Plano is experiencing impacts from a new state law allowing multifamily residential developments in all nonresidential zones. Three such developments are planned, totaling 827 units. The law overrides local zoning, creating uncertainty and prompting the city to set standards like height limits and unit sizes. Plano faces a housing shortage, especially affordable units, but none of the new developments will be affordable housing. The city aims to balance growth with community planning.
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