Regulations / Plans / Guidelines

The following links provide access to the regulatory documents that govern development in the City of Richardson.

Regulations

• Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance — The ordinance containing the use, building, and area regulations for land within the City of Richardson.
• Subdivision and Development — Regulations pertaining to subdividing and/or developing land located within the City of Richardson.
• Neighborhood Development Overlay — Optional overlay regulations that can be implemented by residents to encourage compatible development/redevelopment in established residential neighborhoods.
• Landscape Ordinance Requirements and Policies for Non-Residential Properties

Guidelines

• US 75 Design Guidelines — Landscape and design guidelines for properties that front onto US Highway 75 (Central Expressway).
• PGBH Design Guidelines — Landscape and design guidelines for properties that front onto the President George Bush Turnpike.

Studies and Plans

• 2009 Comprehensive Plan — Overall master plan for the future development of the city, including goals and a framework for decision-making on core issues such as land use, transportation and community facilities.
• West Spring Valley Corridor Reinvestment Strategy — The first of Richardson's Enhancement-Redevelopment studies, as designated by the 2009 Comprehensive Plan.
• Transit-Oriented Development Studies — Information and documents pertaining to Richardson's planning efforts for property around the City's DART rail transit stations.