The City Council of Denton is slated to confront a change in the local landscape, with a public hearing to consider a zoning ordinance amendment. This change might shift approximately 24.941 acres at the intersection of West University Drive and Golden Hoof Drive from a Residential 2 (R2) District to a Suburban Corridor (SC) District. The area in question, spread across the northwest and northeast corners of this junction, is currently under the microscope for potential redevelopment.
Denton residents are exhorted to express their views during the scheduled meeting, which promises to lay the groundwork for future urban planning in accordance with the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Seeking approval, the City Council may yet decide on an alternative request, providing it aligns with or tightens the existing zoning constraints. As reported on the City of Denton website, the ordinance includes an amendment to the city's Official Zoning Map and mentions the possibility of a maximum penalty of $2,000.00 for violations of the new zoning provisions.
Thomas Fletcher, the agent from Kimley-Horn, is the point of contact for this proposal, as the public notice details. Questions and concerns can be projected towards him ahead of the civic engagement moment, scheduled for February 17, 2026, at City Hall's Council Chambers. Participants choosing to attend in person will convene at 6:30 pm, or for additional means of participation, the community is invited to consult the public meetings section of Denton's official website.
