August 28, 2020
Zoning Ordinance Update Save the Date
Save the Date for the Zoning Ordinance Update Open House where your opinion matters
You're invited to attend an upcoming Open House event to participate in the development of the City's Zoning Ordinance Update.

The City is hosting the open house from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 24, at the Cleburne Conference Center. Attendees will be able to participate in a public input exercise where your feedback will help the development of the update to the Zoning Ordinance. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the city's current zoning ordinance and ask questions with city staff and zoning consultants on hand.

The Zoning Ordinance helps shape the future development across the city. The last time the City's Zoning Ordinance and map were updated was 1996 and much has changed since then. Cleburne has experienced significant growth and has evolved into the city it is today. The revised Zoning Ordinance will reflect both current and projected market and neighborhood conditions, as well as incorporate best practices for development regulation.
Cemetery Cleanup begins Aug. 31
Staff will conduct its regular grave cleanup at the cemeteries on the week of Aug. 31.

The cleanup removes items left behind on graves to protect the health and safety of the cemeteries. Those with decorations can they wish to keep can take them before crews remove and dispose of leftover material.
Cemetery Cleanup Example
Kickball and Softball recreation league registration open to 9/9
Softball and Kickball recreational leagues are coming back this spring due to popular demand!

Registration for the Cleburne Parks and Recreation leagues is open until Sept. 9.
Cleburne Public Library receives grant to expand its collection
The Cleburne Public Library received the Texas Book Festival 2020 Collections Enhancement Grant.

The Library will use the grant money to expand its large print juvenile and young adult collections. 

The Texas Book Festival awards grants to support collection enhancement for Texas public libraries. This funding enables libraries to share the diversity and breadth of literature with their entire communities.

Texas Book Festival 2020 Collection Enhancement Grant
Census response ends Sept. 30
The 2020 will ends its data collection Sept. 30. People can fill out the Census online until that date.

Filling out the 2020 Census provides a snapshot of our community. Your data will also be used to determine government representation and how millions in federal money is allocated to programs like schools, transportation, and public safety.
Meet the Pet of the Week
Meet Christian! This friendly boy is a 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier. Christian is sweet, mellow, and friendly. He is also a well behaved dog and clean in his kennel. Christian is picky about his company and doesn't like all dogs, especially other large males, so a meet and greet is a must when going to a potential home with other dogs. Christian’s adoption fee is waived!
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