Council moves to request proposals for a comprehensive plan after public pressure

Apr 9, 2026

Following multiple public commenters urging better planning before annexations, the council moved to issue an RFP for a citywide comprehensive plan covering the city and its ETJ; staff said this would provide a foundation for zoning and future development decisions.

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The council voted to move forward with a request for proposals (RFP) to develop a city comprehensive plan covering Blue Ridge and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Council members and members of the public repeatedly urged adoption of a plan prior to approving annexations or development agreements.

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