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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance that updates the definition of 'Home Occupation,' adds a new category called 'Home-Based Business (No-Impact),' and adds that use to the list of permitted uses in nine residential zoning districts. New supplemental regulations for home occupations and no-impact home-based businesses would also be added to the zoning code.
These changes would formally allow certain low-impact businesses to operate out of Richardson homes in a wider range of residential neighborhoods, with new standards to protect neighborhood character.
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Public hearing and ordinance on zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules (ZF 26-09)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a city-initiated ordinance amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to update the definition of 'Family' and revise the rules governing property-owner protests of zoning changes. These changes affect Articles I, XXII-A, and XXIX of the code.
Changing the definition of 'family' and adjusting protest procedures could affect who may live together in residential zones and how neighbors can formally oppose future rezoning requests.
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Special permits for auto body shop and vehicle storage lot on N. Interurban St. (ZF 26-08)
An applicant is seeking special development plans and special permits to operate a motor vehicle body shop on 0.4 acres at 409 and 411 N. Interurban Street and a motor vehicle storage lot on 0.2 acres at 407 N. Interurban Street, within the Main Street/Central Expressway Planned Development (Interurban Sub-District). The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance.
Approving auto repair and storage uses in this PD corridor could affect the character and future development of the Interurban Street area.
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Special permit for indoor golf simulator at 1920 N. Coit Rd., Suite 220 (ZF 26-06)
A business wants to operate a commercial indoor golf simulator in an approximately 3,000-square-foot space at 1920 N. Coit Road, Suite 220, which is currently zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance granting the special permit.
Approval would allow a new entertainment use in an existing retail center on Coit Road near Campbell Road.
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Adopt ordinance incorporating voter-approved Home Rule Charter amendments
Following the May 2, 2026 election in which Richardson voters approved amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter, the council will formally adopt an ordinance incorporating those changes into the charter.
This makes the voter-approved charter changes official and legally effective, altering the rules that govern how Richardson's city government operates.
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Consider adoption of ordinances
Council will consider adopting one or more ordinances as presented.
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90-day pause on new short-term rental registrations in residential areas
An ordinance would temporarily ban new short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO) registrations in residential, apartment, duplex, and patio home districts for 90 days while the city reviews its policies.
Homeowners and investors wanting to start a new short-term rental in a residential neighborhood would not be able to register during this 90-day period.
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Update city sign rules for flags under Chapter 18
This ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the city code by retitling and rewriting the section that governs flags as a sign type, updating the rules for how flags may be displayed.
Changes to the flag-display rules could affect what flags businesses and residents are permitted to fly and how they may be displayed on private property.
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Adopt Supplement No. 34 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
This ordinance formally incorporates the latest batch of code updates into Richardson's official Code of Ordinances as Supplement No. 34.
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Ordinance updating Richardson's short-term rental regulations
The council will consider adopting an ordinance making several updates to the city's short-term rental rules in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, including new definitions, revised registration requirements, hotel occupancy tax obligations, a new appeals process, and added enforcement and penalty provisions.
The changes would strengthen oversight of Airbnb- and VRBO-style rentals in Richardson, including new rules on who is responsible for operating a rental, how registrations can be revoked, and how violations are enforced.
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Standards of care for youth programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for youth enrolled in city-run recreational programs.
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Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for young children enrolled in city-run early childhood programs.
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Abandon a portion of East Kaufman Street between Greenville Avenue and Texas Street
The city would formally vacate (abandon) the segment of East Kaufman Street that runs through Blocks 3 and 24 of the Original Town Addition, between Greenville Avenue and Texas Street, while preserving any existing easement rights. A certified copy of the ordinance will be recorded in Dallas County public records as a quitclaim deed.
Abandoning a public street segment transfers that right-of-way out of public use, which can affect access and redevelopment in that block of downtown Richardson.
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Update city's administrative code in Chapter 2 of the code of ordinances
The council will consider an ordinance amending and updating Chapter 2, Article III (Administrative Code) of Richardson's code of ordinances.
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
Any change to the drainage fee schedule would directly affect the amount residents and businesses pay on their utility bills.
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Ordinance updating utility deposit refund rules
This ordinance amends Chapter 23 of the city code to update the rules for refunding deposits that customers pay for water and sewer service.
The change could affect when and how utility customers get their deposits returned.
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Sign variance for two pole signs at 1600–1700 E Belt Line Rd (Case #25-03)
Victory Shops is asking for a variance to city sign rules to allow two multi-tenant pole signs on a property that is less than 10 acres, located at 1600 E Belt Line Rd and 1700 E Belt Line Rd. City code normally prohibits this configuration on smaller properties.
If granted, this variance would allow larger, more prominent signage than the code typically permits at this commercial site.
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Adopt Supplement No. 33 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
This routine ordinance formally incorporates the latest batch of code changes into Richardson's official Code of Ordinances as Supplement No. 33.
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Abandon a portion of McKinney Street and public alleys in Blocks 3 and 24
The council will consider an ordinance to formally abandon (vacate) part of McKinney Street and certain public alleys within Blocks 3 and 24 of the Original Town Addition, while preserving any existing easement rights. A certified copy will be recorded in Dallas County public records as a quitclaim deed.
