Council hires Friese & Nichols to diagnose development-code conflicts; adds Chapter 11 to scope

Aug 7, 2025

The council authorized Friese & Nichols to perform a diagnostic review of city development codes, adding Chapter 11 (future land use/subdivision topics) to the scope; the firm will prepare recommendations and will meet developer stakeholders at staff/subcommittee direction.

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The Lago Vista City Council approved a contract with Friese & Nichols to perform a diagnostic review of the city’s development ordinances and to identify chapters that conflict, overlap, or need modernization. Council also added Chapter 11 (future land use and related provisions) to the consultant’s scope at the council’s direction.

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