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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeSoto public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed Build-to-Rent Subdivision on N. Westmoreland Rd (Z-1548-26)
A 200-unit rental project of duplexes and detached homes next to established estate-style homes drew 14 opposition letters from the immediate area. Residents cited traffic on Westmoreland, wildlife and creek impacts, and a six-foot wood fence where they were promised brick. The commission recommended denial, partly because the applicant didn't show up to answer questions.
Childcare Center Zoning
The city established new zoning definitions and standards to allow child care centers by right in shared institutional facilities.