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File #: DCA25-0001a    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Case
File created: 12/11/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding proposed revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Townhome standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Accessory Dwelling Units, Subsection 5.4.3, General Standards for Accessory Uses and Structures, regarding the location of accessory dwelling units on residential lots and general applicability of architectural compatibility; Subsection 5.4.4, Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses, regarding general standards, maximum size, location, and design of accessory dwelling units; Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, removing requirements for additional parking for accessory dwelling units; Subsection 1.5.2, Regulations Applicable to All Nonconformities, regarding applicability for residential uses; Subsections 3.2.5B, R4 District Dimensional Standards, ...
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet, 2. Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis, 3. Exhibit 3 - Proposed Townhome Redlined Amendments to the Denton Development Code, 4. Exhibit 4 - Proposed ADU Redlined Amendments to the Denton Development Code with Modifications, 5. Exhibit 5 - Proposed ADU Redlined Amendments to the Denton Development Code without Modifications, 6. Exhibit 6 - Survey Results, 7. Exhibit 7 - Draft Ordinace with Planning and Zoning Commission Modifications, 8. Exhibit 8 - Draft Ordinance without Planning and Zoning Commission Modifications, 9. Exhibit 9 - Presentation
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AGENDA CAPTION
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Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding proposed revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Townhome standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Accessory Dwelling Units, Subsection 5.4.3, General Standards for Accessory Uses and Structures, regarding the location of accessory dwelling units on residential lots and general applicability of architectural compatibility; Subsection 5.4.4, Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses, regarding general standards, maximum size, location, and design of accessory dwelling units; Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, removing requirements for additional parking for accessory dwelling units; Subsection 1.5.2, Regulations Applicable to All Nonconformities, regarding applicability for residential uses; Subsections 3.2.5B, R4 District Dimensional Standards, 3.2.6B, R6 District Dimensional Standards, 3.2.7B, R7 District Dimensional Standards, 3.3.1B, MN District Dimensional Standards, 3.3.2B, MD District Dimensional Standards, and 3.3.3B, MR District Dimensional Standards, related to minimum lot dimension notes for townhome developments; Subsection 3.7.2A.2, Minimum Lot Dimensions, related to lot dimension applicability and maximum number of units; Subsection 3.7.6D, Building Coverage, related to maximum building coverage for townhome developments; and Subsection 7.10.3, Single-Family Detached, Duplex, Townhome, Triplex, and Fourplex Dwelling Site and Building Design, regarding the open space requirements for duplex, townhome, triplex, and fourplex dwellings; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request with a change to the Table of Allowed Uses...

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