Abandoning public right-of-way transfers city land to adjacent property owners and is typically irreversible, so residents near the affected blocks should be aware.
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Consider adoption of ordinances (details not specified in agenda)
The council will consider adopting one or more ordinances whose specific content is not described in this agenda item.
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Adopt ordinance abandoning a right-of-way at Greenville Avenue and Plano Road
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4539, which formally abandons a portion of city right-of-way at the southwest corner of Greenville Avenue and Plano Road. Existing easement rights of others are preserved, and the city will be indemnified against damages arising from the abandonment.
Abandoning this right-of-way transfers the city's interest in that strip of land, which could affect future access or development at that corner.
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Raise homestead exemption for seniors and disabled residents to $160,000
Council will consider an ordinance increasing the residence homestead exemption for residents aged 65 or older and for disabled individuals from $145,000 to $160,000.
A higher exemption reduces the taxable value of eligible homeowners' properties, which lowers their city property tax bill.
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Adopt Supplement No. 32 to the Code of Ordinances
The council will formally adopt the latest supplement to Richardson's Code of Ordinances, incorporating recently passed ordinances into the official city code.
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Adopt ordinance granting a drive-through restaurant permit at 508 Centennial Blvd.
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4526, which grants a special permit for a restaurant with drive-through service at 508 Centennial Boulevard, a property zoned Office/Commercial.
This would allow a drive-through restaurant to operate at that Centennial Boulevard location, which may affect nearby traffic and neighbors.
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Correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance No. 4498
Ordinance No. 4522 would fix a clerical (scrivener's) error in previously adopted Ordinance No. 4498.
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Amend Eastside Planned Development to add signage rules at Central Expressway and Campbell Road
Ordinance No. 4521 would amend the existing Eastside Planned Development (PD Ordinance No. 3535) for approximately 14.787 acres at the southeast corner of Central Expressway and East Campbell Road by adding a new signage subsection to the district's special conditions.
The change establishes specific sign standards for a large planned development at a prominent intersection, affecting how businesses there can advertise.
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Grant a special permit for an indoor commercial entertainment use at 1002 N. Central Expressway
Ordinance No. 4520 would grant a special permit allowing an indoor commercial entertainment business to operate at 1002 N. Central Expressway, a property already zoned as part of the Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District Form Based Code (Station Area Sub-District).
This adds an entertainment use to a transit-oriented district near a DART station, which could affect traffic and activity levels in that area.
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Adopt the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan and update the Future Land Use Map
The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Ordinance No. 4523, which would officially adopt the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan and amend the city's Future Land Use Plan to reflect it.
The comprehensive plan guides land-use decisions, development priorities, and city investments for years to come, shaping what gets built where across Richardson.
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Ordinance 4519: special permit for used car sales near Arapaho and Greenville
The council would adopt Ordinance No. 4519 to grant a Special Development Plan modifying the Collins/Arapaho Form Based Code and allow a special permit interim use for used motor vehicle sales on 4.53 acres at the northeast corner of East Arapaho Road and North Greenville Avenue, currently zoned Planned Development Collins/Arapaho (Station Area Sub-District).
This would permit a used car dealership as a temporary use at a prominent transit-area corner, affecting the character of development near the Arapaho light rail station area.
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Ordinance 4518: updates to city's floodplain management rules
This ordinance updates Chapter 9 of the city's code covering floodplain management, including revised definitions, an updated reference to state law, a revised basis for identifying special flood hazard areas, and amended construction standards for homes and businesses in flood-prone areas.
Keeping floodplain rules current with state law helps protect residents' property and ensures the city remains eligible for federal flood insurance programs.
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Ordinance 4517: special permit for amusement arcade at 1310 E. Belt Line Road
This ordinance grants a special permit to operate an amusement arcade in the C-M Commercial district at 1310 E. Belt Line Road.
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Ordinance 4516: special permit for hypnosis training center at 275 W. Campbell Road
This ordinance grants a special permit to operate a hypnosis training center in the LR-M(2) Local Retail District at 275 W. Campbell Road.
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Ordinance 4515: special permits for auto-related businesses on Bishop Avenue and N. Interurban Street
This ordinance grants special permits for three auto-related uses on approximately 2.5 acres south of Davis Street and east of Bishop Avenue: a motor vehicle storage lot at 418 Bishop Avenue, a body shop at 417 N. Interurban Street, and a minor auto repair shop at 400 Bishop Avenue.
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Amend Richardson's Code of Ethics to update complaint process, fines, and state law references (Ordinance No. 4514)
Ordinance No. 4514 updates the City's Code of Ethics in Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances. Changes include correcting a state law reference, adjusting the timeframe for council to consider ethics complaints, updating penalty fines for certain violations, and clarifying the rights of officers named in a complaint.
These changes affect the process and penalties that apply when an ethics complaint is filed against a city official.
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Adopt ordinance granting special permit for a childcare center at 1006 Hampshire Lane
The council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4508 to grant a special permit allowing a childcare center to operate at 1006 Hampshire Lane, which is zoned C-M Commercial.
