A Comprehensive Plan is a City’s official roadmap for growth and investment for years to come.
It covers factors that shape the Burkburnett community like housing, downtown, streets and utilities infrastructure, economy, parks, and more.
This plan is built from community input and adopted by the City to guide future decisions, zoning, and funding priorities.
The Process
Step One
Listening to the Community
It starts with you.
Before anything is drafted, we want to hear what you value about Burkburnett and what you want to see change. You’ll be able to share your ideas through the community survey, at pop-up booths at local events, in stakeholder conversations, and at our first public meeting. A volunteer Advisory Committee of local residents and leaders has been established to guide the process from start to finish.
Step Two
Understanding where we are today
A clear picture of Burkburnett’s current conditions.
We need to study the facts behind the City’s challenges and opportunities, which includes who lives here, housing, land use, streets, water and drainage, and natural hazards. Additionally, we review how the City raises revenues and spends those dollars so that recommendations are realistic and affordable.
Step Three
Setting a shared vision
Agreeing on where the community wants to go.
We combine your input with what the data shows to develop a vision statement and goals for the future of Burkburnett. This vision reflects what makes this community home and how it can grow without changing its character.
Step Four
Exploring options for growth
Agreeing on where the community wants to grow.
Two or three maps are developed showing how and where Burkburnett could grow, with details covering housing, businesses, parks, and other land uses. These options are presented at a public meeting, a survey, and at pop-up events so you can tell us which direction fits Burkburnett best.
Step Five
Drafting the plan
Turning ideas into a roadmap.
The plan’s chapters on housing, downtown, streets and utilities, parks, transportation, and even hazard preparedness are written. Each recommendation shows who is responsible, how it could be funded, and when it should happen to help the City implement the plan.
Step Six
Review and adoption
Public hearings and presentations before adoption.
After the plan is fully drafted, presentations will be made through public hearings before being considered for adoption by the City.
Step Seven
Updating the zoning rules
Implementing and enforcing the approved plan.
We update the City’s zoning ordinance so that development rules and regulations are consistent with and support the plan. City staff and the community review the updates before adoption.
Project updates
Stay up-to-date on project progress.
Some commonly asked questions…
What is a comprehensive plan?
Comprehensive Plans provide strategic guidance and direction for the future growth and development of a community and establish a 10- to 20-year vision for the City. A comprehensive plan is a foundational document that:
- Establishes and guides City policies and decisions
- Combines City plans into one document
- Provides the basis for zoning and land use decisions
- Provides the basis for Capital Improvement Plans
While the plan will be comprehensive, it is not meant to be an unchanging document. The plan should be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changing community conditions and trens.
What is a future land use map?
A Future Land Use Map is part of the Comprehensive Plan and serves as a blueprint for the City’s future. It indicates where certain developments will go, such as homes, businesses, parks, and protected natural spaces. It helps us visualize what the city will look like in the future.
The Future Land Use Map does not tell you what you can build on your property; zoning regulations do that. Instead, the map will serve as a general guide.
What is zoning? What is the zoning ordinance?
Zoning is how Burkburnett regulates land based on building height, parking requirements, landscape standards, etc. The zoning ordinance is an official document that lists all the zoning regulations for the city. It helps ensure that Burkburnett will grow in a way that is planned and organized.
Zoning ensures that Burkburnett adheres to the plan laid out in the Future Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan.
As part of this project, Burkburnett’s zoning ordinance will be updated to facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
What is the timeline for this project?
This project started in September 2026 after the City was awarded grant funding from the Texas General Land Office through the Resilient Communities Program. It is expected to take approximately sixteen (16) months to complete.
I live here and want to make sure my voice is heard. How do I get involved?
Public participation is a great opportunity for the community. By participating, you will help shape the future of Burkburnett because your input and feedback are crucial in making sure the Comprehensive Plan reflects the community’s needs, goals, and character.
We will be offering several workshops, public meetings, pop-up events, and other outreach opportunities to collect your feedback. Check back on this website or follow Burkburnett’s social media pages to be sure you are notified of opportunities. In the meantime, send us a message to get involved.
Who is developing this plan?
Antero Group, an urban planning and engineering firm located in Denton, was selected by the City of Burkburnett to develop this plan.
How is this project funded?
The City of Burkburnett was awarded grant funding from the Texas General Land Office through its Resilient Communities Program (RCP) to pay for this project.
Boomtown Refined 2047 Planning Team
Advisory Committee
Board of Commissioners
Planning & Zoning Commission
Consultant
Antero Group is an interdisciplinary planning and engineering firm located in Denton, with additional offices in Denver and Chicago. Antero is responsible for project and grant administration, community engagement, and plan design and development.