Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Richardson public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
23 topics in zoning
Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
Short-Term Rentals
Zoning & land use
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Zoning File 26-14 – 200 S. Cottonwood
Council Appointment
V 26-03: A request for a variance to Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article VII, Sec. 4(d)(1)
V 26-02: A request for a variance to Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article IV, Sec. 4(e)
Accessory Building Setbacks
Flag Regulations
Zoning Uses
Zoning Amendments
Zoning File ZF 26-08
CZO Text Amendments
Zoning File ZF 25-22
Short-Term Rental
Resign-to-Run Charter Amendment
Richland Park Apartments Expansion
Proposed Retroactive "Resign-to-Run" Charter Amendment
SE 25-02: A request for a special exception to Chapter 6, Article IV of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 6-209 (3) to allow an 8-foot-tall wooden fence to be located in the required front yard along Chapel Creek Court. The property is located at 3105 Canyon Creek Drive and is zoned R-1500-M Residential.
SE 25-02: 3105 Canyon Creek Drive
V 25-09: A request for variance from Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article VII, Sec. 4(g) for an 11-foot variance to the required 25-foot rear yard setback to allow a patio cover. The property is located at 2672 Poinsettia Drive and is zoned R-1100-M Residential.
Zoning File 25-20
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Richardson from local and regional media.
Traffic Shift on Custer Parkway Begins Oct. 12 | Richardson Today
Southbound traffic on Custer Parkway between Lookout Road and Canyon Creek Drive will shift to the newly constructed southbound roadway beginning Monday, Oct. 12. One lane will remain open in each direction, with traffic using the outside lanes while the inside lanes are closed for median improvements, landscaping and irrigation work. Drivers should use caution and watch for changing traffic patterns.
West Shore Drive Traffic Shift Begins for Waterline Installation | Richardson Today
Oct 9, 2026 The northbound lane of West Shore Drive between Arapaho Road and Melrose Drive will close beginning Oct. 12, or shortly thereafter, as crews install a new waterline. Traffic will be limited to o...
STR Temporary Moratorium Expired this Week | Richardson Today
The temporary moratorium on short-term rental registration expired Monday, Aug. 25. The moratorium went into effect in May to allow City staff time to use new software to inventory STR properties, identify pote...
City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus | Richardson Today
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the...
Budget Hearing and Adoption Set for Monday | Richardson Today
A public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget will take place at the Sept. 21 City Council meeting. Following the hearing, the City Council is expected to vote on adoption of both the budget and the tax rate....
Council Selects Three Finalists for Second Round of Interviews for Vacant Place 3 Position | Richardson Today
The City Council selected three finalists for the vacant Place 3 position at its meeting on Monday. The three candidates will be interviewed in an open and recorded meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Following the in...
Learn about Boards and Commissions at Get on Board Reception Next Wednesday | Richardson Today
The annual Get on Board reception for boards and commissions will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Richardson City Hall. The free, come-and-go event provides an opportunity to meet City Council members, le...
Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus | Richardson Today
Celestica, a global provider of data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will significantly expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway. The company has renewed leases for two existing bu...
Interviews Held for City Council Place 3 Vacancy | Richardson Today
The City Council conducted interviews with eight applicants for the vacant Place 3 position at Monday night’s meeting. The interviews were conducted in an open meeting and are available for viewing online. Curr...
Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson | Richardson Today
Texas Instruments’ continued investment in Richardson received additional support this week with the announcement of a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for expanded capacity and technolog...
Testing Underway on Silver Line Bridge Lighting | Richardson Today
This week, crews began testing the accent lighting on the recently installed arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75. The testing and calibration will continue to take place over the next month. During this...
City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development | Richardson Today
Staff from Catalyst Urban Development were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the City with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award, which was received by...