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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on an Amendment to Chapter 150, entitled “Unified Development Code,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of McKinney, Texas, to: (a) Article 2 (Zoning Regulations) and particularly to Sections 203 (Procedures), 204 (Zoning Districts), 205 (Use Regulations), 206 (Development Standards), Appendix 2B (McKinney Town Center MTC), Appendix 2C (Regional Employment Center (REC)); and (b) Article 9 (Terms and Definitions) particularly to Section 902 (Definitions); to Chapter 150 (Unified Development Code)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services – Planning Department
CONTACT: Hayley Angel, AICP, Planning Manager
Kaitlin Sheffield, CNU-A, Chief Planner
Cameron Christie, CNU-A, Planner II
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the September 16, 2025 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.
ITEM SUMMARY: The purpose of these amendments is to update the Unified Development Code (Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances) in response to new state law requirements. The proposed amendments focus primarily on multi-family uses, mixed-use residential uses, single-family uses, and zoning notice and protest requirements.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
- Senate Bill 840: Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential in Non-Residential Zoning Districts. Staff proposes modifications to “Section 204. Zoning Districts”, “Section 205. Use Regulations”, and “Section 206. Development Standards” to respond to new state law regulations, most notably:
- Changing the name of the “MF30 – Multi-Family Residential” zoning district to “MF36 – Multi-Family Residential”, increasing the density in this district to 36 dwelling units an acre, and reducing the front yard setback to 25 feet;
- Removing the “FR – Flex Residential” zoning district, as it becomes redundant after modifying to meet state law requirements;
- Modifying the definitions, certain criteria, and permitted zoning districts for “Multi-family, traditional” and “Multi-family, cottage” uses;
- Adding a “mixed-use residential” use with definition, criteria, and permitted zoning districts;
- Changing the parking requirement for uses impacted by this bill to one parking space per dwelling unit and increasing the amount of required covered parking in non-residential districts; and
- Modified “Section 206G. Multi-Family Residential Site Design” to add or modify development standards for multi-family uses in multi-family zoning districts and add development standards for multi-family and mixed-use residential uses in non-residential zoning districts.
- Senate Bill 15: Single-Family Uses and “Small Lots”. Staff proposes modifications to “Section 204. Zoning Districts”, “Section 205. Use Regulations”, and “Section 206. Development Standards” to respond to new state law changes, most notably:
- Adding an “R3 – Residential” zoning district with the minimum dimensional standards required for small-lot single-family development, including a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet;
- Add a “small-lot single-family, attached” and “small-lot single-family, detached” uses with definitions, criteria, and permitted zoning districts;
- Adding a minimum parking requirement of one space per dwelling unit for small-lot single-family uses;
- Adding a reference to “Article 3. Subdivision Regulations”, which requires that the plat of a small-lot subdivision indicate that it is developing under those standards.
- House Bill 24: Zoning Notice and Protest Procedures. Staff proposes modifications to “Section 203. Procedures” to make the following changes:
- Increase the number of days required for a notification sign to be posted prior to a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting from seven to ten days;
- Require an internet notice for certain zoning changes; and
- Modifying the zoning protest petition requirements for certain zoning cases.
- House Bill 2464: Home-based Businesses. Staff proposes modifications to “Section 205. Use Regulations” to state that “no-impact home-based businesses” as defined by the new state law are considered a “Home Occupation” use and minor changes to align with this definition.
- Senate Bill 1567: Dwelling Unit Occupancy. Staff proposes changes to “Section 205. Use Regulations” and “Section 9. Definitions” to change references to a “family” to “household.”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The 89th Legislature adopted five bills relating to land use and development that pre-empt regulations in the Unified Development Code. Staff has monitored these bills and is proposing the necessary amendments for compliance.
- The One McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan outlines Guiding Principles for the implementation of the plan, including ensuring development is meeting “… McKinney’s expectations for excellence in design.” In addition to regulatory compliance, these amendments also propose changes that aim for high-quality development.
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.