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Sign variance request for a 39'7" pole sign at Clay Cooley Volkswagen, 300 N. Central Expy
Clay Cooley Volkswagen is asking the Sign Control Board for a variance from Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-96(23)(b)(3)(i) of the City's Code of Ordinances to allow a pole sign 39 feet 7 inches tall at 300 N. Central Expy.
Granting the variance would allow a taller pole sign than the code currently permits at this location.
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Special permit for an event center near N. Plano Rd and E. Campbell Rd (Ordinance 4504)
Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4504 granting a special permit for an event center on a property zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail, located northeast of the intersection of N. Plano Road and E. Campbell Road.
Allowing an event center at this location could bring increased traffic and activity to the N. Plano/Campbell Road area.
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Amend CityLine East planned development to adjust residential unit count (Ordinance 4503)
Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4503 to amend PD Planned Development Ordinance No. 4049 for the 62.5-acre CityLine East district on the east side of Plano Road between President George Bush Turnpike and CityLine Drive, changing the maximum number of residential units, minimum density, and the regulating plan.
Adjusting the number of allowed residential units and density in the CityLine East district could affect how much housing gets built in that mixed-use area.
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Rezone 13-acre tract near Waterview Pkwy and President George Bush Hwy (Ordinance 4502)
Council will adopt Ordinance No. 4502 to rezone a 13.03-acre tract located between Waterview Parkway and President George Bush Highway, east of Frankford Road, from one planned development to a new planned development with updated use regulations, a concept plan, and building elevations.
This establishes what can be built on 13 acres near a major highway corridor, shaping land use and the built environment in that area.
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Adopt Ordinance 4501 rezoning 2.22 acres at Waterwood Drive and N. Glenville Drive
The council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4501 to rezone a 2.22-acre tract at the southwest corner of Waterwood Drive and N. Glenville Drive from one Planned Development (based on the I-M(1) Industrial district) to a new Planned Development with its own use regulations, concept plan, and building elevations.
Changing this site from industrial to a new planned development could alter what gets built at this corner and how it fits with surrounding neighborhoods.
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Ordinance 4500: Approve major modifications to West Spring Valley Corridor PD at Floyd Rd. and James Dr.
This ordinance amends the West Spring Valley Corridor Planned Development district, updating previously approved major modifications and adopting a new concept plan, development standards, sign standards, and a concept plan for Building Pad 3 for 5.085 acres at the southeast corner of Floyd Road and James Drive.
The changes update what can be built on this commercial corridor site, affecting the area's look, uses, and signage.
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Ordinance 4499: Add bicycle parking requirements to the zoning ordinance
This ordinance amends the city's comprehensive zoning ordinance by renaming Article XXII-D to "Vehicle and Bicycle Parking," renumbering the existing variances section, and adding a new Section 2 establishing bicycle parking standards.
New bicycle parking requirements will apply city-wide to future development, affecting developers and anyone who bikes to businesses or facilities.
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Ordinance 4498: Rezone 6.5 acres on Buckingham Blvd. to townhome planned development
This ordinance would rezone a 6.5-acre tract on the north side of Buckingham Boulevard, west of Audelia Road, from Office/Commercial (O/C) to a Planned Development for the RA-1100-M Residential Attached (Townhome) district, with an approved concept plan.
The change would convert a commercially zoned site to townhome development, adding residential density in that area.
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Adopt ordinance continuing the mayor's disaster declaration from May 29, 2024
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4496, which continues the disaster declaration and related orders that the mayor issued on May 29, 2024.
Continuing the disaster declaration keeps emergency authorities in place, which can affect how the city responds to and recovers from the triggering event.
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Adopt updated tree preservation and conservation rules city-wide
Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4496, which rewrites Chapter 22.5 of city code in its entirety to update regulations for tree mitigation, protection, and preservation.
The new rules will affect what property owners and developers must do when trees are removed or disturbed anywhere in Richardson.
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Ordinance adopting the 2024 Water Conservation and Emergency Management Plans
Ordinance No. 4495 would amend Chapter 23 of the city code to adopt the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Resource and Emergency Management Plan, with a delayed effective date for the emergency management plan.
These updated plans govern how Richardson manages water use and responds to water emergencies, directly affecting residents during droughts or water supply disruptions.
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Ordinance renewing the Atmos Energy gas franchise agreement
Ordinance No. 4494 would grant Atmos Energy Corporation a franchise to construct, maintain, and operate natural gas pipelines and equipment in Richardson's public rights-of-way, requiring Atmos to pay the city a fee for that use, and would repeal all previous gas franchise ordinances.
This franchise agreement determines how Atmos Energy operates in Richardson and what fee it pays the city for using public rights-of-way, which can affect city revenues.
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Ordinance authorizing Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
Ordinance No. 4493 would authorize the issuance and sale of City of Richardson, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt that does not require voter approval and will be repaid through a combination of taxes and revenues.
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Ordinance authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
Ordinance No. 4492 would authorize the issuance and sale of the City of Richardson, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024.
Approving this ordinance allows the city to borrow money through voter-approved GO bonds to fund capital projects, which will be repaid over time by Richardson taxpayers.
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Ordinance approving a winery/distillery and modified development standards at 816 S. Sherman St.
