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Commission reviews proposed Southeast Denton overlays; staff seeks more public outreach
Summary
Planners presented proposed residential, height and live‑work overlays for Southeast Denton intended to preserve neighborhood scale while enabling limited small‑scale commercial uses. Commissioners supported height limits and recommended broader outreach before finalizing front‑setback or porch requirements.
City planners presented proposed overlay districts for Southeast Denton on Oct. 8 that would add design standards intended to preserve neighborhood scale, limit building height near single‑family areas, and allow limited small‑scale commercial uses in defined locations.
Key proposals included a residential overlay that would focus on form rather than use — reducing front yard setbacks for lots under 7,000 square feet from 20 feet to 10 feet, limiting primary building height to 30 feet (20 feet for accessory structures), and requiring visible entry features such as porches or stoops and larger windows consistent with the neighborhood’s craftsman and bungalow architecture. Staff said these measures would apply to new construction and to expansions greater than 50% of…
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