Did you know that the week of May 21st through May 27th is National Public Works Week?
Van Alstyne’s Public Works Department consists of 6 fulltime personnel handling water, wastewater, solid waste, animal control, streets and parks.
Thank you to our Public Works staff for your service and dedication to Van Alstyne!
16 new single family residential home permits DR Horton submitted for plan review on May 12th! This will kick-off new single family residential home construction in Georgetown Village Phase 3 at the south east corner of Village Parkway and Kelly Lane.
In the month of May 2017 the city has received and processed 28 new single family residential home construction permits which is the greatest number of permits in a single month since 2012!
Please visit the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for riding tips and Texas ABATE to learn about their mission.
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Mayor Cooper issued a Proclamation declaring April 4, 2017 as a Day of Recognition for National Service!
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Loading...Today the city continues emergency water conservation measures. Water usage yesterday evening and early this morning has reduced city reserves. Well No. 5 repairs are expected to begin today and work is continuing to proceed to provide CGMA surface water into the system without a boil order.
The following actions are requested of our citizens and businesses:
— outdoor watering only by hand – disable automatic sprinkler systems
— washing of driveways and sidewalks is prohibited
— limit consumption of water while brushing teeth to the beginning and end
— take short showers in lieu of baths
— use dishwashers and washing machines as little as possible
— restaurants are encouraged to not serve water unless requested
— filling ponds with potable water is prohibited
These measures are to maintain a safe margin for drinking water and fire protection.
The city is enacting emergency water conservation measures. Well No. 5, the city’s largest producer of water, is not operational. It is unknown if the failure is tied to the recent storms.
— outdoor watering is strongly discouraged and if necessary hand watering only
— washing of driveways and sidewalks prohibited
— limit the consumption of water while showering and brushing teeth to the beginning and end
— discourage taking a bath instead of showering
— use dishwashers and washing machines as little as possible
— encourage restaurants to not serve water unless requested
— prohibit filling ponds with potable water
These measures are in an effort to maintain a safe margin of water for drinking and fire protection. Public Works personnel are coordinating with vendors to make repairs as soon as possible. Public Works, engineering and GTUA are also working to determine if there is a way to temporarily supply water to the city from CGMA water line system.
The City of Van Alstyne Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider testimony and take action regarding various text amendments to City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46 “Zoning”, which includes but is not limited to, amending Article I, “In General”, Section 46-2 “Definitions” to add and or revise certain terms; amending Article II, “District Regulations”, including amendments to Section 46-44 “Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements”; amending Article III “Specific, Special and Nonconforming Uses”, Section 46-66 “Use of Land and Buildings” to amend use tables for “Educational, Institutional, and Special Uses” and affecting the uses, including but not limited to: Hall, Reception, Banquet, Events, Weddings and Meeting building, facility, room, or portion thereof, and other impacted uses; and any necessary amendments to Section 46-68, “Special Uses”.
All interested citizens and property owners of the City, as well as other persons of interest, are invited to attend the public hearings and participate in the same. Also, any such interested persons may express his or her opinion concerning the proposed case by forwarding a letter addressed to the City of Van Alstyne, Attn. Planning Department, P.O. Box 247, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495.
The city has contracted with Grayson County once again to complete roadway improvements for 2017. Repairs are as follows:
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