Ordinance No. 4491 would grant a Special Development Plan to modify development standards under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (Railside Sub-District) and issue a special permit for a winery/distillery on 1.25 acres at 816 S. Sherman Street.
This would allow a winery or distillery to operate in the Railside sub-district under customized development rules, adding a new business use to that corridor.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
Ordinance No. 4488 would formally adopt standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. As with early childhood programs, state law requires cities to set these standards for youth programs.
Adopting these standards ensures city-run youth programs meet required safety and quality benchmarks for children and families.
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Update public swimming pool rules to match state standards (Ord. 4484)
Ordinance No. 4484 would update the city's public swimming pool and spa regulations to match the Texas Department of State Health Services rules found in Chapter 265, Subchapters K, M, and L of Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code.
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Add regulations for mobile food establishments permitted by Dallas County (Ord. 4483)
Ordinance No. 4483 would add a new section to city code establishing rules for mobile food service establishments that hold a Dallas County permit, such as food trucks.
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Raise homestead exemption for seniors and disabled residents to $145,000 (Ord. 4482)
Ordinance No. 4482 would increase the residence homestead exemption for residents aged 65 and older, and for disabled residents, from $130,000 to $145,000, reducing the taxable value of their homes.
Eligible senior and disabled homeowners would see a larger reduction in their city property tax bill.
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Alcohol variance for Burger Island at 525 W. Arapaho Road, Suite #8
Burger Island, located at 525 W. Arapaho Road, Suite #8, is requesting a variance to the city's Code of Ordinances to sell alcohol for on-site consumption even though the restaurant is within 300 feet of a church — closer than normally allowed.
If approved, this would allow on-premise alcohol sales at a restaurant that would otherwise be prohibited due to its proximity to a nearby church.
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Establish the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission
Ordinance No. 4477 would formally create a new city commission focused on community inclusion and engagement.
This creates a permanent advisory body to help ensure a broad range of residents can participate in city governance.
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4473 updating the city's Administrative Code
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4473, which amends and updates Chapter 2 (Administration), Article III (Administrative Code) of the city's Code of Ordinances.
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Repeal the juvenile curfew ordinance (Ordinance No. 4471)
Ordinance No. 4471 would repeal Section 13-122 of the city code, which established curfew hours for minors, removing that provision entirely from the Miscellaneous Offenses chapter.
Removing the curfew law changes the rules that apply to minors in public spaces during late-night hours.
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Zoning change and special permit at 1001 S. Sherman Street
This ordinance would grant a special development plan modifying development standards under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code and a special permit for roughly 2.5 acres at 1001 S. Sherman Street, currently zoned PD Planned Development Main Street/Central Expressway (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
Changes to development standards and a special permit at this site could affect the type, scale, and use of whatever is built or operated there.
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Ordinance adopting 2021 editions of multiple International construction codes
Ordinance No. 4464 would update the city's code to adopt 2021 editions of eight model codes covering building, residential construction, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical systems, plumbing, existing buildings, and swimming pools and spas, along with local amendments.
These codes set the baseline safety and efficiency standards for nearly all construction, renovation, and installation work in Richardson.
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Ordinance adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code
Ordinance No. 4463 would update the city's electrical code by adopting the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition (NFPA 70), covering electrical contractor requirements and installation standards.
Updated electrical standards affect the safety and cost of any electrical work done on homes and businesses in Richardson.
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Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code
Ordinance No. 4462 would update the city's code to adopt the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.
Updated fire codes set the safety standards for buildings where residents live, work, and gather.
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Adopt Supplement No. 31 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4458 would formally incorporate recent ordinance changes into Supplement No. 31 of the city's official Code of Ordinances.
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Public hearing on proposed updates to building and residential codes
Residents may comment on proposed regional and local amendments to the 2021 International Building Code and the 2021 International Residential Code. These codes set construction standards for commercial buildings and homes.
Updated building codes affect construction quality and costs for anyone building, remodeling, or buying a home or commercial property in Richardson.
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Special permit for a private university at 1301 W. President George Bush Highway
Ordinance No. 4455 would amend the zoning ordinance to grant a special permit allowing a private university to operate at 1301 W. President George Bush Highway, a property currently zoned TO-M Technical Office.
Approving a university use at this address changes what activities can take place on a site currently designated for technical office uses.
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Major zoning modifications for West Spring Valley Corridor PD on S. Coit Road
Ordinance No. 4454 would amend the city's zoning ordinance and map to grant major modifications to the West Spring Valley Corridor Planned Development District covering 36.75 acres on the east side of S. Coit Road, north of W. Spring Valley Road.
Changes to this large planned development district could affect what gets built or allowed on 36.75 acres near Coit Road and Spring Valley Road.
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Standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4453, which sets official standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards govern how the city supervises and cares for children in its youth recreation programs, affecting families who enroll their kids.
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Standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4452, which sets official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards establish the rules governing how the city cares for young children in its recreation programs, which affects families who use those services.
