Unified Development Code

On November 15, 2022, City Council adopted an ordinance that amended and compiled the development regulations into a Unified Development Code (UDC) as part of the New Code McKinney Initiative. In 2019, the City Council directed staff to update the city’s development regulations. Over the course of three years, the project team updated and revised the development regulations with input and guidance from the City Council, McKinney Development Committee, and the community. Below you will find the new UDC which has a new user-friendly format and layout. 

Development Regulations (Current)

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1. Unified Development Code – October 17, 2023
   • Article 1: General Provisions
   • Article 2: Zoning Regulations
   • Article 3: Subdivision Regulations
   • Article 4: Tree Preservation
   • Article 5: Signs
   • Article 6: Exterior Lighting
   • Article 7: Fences
   • Article 8: Stormwater Management
   • Article 9: Definitions

Zoning Regulations prior to 11/15/2022

• Chapter 146 of the Code of Ordinances

Other Regulations

• Commercial Solid Waste Enclosure and Screening Reference Manual
• Certificate of Occupancy Inspection

UDC Adoption Meeting

During the Nov. 15, 2022, joint meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council adopted new development regulations, known as the UDC.

• Nov. 15, 2022 - Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission

Questions? Please contact the Planning Department at 972-547-2000.