Denton's city dwellers are in for a real estate shake-up as the City Council is slated to host a charged public hearing about amending the city's land occupancy procedures. According to the City of Denton, Texas, the hot-button issues revolve around changes to the Denton Development Code, potentially impacting development permits and procedures. Anyone looking to have their say or witness democracy in action can mark their calendars for April 16 at 6:30 pm.

The proposed amendments are anything but mundane, including a hefty top penalty of $2,000.00 for code violations. Laid out in the legal jargon are changes to Table 2.2-A: Summary of Development Review Procedures and Section 2.5: Development Permits and Procedures. Stirring the pot, Dentonites can get a front-row seat to the proceedings by showing up at the City Council Chambers located at City Hall, 215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201.

For those who like to do their homework before such civic engagements, detailed materials including "staff’s analysis and associated exhibits" will be accessible on April 12, 2024, as promised by the city's public notice. Keen on transparency, the city has also laid out a direct line to Julie Wyatt at (940) 349-8585 or via email at [email protected] for those with questions itching for answers.