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Rezone 4.36 acres on Arapaho Road for residential planned development
Ordinance No. 4451 would rezone a 4.36-acre tract on the north side of Arapaho Road, east of West Shore Drive, from O-M Office to a Planned Development for the R-1100-M Residential District, including a concept plan and fencing exhibit.
Converting this land from office to residential zoning could add new housing near Arapaho Road.
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Rezone 1140 W. Campbell Road to allow a private school and childcare center
Ordinance No. 4450 would rezone approximately 1.2 acres at 1140 W. Campbell Road from O-M Office with Special Conditions to a Planned Development, adding amended development standards to permit a private school and childcare center use.
This would allow a private school and childcare center to operate at a site currently zoned for office use.
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Ordinance 4449: rezone parcels on Fall Creek Drive near Central Expressway and Collins Blvd.
This ordinance would rezone a 5.2-acre tract on the north side of Fall Creek Drive between Central Expressway and Collins Boulevard, and a 0.44-acre tract at the southeast corner of Fall Creek Drive and Collins Boulevard, both to Planned Development, with concept plans adopted for each.
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Ordinance 4448: rezone NW corner of N. Greenville Ave. and N. Glenville Dr. for two suite hotels
This ordinance would rezone a 5.43-acre tract at the northwest corner of N. Greenville Avenue and N. Glenville Drive to a Planned Development, approving a concept plan, building elevations, and special permits for two limited-service suite hotels.
Two new hotels would be built on a site currently zoned industrial, changing the character of that corner.
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Raise homestead exemption for seniors and disabled residents to $130,000
Ordinance No. 4447 would increase the city's residence homestead exemption for residents age 65 or older and for disabled individuals from $105,000 to $130,000, reducing the taxable value of their homes.
Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners would see a larger reduction in their taxable home value, which could lower their city property tax bill.
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Special permit for a golf driving range at 3570 Waterview Parkway
Ordinance No. 4446 would grant a special permit allowing a golf driving range, golf-related activities, and an outdoor storage area at 3570 Waterview Parkway, a property currently zoned LR-M(1) Local Retail.
This would allow a new golf-related facility and outdoor storage to operate at that specific Waterview Parkway location.
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New ordinance prohibiting purchase of used catalytic converters
Ordinance No. 4443 would add a new article to Chapter 12 of the city's code of ordinances banning the purchase of used catalytic converters within Richardson, with certain exceptions.
This measure is aimed at deterring catalytic converter theft, which affects residents across the city.
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Updated development standards for the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code site
Ordinance No. 4442 would amend and restate Ordinance No. 4406, modifying development standards for 3.7801 acres at the southeast corner of S. Sherman Street and W. Spring Valley Road, which is zoned as a Planned Development under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
Changes to what can be built on this corner could affect the character and density of development in the Main Street/Central Expressway corridor.
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Special permit for an outdoor smoking patio at a restaurant on Abrams Road
Ordinance No. 4441 would grant a special permit allowing a smoking establishment on an outdoor patio connected to a restaurant on approximately 1.04 acres at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and E. Buckingham Road, which is zoned Retail.
Nearby residents and diners would see an outdoor smoking area officially permitted at this location.
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Ordinance 4440: require electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to be elevated 1 foot above flood level
This ordinance amends Chapter 9 (Floodplain Management) of the city's Code of Ordinances to require that electrical, plumbing, and mechanical improvements to structures in flood hazard areas be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation.
The stricter elevation requirement helps protect homes and businesses from flood damage, and may affect the cost of remodeling or repairing properties in flood-prone areas.
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Ordinance 4439: update rules on electioneering near polling places
This ordinance amends Chapter 13 of the city's Code of Ordinances to update definitions of "electioneering" and "voting period," revise existing rules on electioneering activities near polling locations, add three new prohibited activities (subsections 9, 10, and 11), and create a new administration section.
The changes clarify and expand what conduct is prohibited near polling places, which affects candidates, campaign volunteers, and voters in Richardson.
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Ordinance No. 4438: new short-term rental registration and operating rules
This ordinance adds Article XIII to Chapter 6 of the city code, creating a registration and operating framework for short-term rentals (such as those listed on Airbnb or VRBO) in Richardson.
Residents who rent out their homes short-term, or who live near such properties, will be affected by new registration requirements and operating standards.
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Ordinance No. 4437: updates to property maintenance and parking rules
This ordinance amends city code to add rules on temporary electrical installations and decorative shutter upkeep, tighten pest control requirements, update regulations for parking recreational vehicles and trailers on residential property, clarify rules on outside storage of certain items, require vegetation near sidewalks and rights-of-way to be managed, and update definitions and placement rules for junked and immovable vehicles.
These changes update what residents are required to do — or not do — on their own property regarding storage, parking, landscaping, and building upkeep, and violations could result in code enforcement action.
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Ordinance 4432: special development plan for car dealership at 300 N. Central Expressway
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4432, which would grant a Special Development Plan modifying the development standards of the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code to allow a new motor vehicle sales and leasing use on 7.1 acres at 300 N. Central Expressway.
This would permit a car dealership in an area governed by the city's form-based code, which typically steers development toward a more urban, walkable pattern along that corridor.
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Grant special permit for an event center at 2090 E. Arapaho Road
Ordinance No. 4431 would grant a special permit with special conditions for an event center at 2090 E. Arapaho Road, which is currently zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail.
