General Plan density increases
Summary
The town's housekeeping amendment quietly raises target residential densities — Traditional Residential from a 7-du/acre max to a 7–14 target, and Mixed Residential up to 28 du/acre — to support attainable housing, though it doesn't change current zoning without a zone change.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers and future residents, by opening the door to more housing types and attainable housing.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Longhorn Ranch — Minor General Plan Amendment (P25-002)
Enables a neighborhood commercial hub with up to 14 du/acre residential within the larger master-planned community.
General Plan Text and Map Amendments (P26-001)
Raises permissible target densities town-wide on paper; actual density changes still require zone changes.
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