Dallas BA’s Voice Being Heard in Municipal Development Code Process
As we set our eyes on the calendar for upcoming elections and a state legislative session in a matter of months, one thing that is always ongoing is the Association’s advocacy to local municipalities as they consider residential development and building ordinances.
For well over a year, Dallas BA has offered review and input to the City of Frisco regarding their revision of neighborhood design ordinances. The package includes amendments to the city’s zoning, subdivision and fence ordinances, as well as related engineering standards. On Aug. 7, the Frisco City Council moved to table the package until September to further consider Dallas BA raised concerns regarding home, lot and trail setback requirements. The Association will continue to offer input.
A healthy conversation with the City of Denton is resulting in the opportunity for Dallas BA to offer input as the city considers changes to its development code, including site and building design standards, as well as related tree ordinances. The city’s process will pick up pace in the coming months.
It is important to weigh in early with these types of ordinances as city staff and council members need time to fully consider the concerns raised by the homebuilding community. Dallas BA will provide updates on these ordinances as they become available.