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City Council meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month!

citysecretary@lancaster-tx.com

The City of Lancaster partners with

Front Row (L-R): Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell Cheatham (District 5), Councilmember Carol Strain-Burk (District 1), Mayor Clyde C Hairston Back Row (L-R): Councilmember Stanley Jaglowski (District 2), Mayor Pro Tem Betty Gooden-Davis (District 6), Councilmember Marco Mejia (District 3), Councilmember Derrick Robinson (District 4)

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If you desire to have additional cart(s) at your residence, visit Utility Billing at Lancaster City Hall: 211 N. Henry St, Lancaster, TX 75146 or call 972.218.1328.

Lancaster City Hall or call 972-218-1300 to receive a Special Assistance form. We've been taught to recycle. Learn how to do it correctly. Download the RecycleCoach app from the Apple Store or Android Google Play. You will also need to provide medical documentation detailing the need.

assistance is available for those who are physically unable to place trash cart(s) out for collection.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Are you age 62 or older?

Senior Citizens over the age of 62 qualify for a discount on their sewer and water utility bills.

How much is the discount?

Discount is $7 00 off for both Sewer and Water bills!

How do I sign-up?

Complete the form located at the utility billing desk located in City Hall

What should I bring with me?

Bring your Driver’s License for proof of identity The water bill must be in the senior citizen's name

If you spot illegal dumping, report it promptly! Visit www.lancaster-tx.com and click on the "Report a Concern" button to make a report or Scan this QR code.

Drop off your waste free of charge at the CWD

The City of Lancaster is dedicated to making our community a great place for commerce and to live, work, learn, and play. Join us in our commitment and participate in the 2024/25 Banner Program.

We believe this program helps to reinforce our city pride, invigorate our downtown, and showcase our community's economic vitality.

To ensure the success of this program, we ask for participation and support from individuals, families, schools, civic organizations, churches, and businesses. Banners will be displayed in three central locations.(1) Beltline Rd from I-35 to Bluegrove (2) Pleasant Run Road, from I-35 to S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) (3) S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) from Wintergreen to Pleasant Run Road.

Should you wish to sponsor a banner, please contact Community Relations Division at City Hall by visiting 211 N. Henry St., Lancaster, Texas 75146, or contact Community Relations at (972) 218-1360 or communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com.

CITY OF LANCASTER

Toapplyforapermit,pleasevisit 211N.HenryStreet,Monday throughFridaybetweenthehours of8:00a.m.till5:00p.m.

When is a Permit Required?

Common Permit FAQs

The following is a list of projects for which a permit is required:

Construction/Additions of a building

Accessory building (including permanent and portable storage sheds, gazebos, carports, patio covers).

Foundation repairs

Remodeling of a building requiring the addition or replacement of walls or windows

Building or replacing a deck or concrete drives, patios or walkways

Plumbing work (except for repair or replacement of lines less than one foot in length)

Water heaters (replacing or adding) and Water Softeners

Irrigation systems (lawn sprinklers)

Installing or replacing a furnace

Installing or replacing an air conditioning system

Building a swimming pool and repairing it.

Building a spa (self-contained portable plug-in type spas require an electrical permit)

Demolition of a building

Security Bars

Replacing brick on the outside of a building

Any modification to the exterior of a building in the Historic District requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Please see a City Planner for more information.

Garage Sales - Hold a sale once every six (6) months.

Replacing water or sewer lines (repair work such as exchange of washers and faucets is exempt. Also, repair or replacement of lines less than one foot in length do not require a permit)

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

In November 2023, the Lancaster City Council approved a multimillion-dollar budget to address the city’s road infrastructure needs The Streets Reconstruction & Maintenance project includes the complete removal of existing pavement and base materials, followed by reconstruction with new pavement and subgrade materials that meet current city construction standards The reconstructed roads will maintain their original alignment A total of 25 streets have been prioritized for reconstruction

