On Tuesday, residents of Dallas voiced their opposition to three significant modifications that were planned to increase the number of housing units in the city.
According to them, the modifications that would reduce the size of lots and increase the number of units that might be built on a lot could potentially ruin the integrity of single-family neighborhoods.
In spite of the criticism, there was a significant amount of support from members of the city council for the addition of additional housing units. Changes in certain locations might be a part of an upcoming revamp of land use regulations that would affect the entire city.
A message that was signed by five members of the city council in November contained the request to evaluate these modifications, which was the impetus for the meeting that took place on Tuesday.
“I think that it’s important for us to talk about this and look at where this already exists,” said Councilman Adam Bazaldua, one of the five who signed the request.
The adjustments require new constructions to have lots that are far smaller than what Dallas already permits.
Buildings that may have the appearance of single-family homes but may contain up to four units could be developed on properties that become vacant in residential neighborhoods, within the immediate vicinity of single-family homes that are already in existence, without the need for any further city consideration.