An event center at this location could affect traffic and activity levels for surrounding businesses and nearby residents.
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Rezone corner of Abrams and Buckingham roads and allow outdoor smoking patio at restaurant
Ordinance No. 4430 would rezone 1.04 acres at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and E. Buckingham Road from 'R' Retail to PD Planned Development for the LR-M(1) Local Retail District. It would also grant a special permit for a smoking establishment on an outdoor patio connected to a restaurant at that location.
Nearby residents could be affected by the change in land use and the permitted outdoor smoking area at this corner.
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Ordinance establishing city council districts
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4429, which amends Chapter 2, Article II of the city's Code of Ordinances to establish official City Council districts.
This ordinance defines which geographic district each Richardson voter belongs to for city council representation.
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Abandon a portion of Alma Road right-of-way (Ordinance No. 4428)
Council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4428 to officially abandon a described portion of Alma Road, while preserving any existing easement rights. A certified copy will be recorded in Dallas County public records as a quitclaim deed.
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Grant Oncor Electric a non-exclusive franchise to use city rights-of-way (Ordinance No. 4427)
Council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4427 to grant Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC a non-exclusive franchise allowing it to construct and operate an electric distribution and transmission system within Richardson's public rights-of-way, subject to specified terms and conditions.
This franchise agreement governs how the electric utility can use city streets and public land, affecting terms under which residents receive electric service.
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Authorize issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022 (Ordinance No. 4426)
Council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4426 to authorize the issuance and sale of City of Richardson Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt that does not require voter approval; issuing them commits the city to repayment obligations that affect future budgets.
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Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Ordinance No. 4425)
Council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4425 to authorize the issuance and sale of City of Richardson General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022.
These bonds fund previously voter-approved capital projects and commit the city to long-term debt backed by property taxes.
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Continuation of the juvenile curfew ordinance
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4422 to continue the existing juvenile curfew, which is codified as Section 13-122 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Continuing the curfew keeps existing rules about minors being out at night in place; not renewing it would let those rules lapse.
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Standards of care for youth programs at Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4421, which formally establishes standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
Adopting these standards helps ensure that children in city-run youth programs receive consistent, quality care.
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Standards of care for early child development programs at Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4420, which formally establishes standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
Adopting these standards helps ensure that young children in city-run programs receive consistent, quality care.
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Adopt Supplement No. 30 to the City Code of Ordinances (Ord. 4419)
This is a routine update that incorporates recently passed ordinances into the city's official Code of Ordinances as Supplement No. 30.
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Prohibit use of designated groundwater beneath a specific property (Ord. 4418)
This ordinance bans contact with or use of groundwater beneath a described property to support a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) certified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act.
An MSD limits how contaminated groundwater beneath a specific site must be cleaned up, which can affect long-term environmental protections for the area.
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Raise homestead exemption to $105,000 for seniors and disabled residents
Ordinance No. 4415 would increase the city's residence homestead property-tax exemption for residents aged 65 or older and for disabled residents from $100,000 to $105,000.
Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners in Richardson would see a slightly lower city property-tax bill if this increase is adopted.
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Ordinance updating Chapter 2 Administrative Code (Ord. 4402)
Ordinance No. 4402 amends and updates the city's Administrative Code found in Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances.
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Fix typos in window treatment rules in existing zoning ordinance
Ordinance No. 4389 corrects clerical (scrivener's) errors in Ordinance No. 4197 related to required window treatment standards. No policy changes are being made.
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Issue Taxable Tax Notes, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Tax Notes, Taxable Series 2021.
Tax notes are a shorter-term borrowing tool backed by city tax revenues, affecting the city's overall debt picture.
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Issue Taxable Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021A
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021A.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt repaid by taxpayers, so their issuance affects the city's long-term financial obligations.
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Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt repaid by taxpayers, so their issuance affects the city's long-term financial obligations.
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Issue General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021, and redeem the older obligations being refinanced.
Refunding existing debt can lower the city's interest costs, potentially benefiting taxpayers who ultimately repay these bonds.
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Grant special permit for a dog daycare at 810 W. Arapaho Road
This ordinance would amend the zoning ordinance to grant a Special Permit allowing a dog daycare establishment to operate at 810 W. Arapaho Road, which is zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail District.
Neighbors near this retail site would have a dog daycare facility operating there if the permit is approved.
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Rezone 820 S. Sherman St. with special development plan and smoking establishment permit
This ordinance would amend the zoning of a 2.01-acre property at 820 S. Sherman Street — already in the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (Railside Sub-District) — to approve a Special Development Plan that modifies development standards, and to grant a Special Permit allowing a smoking establishment on the site.
Residents near the Railside district would see a new smoking establishment allowed under customized development rules at this downtown-area location.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks Department youth programs
Ordinance No. 4377 would establish official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. A public hearing precedes the vote.
These standards set safety and quality requirements for city-run youth programs, affecting families with school-age children enrolled in those activities.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks Department early child development programs
Ordinance No. 4376 would establish official standards of care governing early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. A public hearing is held before the council votes.
