Committee member questions legal basis for reduced setbacks in Collin County draft

Oct 5, 2026

A county official asked the court to identify the exact statutory provision authorizing reduced setbacks, expressing concern that 'reasonable' setbacks could be used to control density; the county attorney cited chapter 233 and agreed to provide specific citations.

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During review of the proposed subdivision regulation changes, a member of the court pressed staff for the precise statutory authority for setback provisions and expressed concern about using setbacks to influence density.

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