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Council approves Matlock Road townhome PD, adds ban on short‑term rentals

Arlington City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a planned‑development for 24 two‑story townhomes and a small retail parcel at 5920 Matlock Road, and amended the PD to explicitly prohibit short‑term rentals after staff and the applicant agreed to exclude STRs.

Arlington’s City Council voted Jan. 27 to approve a planned‑development zoning change for 5920 Matlock Road that will allow a retail building and 24 two‑story townhomes while explicitly prohibiting short‑term rentals in the new townhome development.

City staff said the PD (PD‑24‑28) would change zoning from office commercial to a mixed retail and residential plan covering approximately 3.165…

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