On July 22, 2019, the North Richland Hills City Council approved the Vision2030 Land Use and Transportation Plans, the two primary components of the Strategic Plan for the City of North Richland Hills. The Vision2030 Plan also establishes a vision statement for the community. The vision helps guide and inform the decision-making process to define and manage the city's future, providing the opportunity to make sound, informed choices towards accomplishing the community's goals.
North Richland Hills is the City of Choice.
A desirable and vibrant community of quality neighborhoods, thriving economy, extraordinary schools, exceptional parks, and innovative leaders.
Land Use Plan
Understanding that North Richland Hills is more than 90% developed, the vacant land that remains has significant importance. An appropriate mix of land uses is a major component to a successful community. The approved Vision2030 Land Use Plan Map and descriptions of the various land use designations are available at the links below.
The City’s roadway network is nearly at a build-out condition. The Transportation Plan, incorporated as part of the larger Strategic Plan, provides a roadmap for moving North Richland Hills’ transportation system into the next generation as the community continues to grow and mature. Click on the links below to view the Transportation Plan.
In February 2017, North Richland Hills City Council approved the creation of the Strategic Plan Committee, charged to update the City's comprehensive plan. The plan is an extension of the City Council's 2017 Goals & Objectives and will include recommendations for economic growth, revitalization and beautification of the City over the next 10 years.
The Committee held 19 public meetings to develop policy recommendations that best reflect the community’s vision. The Committee’s recommendations were forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for review and consideration in May 2019.
The Strategic Plan Committee included three City Council Members, two Planning & Zoning Commission Members, ten members at large and one alternate.
Committee Members
Tim Welch
City Council Member, Chair
Rita Wright Oujesky
City Council Member, Vice Chair
Brent Barrow
City Council Member
Jerry Tyner
Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Justin Welborn
Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Dr. Tim Barth
Committee Member
Skip Baskerville
Committee Member
Danny Beltran
Committee Member
Suzy Compton
Committee Member
Brian Crowson
Committee Member
Blake Hedgecock
Committee Member
Lee Knight
Alternate Committee Member
Karen Russell
Committee Member
Amy Steele
Committee Member
Tracye Tipps
Committee Member
Mark Wood
Committee Member
Project Timeline
January - August 2017
Appoint Strategic Plan Committee (SPC)
Transportation Plan Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
SPC Foundational Meetings
Focus Group Meetings
September - March 2018
SPC Vision, Goals & Objectives Meetings
SPC Land Use Plan Recommendations
Transportation Plan Kickoff
April - July 2018
Land Use Plan Public Comment & Meetings
Transportation Plan Public Input
Joint Meetings: Parks & Recreation Board, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission, Economic Development Advisory Committee
September - July 2019
Complete Final Draft of Strategic Plan
Final Public Review & Comment
Public Open Houses and Meetings
Final City Council Public Hearing
If interested, please visit the Planning Reference Center for more information on past comprehensive plans, as well as other strategic areas in NRH.
