Wylie, Texas — The Wylie City Council on Jan. 14 approved multiple ordinances and administrative actions in unanimous votes after brief staff presentations and limited discussion.

Key outcomes (motions and votes)
- Downtown Historic District ordinance (amendments to overlay): Council approved amendments to Appendix B, Article 6. The ordinance updates building‑type standards, clarifies identifying features for historic residential types, and adds rules for special‑event and promotional signage in the downtown right‑of‑way. P&Z and the Historic Review Commission recommended approval. Motion to approve by Councilman David R. Duke; second by Councilwoman Gina Maleche. Vote: 7–0.

- Sign regulations (replacement ordinance): Council repealed earlier sign ordinances and adopted a comprehensive new sign code (chapter 22, article 20). Staff said the rewrite focuses on content‑neutral standards (size, placement, materials) and enforcement language consistent with First Amendment constraints. Motion to approve by Councilman Scott Williams; second by Councilman Sid Hoover. Vote: 7–0.

- Telecommunications PD amendment (1401 Country Club Road): Council approved an amendment to PD 2001‑28 to allow a telecommunications use (Verizon monopole) on a 0.055‑acre portion of property associated with a church; staff said the proposed tower meets city standards and no variances were required. Motion to approve by Councilman David R. Duke; second by Councilman Scott Williams. Vote: 7–0.

- Brockdale boat ramp disannexation (approx. 55,125 sq. ft., ~1.26539 acres): Council approved disannexing a small parcel of Brockdale Park that lies outside contiguous city limits; staff said most of Brockdale Park is in the City of Lucas and that the boat ramp parcel should be released to Lucas as previously contemplated. Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Forrester; second by Councilman Dave Strang. Vote: 7–0.

- Boundary adjustment (ETJ release to LeVaughn): Council approved a boundary adjustment agreement to release a portion of Wylie’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to the City of LeVaughn, allowing LeVaughn to incorporate the land into its ETJ. Staff clarified the action does not require Wylie to provide services to the released property. Motion mover not specified on the record; second by Councilman Scott Williams. Vote: 7–0.

- Official newspaper: Council designated the Wylie News as the city’s official newspaper for publication purposes. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Forrester; second by Councilman Dave Strang. Vote: 7–0.

Consent agenda
- Council approved the consent agenda without pull items. Motion by Councilman Scott Williams; second by Councilman David R. Duke. Vote recorded 6–0 with Councilman Dave Strang absent for that vote.

Why this matters
The ordinance changes clarify downtown development standards, modernize sign regulation to be content‑neutral and enforceable, expand options for telecommunications siting where consistent with PD and code, and finalize boundary/annexation adjustments that affect who provides regulation and services to small parcels. Several votes were unanimous and proceeded after staff presentations and routine public hearings.

What’s next
Staff will publish the adopted ordinances and take steps required for implementation (such as updating development checklists, informing affected agencies and updating the zoning maps).