(a) 
The Wilmer Economic Development Corporation is a Type A economic development corporation, and had its initial bylaws approved on July 17, 2008 and amended on July 16, 2015 by Resolution 2015-0716A, and currently operates under such amended bylaws as approved by city council.
(b) 
The corporation shall consist of five (5) directors. The board of directors shall appoint, at a minimum, a president and a vice-president, and such other officers are administrative through the administrative services agreement approved by Resolution 2015-0716C.
(c) 
The board of directors shall have no limitations on the number of years served.
(d) 
The committee is established pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, section 504.051, to promote economic development in the city and the area, and to perform all duties as authorized by chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code for Type A corporations.
(Ordinance 2023-0504A adopted 5/4/2023)
(a) 
The Wilmer Community Development Corporation is a Type B economic development corporation incorporated, and had its initial bylaws approved on July 17, 2008 and amended on July 16, 2015 by Resolution 2015-0716B, and currently operates under such amended bylaws as approved by city council.
(b) 
The corporation shall consist of seven (7) directors. The board of Directors shall appoint, at a minimum, a president and a vice-president, and such other officers are administrative through the administrative services agreement approved by Resolution 2015-0716C.
(c) 
The board of directors shall have no limitations on the number of years served.
(d) 
The committee is established pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, section 505.003, to promote authorized projects and to perform all duties as authorized by chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code for Type B corporations.
(Ordinance 2023-0504A adopted 5/4/2023)
(a) 
The library advisory board was established by this code codified in 1995 and is designated as an advisory board of the city.
(b) 
The board shall have no power to obligate the city in any manner.
(c) 
The board is established to report to city council on all matters concerning the city's public library system, including:
(1) 
Recommending library programming;
(2) 
Giving guidance regarding the expansion of library facilities; and
(3) 
Encouraging the development and improvement of the library.
(d) 
The board shall encourage the participation of the citizens of the city in the growth and development of the community library and facilitate the part of the public library in the growth of the city.
(e) 
Repealing the library bylaws adopted by Resolution 2015-0219F and any in conflict with the provisions of this article and as depicted on appendix C[1].
[1]
Editor's note: Said appendix is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(Ordinance 2023-0504A adopted 5/4/2023)
(a) 
The parks advisory board was established by this code codified in 1995 and is designated as an advisory board of the city.
(b) 
"City park" means a park owned or controlled by the city that provides recreational opportunities for the citizens of the city.
(c) 
The board is established to advise the city council in regard to all matters relating to the city's parks, to study the city's parks, and advise the city council regarding the future acquisition, development, enlargement and use policy of the parks.
(d) 
The board shall be specifically responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
(1) 
The parks board shall ensure that parks and recreation continue to be of value as an integral part of the city.
(2) 
The parks board will seek to improve the communication and organization of the activities in the city.
(3) 
The parks board shall promote parks and recreation in the city to enrich the lives of its citizens through education and demonstration.
(4) 
The parks board may assist the city council and the planning and zoning commission in using parks to enhance existing development in public parks and other public lands and in public structures.
(5) 
The parks board shall encourage connections with other local, regional and national organizations working for the benefit of parks.
(Ordinance 2023-0504A adopted 5/4/2023)
(a) 
Commission established.
(1) 
The planning and zoning commission was previously established by the city pursuant to chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and is designated as a statutory board of the city.
(2) 
The director of planning, or the designee of the city administrator shall serve as the secretary of the commission.
(3) 
The commission is established pursuant to section 211.07 of the Texas Local Government Code, and is vested with the following powers and duties:
(A) 
To advise the city council and make recommendations concerning adoption of, or amendments to, zoning regulations and the zoning map;
(B) 
To advise the city council and make recommendations concerning adoption of, or amendments to the city's comprehensive plan, thoroughfare plan, and open space plan and implementation thereof;
(C) 
To oversee the city's regulations governing the platting and recording of subdivisions, including matters pertaining to the dedication of public facilities, and to advise the council on matters pertaining to public improvements, traffic, utility extension and the provision of public facilities and services, in order to implement the city's comprehensive plan;
(D) 
To undertake such actions as are necessary to exercise its delegated powers, as indicated by adopted ordinance, including the granting of exceptions to zoning standards;
(E) 
To approve certain matters relating to platting and recording of subdivisions as dictated by the city's ordinances; and
(F) 
Other duties and powers as authorized by chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and other applicable state law.
(b) 
Application for zoning changes.
Any person, firm or corporation requesting a zoning change shall make application to the planning and zoning commission on such forms as may be from time-to-time prescribed by the city council, such applications to contain the following information:
(1) 
The legal description of the land on which the zoning change is requested, together with the local street address.
(2) 
The name and address of the legal owner of the property.
(3) 
The name and address of the person making the application, if made by anyone other than the legal owner, together with a sworn statement that the person making the application is authorized to act for the owner in making the application.
(4) 
The present use under which the property is being regulated at the time of the application and the use requested by the applicant.
(c) 
Filing fee.
Upon the filing of an application for zoning change, the applicant shall pay such filing fee as established by the master fee schedule that is adopted by resolution of the city council.
(d) 
General procedures.
(1) 
In the event the planning and zoning commission recommends that a zoning change not be granted, the case will not be processed further and shall not be forwarded to the city council for public hearing unless the applicant shall, within ten (10) days after the date the planning and zoning commission casts its votes on such a matter, file with the planning director or designee a request in writing that the application be scheduled for a public hearing before the city council.
(2) 
All applications for zoning changes, where the planning and zoning commission has recommended that the zoning change be granted or has recommended a different zoning, shall be automatically sent to the planning director or designee for the scheduling of a public hearing before the city council.
(3) 
After a final decision is reached by the commission or city council in a request for a zoning change involving a specific piece of property, no additional applications will be accepted involving this property within a period of twelve (12) months from the date of final decision, except:
(A) 
Where the final decision was specifically made without prejudice against the refiling of said application.
(B) 
At the request of or referral back from the city council.
(C) 
Where the planning and zoning commission's original recommendation was that of denial and the application was not heard by the city council, then, on written request by the applicant, with pertinent facts which the city planning and zoning commission deems sufficient to warrant a new hearing. Such requests shall not be set for public hearing unless approved by a majority vote of the entire commission (three (3) favorable votes). If the rehearing is granted by the commission, then the procedure thereon shall be the same as that given on original application for zoning change filed with the commission and a new filing fee shall be paid.
(D) 
Where the final decision denying the zoning change was made by the city council, then, on written request by the applicant to the city council, with pertinent facts which the city council deems sufficient to warrant a new hearing. Such requests shall not be set for public hearing before the planning and zoning commission unless approved by a majority vote of the entire city council (three (3) favorable votes). If a rehearing is granted by the council, then the procedure thereon will be the same as that given an original application for zoning change and a new filing fee shall be paid.
(Ordinance 2023-0504A adopted 5/4/2023)