COMPLETED

Sunny Meadow Drive

Location: Wintergreen Road to Donlee Road

Status: Completed

Springcrest Drive

Location: Entire loop of Pleasant Run Road

Status: Completed

Bayport Drive

Location: Sunnymeadow to Verona Street

Status: Completed

Donlee Road

Location: Dallas Avenue to Sunnymeado Status: Completed

Main Street

Location: South Houston School Road t Dallas Avenue

Status: Completed

Park Circle Drive

Location: Pleasant Run Road to Green D

Status: Completed

Parkerville Road

Location: I-35 Service Road to Houston School Road

Status: Completed

Rolling Hills Place

Location: Gateway Drive to Coral Drive

Status: Completed

Portwood Drive

Location: Cedardale Road to dead end Status: Completed

Westridge Avenue

Location: Griffin Street to Pleasant Run Road Status: Completed

Cedardale Road

Location: Broadwalk Street to N Dallas Ave

Status: Completed

IN PROGRESS

Doyle Lane

Location: Cedardale Road to Taylor Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

Edwards Street

Location: Cedardale Road to Taylor Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

Gerry Way

Location: Wintergreen Road to Balkin Drive

Status: Upcoming 2025

Interurban Road

Location: Cedardale road to Taylor Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

North Henry Street

Location: East 4th Street to Oak Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

Reindeer Road

Location: Houston School Road to Nokomis Drive

Status: Upcoming 2025

North Lancaster Hutchins Road

Location: Sunnymeadow to Verona Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

Rolling Meadows Drive

Location: Pleasant Run Road to Harvest Hill

Status: Upcoming 2025

Sequoia Drive

Location: Westridge Drive to Kiowa Street

Status: Upcoming 2025

Meadow

Creek Drive

Location: Rolling Meadow Drive to Alhambra Drive

Status: Upcoming 2025

Taylor Street

Location: Edwards Street to Daniel Lane

Status: Upcoming 2025

Cheshire Road

Location: Belt Line North to end of road

Status: Upcoming 2024

North Houston School Road

Location: I-20 Service Road to Danieldale Road

Status: Upcoming 2025

Adopt-A-Spot Program

Adopters will agree to a minimum of a 1-year agreement, renewable upon approval Litter pick-up will be at a minimum of 1 time per month during the 1-year adoption period. One of the pick-ups must occur on the City of Lancaster's Annual Trash-Off

The City of Lancaster will be responsible for supplying trash bags, pick up and disposal of trash bags after each group completes clean up in their adopted area

www.lancaster-tx.com/386/Adopt-A-Spot www.lancaster-tx.com/386/Adopt-A-Spot

The Adopt-a-Spot program is a joint effort between your City government and the residents to keep our rights-of-way and neighborhoods clean and beautiful.

CHECK OUT THE PARKS IN OUR SHINING CITY!

Whether you're looking for a solitary place in nature to take a walk or hike, or are planning a family reunion, Lancaster Parks have it all!

Highlights of Lancaster Parks include Bear Creek Nature Park, Country View Golf Course, Pleasant Run Hike & Bike Trail and 14 neighborhood parks with many different amenities.

Resident Sidewalk Replacement Program

550/50 0/50 Program Steps:

Cost Sharing for Residential Sidewalk Replacement

Citizen contacts City and asks to participate in the Cost Share program.

If funds for the current fiscal year are not available, the citizen's name is added to a group list for the following year. When funding for the following fiscal year becomes available, city staff will contact citizens through individual authorization letters, requesting a response indicating interest in continuing with the program.

For each positive response, city staff visits the property and assesses the sidewalk repair needs.

City staff sends the citizen an individual quote for the cost share, a sketch of the replacement limits and a 30-day deadline for submitting payments.

City staff then prepares a contract with the residential property owner.

The work is completed by the city and comes with a one-year warranty.

JOIN THE FUN AT THE SENIOR JOIN THE FUN AT THE SENIOR LIFE CENTER! LIFE CENTER!

Looking for a place where fun, friendship, and entertainment come together? The Senior Life Center (SLC) is the perfect spot for seniors in our community to stay active, engaged, and connected!

For just $3.00 per year, Lancaster residents can enjoy exciting events, programs, and entertainment. Plus, Dallas County residents 60+ get a free lunch Monday through Friday from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Ready to join? Contact the Senior Life Center at (972) 2183780 to sign up today. There’s always something happening, and the only thing missing is YOU! ��

SENIOR LIFECENTER PROGRAMS

Arts and Craft

Chicken Foot

Domino

Rave Card Game

Line Dancing

Billiards /Pool

Croquette

Spades

Bingo

Senior Walking Club