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Public hearing and ordinance: special permit for a dog training center at 304 S. Cottonwood Dr.
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What this is
A property at 304 S. Cottonwood Dr., currently zoned O-M Office District, is being considered for a special permit that would allow a dog training center to operate there. Council will hold a public hearing and then decide whether to adopt the ordinance granting the permit.
Why it matters
Nearby residents and businesses could be affected by the introduction of a dog training use in an office-zoned area.
Council action
Motion to approve the request and ordinance as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — October 27, 2025 meeting
- October 27, 2025 Vote taken — October 27, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 27, 2025
Hold public hearing and consider adopting ordinance
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 25-16, AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A DOG TRAINING CENTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 S. COTTONWOOD DR., RICHARDSON, TEXAS, ZONED O-M OFFICE DISTRICT.
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