Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on Certain Amendments to Chapter 150, entitled “Unified Development Code,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of McKinney, Texas to: Article 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Zoning Regulations), Article 4 (Tree Preservation), and Article 9 (Terms and Definitions)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1.1: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: November 10, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kaitlin Sheffield, CNU-A, Chief Planner
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION:
• Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC).
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The purpose of these amendments is to make corrections and minor updates to the Unified Development Code (Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances) which have been identified since adoption of the UDC.
• Staff proposes editorial changes including correcting typos, updating references, making clarifications to various sections of Article 1 (General Provisions), Article 2 (Zoning Regulations), Appendix 2B (McKinney Town Center MTC), Article 4 (Tree Preservation), and Article 9 (Terms and Definitions).
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 110 Boards and Commissions” to update requirements for the Board of Adjustments.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 201 Administration” to update the applicability of legal non-conformities.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 203 Procedures” to update submittal requirements and the Design Exception process.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 205.B Table of Uses” to modify use allowances.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 205.C Use Definitions and Use-Specific Standards” to modify use definitions.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 205.E Vehicle Parking and Loading” to modify the parking requirements.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Appendix 2B (McKinney Town Center MTC)” to modify the organization of the MTC and rename Minor Modifications.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 404 Tree Removal Procedures” to update submittal requirements.
• Staff proposes modifications to “Section 406 Violations” to update violation fees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On November 15, 2022, City Council adopted an ordinance that updated the City’s development regulations as part of the New Code McKinney initiative. The initiative focused on improving and updating functionality, processes, and development standards of the code and consolidated all of the development regulations into a single document, known as the Unified Development Code (UDC).
• As part of the ongoing implementation and administration of the UDC, Staff has been monitoring the code to ensure that necessary amendments, improvements, and updates are noted and considered on an annual basis.
• On July 29th, 2026, City Staff presented an initial set of proposed changes to the McKinney Development Committee to discuss and receive feedback on the proposed changes. Comments were taken into consideration and led to modifications in the proposed regulations.
• On October 20th, 2026, the updated proposed regulation changes were presented to the City Council during the work session for additional comments and questions. The Council at that time did not have any questions or comments related to the proposed amendments.
• OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST: Staff has received no letters of support to this request and no letters of opposition. This does not include emails or letters that may have been sent directly to members of the Council. As part of the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing(s), Staff has not received any citizen comments through the online citizen portal.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A