New/Revised Future Land Use Categories

Revisions were made to the Future Land Use Map, including New/Revised Future Land Use Categories, re-categorizations of key locations around the city, and boundary changes that more accurately reflect the limits of each area. Although some categories share the same name or map color as the previous Comprehensive Plan, significant changes were made to descriptions and details of all categories.

Future Land Use Map

Neighborhoods (N)

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  • mostly single-family neighborhoods, however townhomes, duplexes, and apartments are also common
  • may include light commercial, office, institutional, and other residential-supporting uses
  • preserves neighborhood character and quality of life

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Neighborhood Corners (NC)

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NEW CATEGORY!
  • retail sites on the corners of major intersections that are up to 10 acres in size, or up to 25 acres if they do not meet Community Corners criteria (see below)
  • single-family may be introduced in limited situations
  • multifamily not appropriate

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Community Corners (CC)

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NEW CATEGORY!
  • retail sites on the corners of major intersections that are 25 acres in size or meet two of the three following criteria: 250k + square feet of retail within 1/4 mile, 2+ anchor retail stores within 1/4 mile, or does not abut single-family neighborhoods
  • single-family may be introduced
  • multifamily not appropriate

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Suburban Activity Centers (SA)

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NEW CATEGORY!
  • large commercial shopping centers and moderate intensity mixed-use areas
  • includes major retailers, superstores, movie theaters, and large grocers with supporting hotels, office, and institutional uses
  • mix of housing types
  • additional limitations for Park & Preston

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Urban Activity Centers (UA)

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NEW CATEGORY!
  • high intensity mixed-use areas
  • large corporate offices, hotels, shopping, dining, and entertainment
  • limited to areas near Legacy, Collin Creek Mall, and Heritage Creekside
  • walkable design with open space, green space, and amenities for residents and visitors

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Employment Centers (EM)

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  • business centers in the Legacy and the Plano Parkway/President George Bush Turnpike corridors
  • corporate office campuses and major medical, educational, technology, and research centers
  • housing is not appropriate

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Downtown Corridors (DT)

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NEW CATEGORY!
  • located around Downtown Plano and nearby areas
  • transit-oriented development in proximity to rail transit stations
  • redevelopment and revitalization of K Avenue and 14th Street corridors
  • preserve and complement the area’s historic structures and character

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Expressway Corridors (EX)

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  • located along major expressways
  • mix of retail, office, service, restaurant, medical, hotel, and technology-based businesses
  • mitigation strategies to protect sensitive land uses, such as schools, housing, and day cares, from noise and health impacts
  • residential in very limited circumstances

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Social Network (SN)

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  • range of public and private uses such as colleges, universities, and major public schools
  • athletic complexes, recreational facilities, golf courses, country clubs, and large private open spaces
  • cultural facilities and libraries
  • housing is not appropriate

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Open Space Network (OS)

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  • major public open spaces
  • community and neighborhood parks
  • linear parks and trails
  • regional recreation and leisure opportunities
  • housing is not appropriate

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