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City staff previews broad multifamily and mixed‑use code amendments tied to SB 840
Summary
City planners previewed broad changes on Nov. 10 to Garland’s multifamily and mixed‑use standards designed to comply with Senate Bill 840 while steering projects toward higher‑quality urban design.
City planning staff on Nov. 10 provided a comprehensive preview of proposed amendments to Garland’s multifamily and mixed‑use development standards intended to comply with Senate Bill 840 while preserving local design objectives.
Staff said the draft changes — planned for a Nov. 24 public hearing to allow commissioners extra review time — would acknowledge SB 840’s broad allowance for multifamily where commercial uses are permitted but would add local requirements intended to secure higher‑quality urban development. Key elements outlined by staff include:
- Height: propose raising the existing maximum multifamily height to 60 feet while also adding a local minimum of 40 feet to encourage 3–4 story buildings rather than garden‑style two‑story apartments. Staff said…
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