Plan Commission previews 2026—027 work plan; historic preservation, code modernization and impact fees flagged

Nov 13, 2025

Staff presented a preliminary 2026—027 work plan that highlights development code modernization, placeholder items for a Garland Historic District/historic preservation plan and ongoing interim zoning ordinances. Commissioners raised equity concerns over how preservation tools may shift growth burdens.

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Spencer, planning staff, presented a preliminary draft of the Plan Commission's 2026—027 work plan and said the document is still tentative and may change before council adoption. The work plan calls out development code modernization (a consultant contract is in place and kickoff is planned), active interim zoning ordinances that may be extended or incorporated into permanent code, and a placeholder item for a historic preservation plan and the Garland Historic District pending council direction.

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