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Council signals support for lawyer at Board of Adjustment meetings, questions remain on cost and scope
Summary
After a councilmember proposed requiring the city attorney to attend Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings, council and staff discussed cost estimates and alternatives; members favored at least having legal counsel at Board of Adjustment meetings while evaluating P&Z attendance later.
A councilmember on Monday proposed that Rowlett provide legal counsel at Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) and Board of Adjustment (BOA) meetings so boards making recommendations or final decisions have immediate legal guidance.
The presenter said many comparable cities make counsel available and argued boards with statutory decision‑making…
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