Frisco’s downtown might look a little different, as at a recent Oct. 21 meeting, the city council unanimously agreed to approve new land use rules for the area.
The new land use rules aim to make downtown more pedestrian friendly, which is one of the goals outlined in the 2040 comprehensive plan, a document that outlines certain developments expected to occur in the city by 2040.
Among the new rules are prohibitions on the opening of new big-box retailers, bus terminals, full-service car wash facilities, convenience stores with gas pumps, and laundromats. Additionally, new and currently existing businesses are not allowed to provide drive-thru service…