GDC Amendment 26-07: Golf Course Redevelopment Standards
Garland
Summary
In response to severe grading issues from a past golf course redevelopment, the city is creating strict rules requiring a 25-foot natural buffer and strict height/slope limits next to existing homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Imposes additional site design and maintenance requirements on developers of former golf course properties.
Homeowners living adjacent to former golf courses who want protection from clear-cutting and dramatic grade changes.
Developers facing stricter design constraints on large vacant parcels.
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