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Denton to Overhaul Commercial Animal Service Regulations, Public Hearing Scheduled

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Published on January 15, 2025
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The city is set to revise its regulations on commercial animal services. A public hearing has been scheduled to discuss potential amendments to the Denton Development Code. According to the City of Denton announcement, the ordinance up for consideration includes changes to sections of the code that dictate allowed uses and standards for commercial purposes, along with definitions pertinent to this sector.

Slated for February 4 at 6:30 PM, the proceedings will occur in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E McKinney St in Denton, TX. For those unable to attend in person, options for participation are outlined on the city's website. Denton officials have stated that the goal of the amendments aligns with the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The ordinance, if passed, could impose penalties of up to $2,000 for violations.

The municipal website will provide detailed information about the hearing, including the staff’s analysis and exhibits related to the proposed code amendments, on January 31, 2025. As noted in the city's notice, Bryce Van Arsdale of the Development Services Department can be contacted for immediate inquiries at (940) 349-8368 or via email at [email protected].