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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, Particularly to Article 3 (Subdivision Regulations) and particularly to Sections 305 (Platting) and 307 (Design Standards); to Chapter 150 (Unified Development Code), and Accompanying Ordinance
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 16, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
Hayley Angel, AICP, Planning Manager
Kaitlin Sheffield, CNU-A, Chief Planner
Cameron Christie, CNU-A, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.
ITEM SUMMARY: The purpose of these amendments is to make updates to the Unified Development Code (Chapter 150 of the Code of Ordinances) in response to new state law requirements. The proposed amendments focus on single-family uses.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
* Staff proposes modifications to Section 305 (Platting) to require a note on the face of certain plats for small lot single-family uses.
* Staff proposes modifications to Section 307 (Design Standards) to require that lots subject to the new provisions adopted by Senate Bill 15 follow the minimum standards of the R3 Residential zoning district.
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 add...
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