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Council approves temporary portable classrooms at Canyon Creek Elementary through 2028

Richardson City Council · March 23, 2026

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Summary

Richardson ISD requested a 24×60-foot portable classroom to provide two temporary classrooms while renovations at Richardson North Middle School proceed; council approved the temporary use permit with conditions including a six‑foot security fence and accessibility ramp.

The Richardson City Council on March 23 approved a temporary use permit allowing a single 24×60-foot portable classroom at Canyon Creek Elementary (2100 Copper Ridge Drive) from June 2026 through June 2028.

Planner Erin Zills explained Article 23A of the city's comprehensive zoning ordinance allows temporary use permits for schools and nonprofits for up to two years; Richardson ISD requested the portable while nearby middle school renovations are completed. The district’s representative, Lee Estes, told council the classroom will be removed after the middle-school renovation is finished in August 2028.

The permit includes conditions described by staff: installation of a six-foot security fence, gates, and an accessibility ramp; the temporary unit must not be placed on site before June 1, must pass final building inspection and is valid for two years from the inspection date. Mayor Pro Tem Hutchenrider moved to approve the permit with the stipulations; Councilmember Arffin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Staff will monitor site installation and ensure final inspection and removal timelines are met.