Photo by Judy WileyAfter two public hearings and considerable discussion, the Grapevine City Council passed a newly amended ordinance that sets specific size standards for homes in historic districts.
Mayor Pro Tem Shane Wilbanks said at the council's June 4 meeting that the city had to retain the historic flavor and also accommodate people who wanted to remodel homes in those areas.
"We either protect it or let it go altogether," he said.
At least one large, modern home has gone into a historic area, prompting fears that the district could start to resemble subdivisions elsewhere in the city.
