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Staff proposes parks-overlay zoning to formalize protections and public hearings for park changes

Addison City Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Development staff proposed creating a parks overlay zoning district to put parks on the official zoning map, require state-mandated public hearings for major park changes, and allow expedited administrative approvals for maintenance and safety repairs; council supported protections but raised concerns about added process and staff workload.

Staff presented a proposed Parks Overlay Zoning District intended to give Addison's public parks a formal zoning designation and create a clear path for minor maintenance approvals and major park changes that require public hearings.

Leslie Knight, director of Development & Neighborhood Services, said the overlay would add a layer of rules on top of existing zoning, require Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council review for major modifications and…

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