The City of Granbury invites residents to apply to serve on advisory boards and commissions. They make recommendations to the City Council on topics such as community development, parks and recreation, historic preservation, and more. Applications for terms which expire in January 2026 are now being accepted.
Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments, and Appeals Board
Reviews appeals of decisions made by the building official or fire inspector and hears cases related to dangerous buildings or property maintenance.
Membership: Eight members, including a general contractor, insurance agent, electrician, plumber, three at-large members from the building industry, and the Hood County Fire Marshal.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Assists City Council with land use assumptions, monitors the Capital Improvements Plan, and advises when updates are needed for plans or impact fees.
Membership: At least five members representing the real estate, development, and building industries, including one member from the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Charter Review Commission
Reviews the City Charter and proposes amendments, which may be placed before voters upon City Council approval.
Membership: City residents only; members serve up to six months.
Ethics Commission
Reviews complaints alleging violations of the City’s Code of Ethics by Councilmembers.
Membership: Six residents of the City of Granbury.
Granbury Cultural Arts Commission
Promotes arts programs and partnerships with individuals, foundations, and organizations supporting arts and culture in the community.
Membership: Seven at-large members; a majority must reside within the City.
Granbury Parks Board
Advises City Council on policies for developing, operating, and maintaining municipal parks.
Membership: Nine at-large members.
Granbury Regional Airport Board
Provides recommendations on airport operations, maintenance, and development.
Membership: Eight at-large members.
Historic Preservation Commission
Encourages preservation of the City’s historic and cultural resources and reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in historic districts.
Membership: Seven members; at least four must own property or a landmark in a historic district or designated landmark, and one may represent the Hood County Historical Commission. Remaining members may be residents or property owners in the City.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommends zoning changes, ordinance amendments, plats, and Specific Use Permits. Also reviews Tree Conservation Plans and advises on citywide development goals.
Membership: Eight at-large members who must be registered voters and residents of Granbury for at least 12 months prior to appointment.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Hears and decides appeals and variance requests related to zoning ordinances as authorized by the Texas Local Government Code.
Membership: Five regular at-large members and two alternates, all of whom must be City residents and qualified voters.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the City Secretary’s Office by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Apply online or find more information at www.granbury.org/boards
City Secretary’s Office
116 West Bridge Street
Granbury, TX 76048
817-573-1114
Appointments will be made by the City Council in January 2026, and applicants will be notified of their selection by mail.