D.1 • Public HearingCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)

Conduct a public hearing and consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, by amending subsection K, “Additional Parking Requirements,” of Section 4.3,” Parking and Loading” by amending subsections (a) (2), (b)

Presented in: City of Farmers Branch Planning and Zoning Commission - February 23, 2026 on 2026-02-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #D.1: Conduct a public hearing and consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, by amending subsection K, “Additional Parking Requirements,” of Section 4.3,” Pa”

David Reid

Councilmember, Place 3

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Conduct a public hearing and consider amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, by amending subsection K, “Additional Parking Requirements,” of Section 4.3,” Parking and Loading” by amending subsections (a) (2), (b) and (i) of Paragraph 5, “Amnesty Program Permit,” to extend the Garage Conversion Amnesty program to July 31, 2026; and take appropriate action.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.