1. New McKinney ordinances regulate vehicle camping, restrict sleeping in downtown
Council members passed two ordinances that limit where people can sit, lie down or sleep in certain parts of downtown and the rest of the city. One ordinance makes it unlawful to lie down or sit in certain areas of downtown McKinney and another ordinance makes it unlawful to sleep in a vehicle overnight in certain areas of the city.
2. McKinney to update downtown parking plan in 2026
City staff are preparing for a new downtown parking study in summer 2026. Every five years, staff conducts a study of parking in the downtown area to evaluate how parking serves visitors, employees and businesses, according to the city’s website. The study was last updated in 2019.
3. New city initiative aims to reduce car crashes in McKinney
McKinney officials are nearing the finish line of a new plan that aims to reduce transportation-related crashes resulting in death or serious injuries. The city’s Safe Streets initiative is funded by a U.S. Department of Transportation grant and aims to deliver a safety action plan with near-term and long-term goals.
4. McKinney council approves zoning for 11-acre apartment development
Council members voted 5-2 to approve rezoning 10.9 acres along the north side of McKinney Ranch Parkway for an apartment development. Council members Patrick Cloutier and Geré Feltus cast dissenting votes after expressing concerns about rezoning property that is currently zoned for single-family development.
5. McKinney council approves agreement for community farm at Gray Branch Parkland
Council members approved a license agreement for the Seed Project Foundation to construct a community farm. The farm will be located on 62 acres at Gray Branch Parkland that was purchased by the city in 2016.
6. McKinney council names future Towne Lake dog park in honor of Bob Tomes
Council members passed a resolution that supports naming a future dog park at Towne Lake Park after the late Bob Tomes, known by some as Mr. McKinney. Design is nearly complete for the dog park, according to a city document. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.
