To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Development Services
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving amendments to the City of Keller Unified Development Code (UDC), adopted by Ordinance No. 1746 dated July 7, 2015, by amending Article Eight, to add a new “Community Facilities” zoning district; providing penalties; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date. (UDC-2608-0011)
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Action Requested:
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to approve amendments to the City of Keller Unified Development Code (UDC) to add a new “Community Facilities” zoning district.
Background:
The City of Keller Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) includes “Public Parks and Open Space” and “Semi-Public and Government” land use designations but no corresponding zoning districts exist in the Unified Development Code. The proposed Community Facilities will be a zoning district for the types of facilities and amenities anticipated in the FLUP designations.
Proposed Amendments:
See Exhibit “A”.
Citizen Input:
An amendment to the text of the UDC requires a public hearing notice to be published in the local newspaper ten (10) days prior to the scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting date and fifteen (15) days prior to the City Council Meeting Date. The notice for the City Council public hearing was published in the September 13, 2026 edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Staff has not received any comments from the public on the proposed UDC Amendments.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the September 8, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommend approval of the proposed amendments, with the condition that the use “Athletic stadium or field operated by the city or school district” require a Specific Use Permit (SUP).
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering an amendment to the text of the UDC:
•Approve as submitted
•Approve modifications or additional amendments(s)
•Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose
•Deny