The City of Denton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding proposed revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Townhome standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Accessory Dwelling Units, Subsection 5.4.3, General Standards for Accessory Uses and Structures, regarding the location of accessory dwelling units on residential lots and general applicability of architectural compatibility; Subsection 5.4.4, Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses, regarding general standards, maximum size, location, and design of accessory dwelling units; Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, removing requirements for additional parking for accessory dwelling units; Subsection 1.5.2, Regulations Applicable to All Nonconformities, regarding applicability for residential uses; Subsections 3.2.5B, R4 District Dimensional Standards, 3.2.6B, R6 District Dimensional Standards, 3.2.7B, R7 District Dimensional Standards, 3.31B, MN District Dimensional Standards, 3.3.2B, MD District Dimensional Standards, and 3.3.3B, MR District Dimensional Standards, related to minimum lot dimension notes for townhome developments; Subsection 3.7.2A.2, Minimum Lot Dimensions, related to lot dimension applicability and maximum number of units; Subsection 3.7.6D, Building Coverage, related to maximum building coverage for townhome developments; and Subsection 7.10.3, Single-Family Detached, Duplex, Townhome, Triplex, and Fourplex Dwelling Site and Building Design, regarding the open space requirements for duplex, townhome, triplex, and fourplex dwellings; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date.
AGENT: Angie Manglaris
PHONE: (940) 349-8381
AGENT: Julie Wyatt
PHONE: (940) 349-8585
City Council Public Hearing:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm
City Hall, City Council Chambers
215 E McKinney St
Denton, TX 76201
The meeting is being held in person. For information on how to participate, visit www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings.
For more information, please contact Julie Wyatt at (940) 349-8585 or [email protected]; or, on January 9, 2026, visit www.cityofdenton.com/public-meetings for the meeting agenda with staff’s analysis and associated exhibits.