These standards set the safety and quality benchmarks for city-run programs serving young children, directly affecting families who use those programs.
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Adopt Supplement No. 29 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4375 would formally incorporate Supplement No. 29 into the City of Richardson's Code of Ordinances, keeping the published code current with recent legislative changes.
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Adopt 2018 International Fire Code for Richardson
Ordinance No. 4374 would update Richardson's fire code by adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.
The fire code governs fire prevention and safety requirements for buildings and businesses throughout Richardson.
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Adopt 2017 National Electrical Code for Richardson electrical work
Ordinance No. 4373 would update Richardson's electrical code by adopting the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), updating standards for electrical contractors and electrical installations.
This sets the safety baseline for all electrical work performed in Richardson homes and businesses.
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Adopt 2018 International Building Codes for construction in Richardson
Ordinance No. 4372 would update Richardson's construction standards by adopting the 2018 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, along with local amendments.
These updated codes set the minimum safety and energy-efficiency standards for new construction, renovations, and pools built in Richardson.
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Ordinance updating industrial wastewater pretreatment rules in city code
Ordinance No. 4370 would replace Chapter 23's entire Division 3 section on industrial wastes in the city code, establishing a new industrial pretreatment program and updated regulations for what businesses can discharge into the sewer system.
Updated pretreatment rules help protect the sewer system and water quality standards that affect all residents.
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Ordinance approving major zoning changes for West Spring Valley Corridor PD at Floyd Rd and James Dr
Ordinance No. 4369 would grant major modifications to the West Spring Valley Corridor Planned Development district for 5.326 acres at the southeast corner of Floyd Road and James Drive, changing what can be built or operated there.
The modifications alter the allowed uses and development standards on this specific site within the West Spring Valley Corridor.
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Adopt ordinance expanding TIF Zone No. 1 boundaries and approving updated financing plan
Council will vote on Ordinance No. 4368, which would formally expand the geographic boundaries of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and adopt an amended project and financing plan for that zone.
Expanding the TIF zone means more properties will contribute their incremental tax growth to fund reinvestment projects in the area instead of flowing to the general tax base.
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Ordinance 4367: rezone 2005 Alamo Road and approve drive-through restaurant permit
This ordinance rezones a 0.3761-acre lot at 2005 Alamo Road (north of W. Campbell Road) from C-M Commercial to a Planned Development for C-M Commercial, and grants a special permit to allow a restaurant with drive-through service at that location.
Neighbors near 2005 Alamo Road would see a drive-through restaurant allowed on this lot, which could affect local traffic flow and noise.
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Ordinance 4366: update nonconforming-use rules in the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code
This ordinance amends the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (originally Ordinance No. 4191) to update rules about nonconforming uses, structures, site elements, and signs for properties that were formerly zoned I-M(1) Industrial and are now in the Centennial Green, Creative Corporate, or Railside subdistricts.
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Authorize electric utility easements to Oncor on two city tracts (consent)
Ordinance No. 4365 would authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute agreements granting Oncor Electric Delivery, LLC electric utility easements on a 400-square-foot tract from the William Bodine Survey (Abstract No. 153) and a 616-square-foot tract from the Isacc Wiley Survey (Abstract No. 1575).
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Grant special permit for auto parts and battery sales at 1300 E. Belt Line Road (consent)
Ordinance No. 4364 would grant a special permit allowing motor vehicle parts and accessory sales — including battery sales and complimentary customer services — in a C-M Commercial District at 1300 E. Belt Line Road.
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Approve zoning changes for 3-acre West Spring Valley Corridor site (consent)
Ordinance No. 4363 would grant major modifications to the West Spring Valley Corridor planned development regulations for approximately 3.004 acres at the northwest corner of West Spring Valley Road and Spring Valley Plaza.
The modified development rules will shape what can be built or expanded on this corner property.
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Rezone 33.36-acre site at Shiloh Road and Breckinridge Boulevard to updated industrial PD
The council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4362 to rezone a 33.360-acre lot at the southeast corner of Shiloh Road and Breckinridge Boulevard from one planned development for I-M(1) Industrial to a new planned development for I-M(1) Industrial with updated development regulations.
Updated development regulations on this large industrial site could affect future land use, building standards, and activity in that part of Richardson.
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Public hearing on nonconforming-use rules in the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code district
The council holds a public hearing on proposed changes to how existing industrial (I-M(1)) uses that no longer conform to the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code are regulated. The affected properties total roughly 55.6 acres spread across four sub-districts: Railside (~9.4 acres near W. Phillips St. and S. Sherman St.), Centennial Green (~17.6 acres near Centennial Blvd. and the DART right-of-way), and two Creative Corporate areas (~8.1 acres near S. Sherman St. and TI Blvd., and ~20.5 acres east of S. Sherman St. between Spring Valley Road and the Dallas city limit).
These rule changes would determine what industrial businesses currently operating in these corridors can continue to do — and for how long — as the city pursues redevelopment goals along the Central Expressway corridor.
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Updates to the city's Code of Ethics ordinance
Ordinance No. 4361 would update the Code of Ethics by revising the definition of 'officers,' requiring council members to file personal financial statements and conflicts disclosure statements under state law, giving the city attorney and outside counsel the same subpoena power as the council, and adding a new section requiring formal acknowledgment of the Code of Ethics.
