the median-valued homestead property tax bill from $1,373.26 to $1,445.03 if the proposed budget is adopted.

• Presentation on award of FY2026-2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Funding
• Economic environment and preliminary revenue estimates
• Update on status of FY-25-26 capital projects from Public Works Director
• Taxpayer impact statement: median homestead value $338,830; current tax bill $1,373.26; proposed budget bill $1,445.03; no-new-revenue rate bill $1,299.91

Convention and Visitor Bureau Board

The Rockport Convention and Visitor Bureau Board will consider approving the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the tourism fund, sales tax and hotel occupancy tax collections, website, social media, and advertising/marketing. The board will also discuss future agenda items and hear a tourism manager's update on upcoming local events, fundraisers, and awards.

• Consider approval of May 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Receive updates on Tourism Fund, Sales Tax, and Hotel Occupancy Tax collections
• Receive updates on website, social media, and advertising/marketing
• Discussion on future agenda items
• Tourism Manager's update on upcoming local events, fundraisers, and awards

Planning and Zoning Commission