City reevaluates approval process

Development code standards and infill development processes will see some changes in Georgetown’s historic neighborhoods as the city continues to update its Unified Development Code.

Georgetown looks at capital projects, debt for next five years

Ahead of budget season for the 2025 fiscal year, Georgetown City Council were presented with a five-year outlook related to debt service and capital improvement project funding.

New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city

The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.

City staff proposes new landscaping, artificial turf rules

As part of the city’s efforts to update the Unified Development Code – which dictates building standards – proposed landscaping changes would place heavier emphasis on water conservation and native plants.

City applies for $485,000 grant

The City of Georgetown will make three requests in its application to Williamson County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant, which the county uses to fund projects that will address urgent community development needs and benefit low to moderate income residents.Georgetown’s requests total...

Downtown Master Plan approved

After more than a year and a half of planning, Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of its updated Downtown Master Plan on Tuesday, May 14.The Downtown Master Plan “reflects the City of Georgetown’s commitment to preserving its unique character amidst significant growth and economic...

City looks at capital improvements

The City of Georgetown has “minimal capacity” to take on new capital improvement projects, and over the next four years will prioritize finishing already-approved work to open up both financial and planning capacity in the future.

Georgetown offers rideshares as public transit option

Later this year, the City of Georgetown will launch a transportation program that will allow residents to take rides with UberX that will be partially paid for by the city.

Georgetown City Council looks to address parking loss in Downtown Master Plan

Parking was a top concern for residents who submitted feedback about Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan draft earlier this month. The feedback on the Downtown Master Plan was presented to Georgetown City Council during the April 23 workshop.

Future Bell County development requests to leave Georgetown water

Solana Ranch — a master planned community with 14,000 single-family homes planned for a 6,311-acre parcel of land located predominantly in southern Bell County and partially in Williamson County — requested to leave Georgetown’s water system at the city’s April 23 city council workshop.