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Frisco commission backs zoning changes aimed at making rail district more walkable
Summary
The Frisco Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 Sept. 16 to approve zoning amendment ZA25-3 for the Old Town Center/rail district, which narrows permitted auto-centric uses, clarifies treatment of existing nonconforming businesses and emphasizes walkable, visitor-oriented uses. Public commenters voiced support while property owners sought clarification on sale and amortization implications.
The Frisco Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 on Sept. 16 to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance amendment (ZA25-3) intended to reshape the Old Town Center (OTC) and rail district by restricting auto-centric uses and encouraging walkable, retail- and entertainment-oriented businesses.
Staff presenter Chris summarized the proposal, saying the land-use chart identifies a small set of permitted uses (including a community center and home occupations), a group of conditionally allowed uses and several prohibited uses. He told the commission that existing businesses such as a laundromat and three fuel stations are legally nonconforming and may continue operating under the ordinance so long as they do not cease operations for six months or exceed the ordinance's restoration threshold…
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