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Artificial turf in landscaping requirements

Costco's request exposed a gap in the city's landscape rules: turf and rock already exist on the site, and the code limits non-living material to 50%. Staff said upcoming UDC updates would allow more xeriscaping but prohibit artificial materials.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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City Reforestation Plan Modernization

McKinney is updating its 18-year-old tree reforestation plan to give homeowners replacement tree vouchers when city construction removes trees. The plan also funds urban forestry studies and flexible park watering rules using developer-paid mitigation fees.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026