Hays County officials plan to update the county’s development regulations for the first time since 2010, according to a news release. To help guide them with those changes, officials are seeking community input on topics such as:

• Water availability and quality
• Erosion control
• Floodplain management
• Environmental protection and transportation infrastructure

“This is a vital process in revision,” said Marcus Pacheco, Hays County development services director, in the release. “We want the community involved, not just during this initial stage but throughout the project."

Attendees will learn about the project’s goals, initial findings and the expected timeline and are encouraged to provide feedback, share concerns and suggest ideas to guide the revision, according to the release.

The details

There will be open house-style meetings throughout the county on Sept. 2 in the following locations, including:

• Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, 2-3:30 p.m.
• City of Buda Multipurpose Room, 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda, 7-8:30 p.m.
• San Marcos Library, Room A-104, 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, 7-8:30 p.m.

Quote of note

“This is a long-anticipated update over 15 years in the making, and hearing from our residents is essential in creating meaningful, effective policies that reflect the needs and priorities of our growing county,” Pacheco said.