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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
McAdams Haven Development Fee Waivers & Downtown TIRZ
Denton may develop a formal policy to waive or sharply reduce development and impact fees for deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing projects. That could lower construction costs and encourage more affordable housing, but could shift fee revenue elsewhere.
EDP Work Plan and Workforce Development Goals
The board will review goals set at its retreat and an updated work plan for 2026-2027, guiding the city's economic development priorities for the next two years.
Data Center Development Code Amendments
Denton is moving toward a six-month pause on accepting new data center applications, citing water, wastewater, and electricity capacity limits. Every speaker at the hearing supported it; the final vote comes December 1.
Industrial and Residential Plat Approvals
Review of a multi-block residential or commercial subdivision plat covering roughly 60 acres near Old Alton Road.
Development Services Permitting and Process Streamlining
Development Services Director Charlie Rosendahl updated the board on efforts to speed up building permits, shorten site plan checklists, and improve communication with developers to make Denton more business-friendly.
Hangar Club, LLC Lease Termination and Settlement
The board is considering a settlement and release agreement to terminate an airport ground lease with Hangar Club, LLC.
Certificate of Appropriateness for 1314 N. Locust Street
An applicant is seeking approval to replace exterior siding, an entry door, and install an ADA ramp at 1314 N. Locust Street. The commission will evaluate whether these changes align with local historic design standards.
Affordable Housing Strategy
Staff noted that once the new City Council is seated, an agenda item will revisit the affordable housing bonds voters passed a few years back — a sign more housing money could be moving soon.
Community Development Grant Management
The advisory committee reviewed proposed survey questions and application updates for federal community development funds, offering feedback to help staff target local housing and social service needs effectively.
Community Development Matrix Discussion
The committee is revamping how it scores and funds community grant applications to ensure greater transparency and better alignment with community needs.
Public Art Project Updates
Several local arts organizations, including the Original Denton District, Day of the Dead Festival, Greater Denton Arts Council, Theatre Denton, Tejas Storytelling Association, and Texas Filmmakers Corporation, were scheduled to seek the committee's support for state arts grants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Because the meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum, these requests could not be evaluated.