Granbury planning commission approves temporary amusement SUP with $10 million insurance condition; OKs accessory dwelling SUP

The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Granbury approved two specific-use permits on Jan. 13, 2025: a temporary outdoor amusement permit for a March event at 615 East Pearl Street and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 324 Sardis Boulevard. The commission voted to add a $10,000,000 umbrella liability requirement to the amusement permit; the ADU permit was approved as presented.

The amusement permit covers a temporary outdoor “amusement center” event on a 5.43-acre site known as City Beach (Lot 1, Block 1, Granbury Beach Addition). City planning staff said the event is scheduled March 6–19 and that the request requires a specific-use permit under the zoning ordinance and compliance with the city’s event/festival rules. Staff reported nine mailed notices and one letter in favor; no letters in opposition. Staff recommended approval.

Commissioner Moore raised public-safety and financial-risk concerns and proposed the insurance increase after noting the city’s current liability requirement. “There’s more of a risk today than there ever has been. And there’s a potential…