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Residents raise parks, traffic, water and zoning transparency during Rockwall open forum; resident seeks backyard‑chicken permit changes
Summary
During public comment at the March 17 council meeting, residents urged the council to address park development and road safety, asked for clearer notice about economic incentives (including a cited $11 million agreement), and a resident requested the city adopt a backyard‑chicken permitting option instead of an outright ban.
During the March 17 open‑forum segment, several residents addressed the council about neighborhood conditions, infrastructure and zoning transparency.
Parks, drainage and roads: Several residents said the city has added amenities such as pickleball courts without restrooms and that new residential projects near John King Boulevard are contributing debris, drainage and traffic concerns. One resident said loose gravel on roads is a hazard for motorcyclists and asked for better code enforcement of contractors hauling materials.
Traffic and school area safety: Commenters asked about turn lanes and left‑turn provisions…
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