Granbury residents will soon see seasonal merchandise such as deer feeders, bicycles and grills displayed outside the local Academy Sports + Outdoors, after the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave the retailer a permanent special‑use permit. The approval, reported by South Texas News, is intended to draw additional shoppers to the store while remaining within existing city codes.
The commission’s decision came after a brief four‑minute meeting, during which all members voted unanimously in favor of the request. No objections were recorded; city staff noted that ten public notices were mailed to nearby property owners and a legal notice appeared in the Hood County News, satisfying state requirements, yet no responses—positive or negative—were received.
David Timm, manager of the Granbury Academy store, explained the planned displays, saying, “We are looking to have a display with deer feeders, bikes or grills, depending on the season. It’s just to draw traffic into the store, but nothing crazy.” He added that similar outdoor displays have already been approved for other retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s and H‑E‑B, indicating a precedent for such marketing efforts in the community.
Cody Nolen, Granbury’s development director, confirmed that the request complies with city regulations. He clarified that the permit is permanent, stating, “There’s no time limit. This is a permanent SUP (special use permit).” When Commission member Richard Hoefs asked whether the approval would require renewal after one year, Nolen reiterated that the permit does not need to be renewed, eliminating future administrative steps.
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, with special meetings called as needed. With the permanent permit now in place, Academy Sports + Outdoors can proceed with installing its seasonal outdoor displays at its Granbury location. Residents can expect the first displays to appear in the coming weeks, aligning with the retailer’s seasonal inventory cycles.
Sources: southtexasnews.com
