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Council unanimously approves rezoning to expand Richardson North Junior High for 6th‑grade conversion

Richardson City Council · December 8, 2025
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Summary

The council approved ZF25‑17 to rezone 15.142 acres at 1820 North Floyd Road to a PD (base R‑1100‑M) to allow a renovation and expansion from 94,000 sq ft to 228,000 sq ft to add sixth graders; staff and the applicant outlined traffic circulation, a storm‑shelter gym, and portability exceptions for construction.

The Richardson City Council voted unanimously to approve zoning file ZF25‑17, allowing Richardson ISD to renovate and enlarge Richardson North Junior High to accommodate a transition to a middle‑school model that includes sixth grade.

Senior Planner Derek Peters told the council the property at 1820 North Floyd Road is proposed to expand from about 94,000 square feet to roughly 228,000 square feet to house an additional grade level. Key elements in the planned development (PD) include portions of the building to be up to 52 feet to the top of the parapet, a minimum…

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