CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — April 6, 2026
Meeting summary
5 agenda items
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the city council on items appearing on the agenda or on other topics of community interest.
Discussion
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Discussion of the Month of Volunteerism
The council will review and discuss the Month of Volunteerism.
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Potential updates to city ordinances on zoning protests, family definition, flags, and home occupations
Staff will present and the council will discuss possible changes to the Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance covering four topics: how zoning protests are evaluated, the definition of 'family,' rules about flags, and standards for certain home-based businesses.
These potential code changes could affect how residents contest nearby rezoning requests, how households are defined for zoning purposes, what flags may be displayed, and what kinds of businesses people can run from their homes.
Executive session
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Executive session: personnel, DART board, short-term rentals, zoning entitlements
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss personnel matters, appointments to the DART board, legal advice on short-term rentals, and legal advice on removal of zoning entitlements.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Report on items of community interest
Council members and staff share updates on community events, announcements, and other items of general interest to Richardson residents.