These changes would strengthen financial transparency and ethical accountability requirements for elected officials and city leadership.
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Public hearing and vote on updating the Texas Enterprise Zone incentives ordinance
Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4355, which updates Ordinance No. 4050 to add incentives that are available under existing city policy for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program but are not currently included in the ordinance. Residents can submit comments online by 5 p.m. at www.cor.net/PublicCommentForm or by calling (214) 997-0297 at 6 p.m.
Updating this ordinance could expand the range of incentives the city can offer to businesses in designated enterprise zones, affecting economic development activity in Richardson.
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Amend disaster control orders under Ordinance No. 4343
Ordinance No. 4351 amends the existing disaster control orders that were established under Ordinance No. 4343.
Updates to disaster control orders may change the rules and restrictions currently in place for Richardson residents under the declared disaster.
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Ordinance 4349: standards of care for youth programs
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4349, which sets formal standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards govern how the city oversees youth in its recreation programs, affecting families whose children participate.
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Ordinance 4348: standards of care for early childhood programs
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4348, which sets formal standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. Residents could submit comments electronically by 5:00 p.m. or call (214) 997-0297 at 6:00 p.m.
These standards set the rules that govern how the city cares for young children in its recreation programs, directly affecting families who use those services.
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Adopt Supplement No. 28 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
Council is asked to formally adopt Supplement No. 28, which incorporates recently passed ordinances into the city's official Code of Ordinances.
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Floodplain variance request for home improvements at 1098 Edith Circle
Robert and Jan Vernon are asking for a variance to Richardson's Floodplain Management ordinance (Chapter 9) so they can make substantial improvements to their home at 1098 Edith Circle, which sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Allowing substantial improvements in a flood hazard area can affect flood insurance rates and flood risk for that property and neighbors downstream.
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Repeal outdated municipal court technology and building security fees
This consent item repeals the municipal court technology fee (Section 2-198), repeals the municipal court building security fee (Ordinance No. 3047-A), and amends the rule on how the appellant transcript fee is paid (Section 2-189(D)).
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Correct clerical errors in street-improvement phasing ordinance — Ordinance No. 4335
Ordinance No. 4335 would fix scrivener's (clerical) errors in Ordinance No. 4307 that relate to the phasing of street improvements.
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Rezone and special permit for drive-through restaurant at Campbell Road and Alamo Drive — Ordinance No. 4334
Ordinance No. 4334 would rezone the northwest corner of W. Campbell Road and Alamo Drive from C-M Commercial to a Planned Development for C-M Commercial use, and grant a special permit for a restaurant with a drive-through at that location.
Residents near Campbell Road and Alamo Drive would see a new drive-through restaurant at this corner if the rezone and permit are approved.
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Special permit for massage therapy business at 1750 N. Collins — Ordinance No. 4333
Ordinance No. 4333 would grant a special permit for a massage therapy establishment at 1750 N. Collins Boulevard, Suite 200B, in the O-M Office District.
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Special permit for micropigmentation/permanent cosmetics studio at 970 N. Coit — Ordinance No. 4332
Ordinance No. 4332 would grant a special permit allowing a micropigmentation and permanent cosmetics facility to operate at 970 N. Coit Road, Suite 3095A, in the LR-M(1) Local Retail District.
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Vote to replace and rename the city's subdivision regulations — Ordinance No. 4331
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4331, which would completely rewrite Chapter 21 of the city's Code of Ordinances and rename it 'Subdivision Regulations.'
A full rewrite of the subdivision rules affects how new developments are platted and built throughout Richardson, touching everything from lot layout to infrastructure requirements.
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Public hearing and vote on city-wide zoning code updates — Ordinance No. 4330 (ZF 19-31)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4330, which would update several sections of Richardson's comprehensive zoning ordinance: adding new development-related definitions, tightening apartment standards in two zoning districts, creating new city-wide site development and parking articles, and updating rules for motor vehicle activities.
These code-wide changes affect how future apartments, parking, and auto-related businesses across all of Richardson must be designed and built.
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Update city rules for mobile food vendors
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4329, which amends Chapter 12, Section 12-121 of the city's code of ordinances to change the regulations that govern mobile vendors.
Changes to mobile vendor rules can affect where and how food trucks and other mobile vendors operate in Richardson.
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Authorize issuance of Adjustable Rate General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A
The city proposes to issue Adjustable Rate General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A. Council would adopt Ordinance No. 4328 to authorize the sale.
Adjustable rate bonds carry interest-rate risk that can affect city finances and indirectly the tax rate over time.
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Authorize issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020
The city proposes to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020, to fund city projects. Council would adopt Ordinance No. 4327 to authorize the sale.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt backed by taxes and revenues that funds capital projects, affecting future budgets.
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Authorize issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020
The city proposes to refinance existing debt by issuing new General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, which can lower interest costs without taking on new debt. Council would adopt Ordinance No. 4326 to authorize the bond sale.
Refinancing existing bonds at lower interest rates can save taxpayers money on debt service costs.