Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by the City of McKinney to Amend Article VI, Conveyance of Land for Recreational Areas and Facilities, of the Code of Ordinances
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.1: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, school/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
? Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The following amendments are proposed for the Conveyance of Land for Recreational Areas and Facilities Ordinance (referred to as the Parkland Dedication Ordinance):
All applicable residential developments within the Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone shall receive a cap on the average fair market value per acre of land established by the most recent appraisal as adopted by the Collin Central Appraisal District.
The proposed cap shall not exceed $300,000 per acre.
This will be applicable to any development that currently has a site plan or plat submitted to the Planning Department as to the effective date of this ordinance.
Park development fees shall still apply
Affordable and senior housing exemptions shall still apply.
Existing MTC parkland exemptions shall remain in place.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This ordinance was adopted in February of 2022.
December 16, 2025 – Council reviewed the ordinance and requested Staff for options to address the high parkland cash in lieu of fees for Downtown infill.
April 21, 2026 – Staff presented Dr. John Crompton’s suggested options; Council requested Staff to refine them.
July 12, 2026 – Staff presented new recommendations for addressin...
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