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Zoning Mistake Stops Property Owner From Opening Business

Harold Hamilton’s property is in the Stop Six neighborhood, an area in need of revitalization. Hamilton is hoping to open some doors of opportunity for his son.

2013/05/14

Southlake City Council Approves Variance For Field Lights

Lighting at athletic fields in Southlake — it’s been the topic of a months long, heated debate. Tuesday night, or rather early Wednesday morning, city leaders made a final decision.

2013/01/16

Lewisville ISD Rezoning Sending Students To The Colony

The Lewisville ISD school board has voted to rezone the area south of Highway 121 and north of Parker Road. Students there will now attend classes in The Colony and the decision has upset a lot of people.

2012/04/05

Stacks emit factory smoke into the air. (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Frisco Zoning Commission Denies Exide Request

The fight between a Frisco company and the city has come down to health, the environment and jobs.

2011/12/27

The City of Dallas seal on displays outside a wall at Dallas City Hall. (credit: Matt Goodman/KTVT/KTXA)

Dallas Officials Dispute Dwelling’s Proper Zoning

Homeowners in the Swiss Avenue Historic District continue to argue that an East Dallas apartment complex is operating in violation of city zoning laws. The property located at the 4900 block of Gaston, at the intersection of Gaston Avenue and North Colette Avenue, is zoned as a “multi-family dwelling.” But Dallas City officials say the owner is operating a “residential hotel.”

2010/10/12