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Rowlett planning panel recommends rules for drone delivery hubs and kiosks with conditions
Summary
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend a zoning text amendment that adds unmanned aircraft system hubs and kiosks to the city code, with conditions including a 200-foot minimum from residential zoning, compliance with the city noise ordinance and limits on placing kiosks/hubs in front of primary buildings.
The Rowlett Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 Tuesday to recommend a text amendment to Chapter 77-300 of the Rowlett Code of Ordinances that would add unmanned aircraft system (UAS) hubs and kiosks as new allowed uses, subject to new use-specific standards and conditions.
The amendment would create two categories: a larger UAS “hub” (a docking/charging/maintenance area) that requires a special use permit (SUP) and a smaller, lightweight “kiosk” intended for placement in parking areas. Commissioners added three specific conditions before forwarding the amendment to City Council: increase the minimum separation from residential zones to 200 feet (up from 50 feet in the draft), require compliance with the city’s existing…
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